𝐒𝐫. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 / 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐃𝐅 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐑𝐃𝐎 𝐇𝐐, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢.
About the Project
The Project would support the initiatives of the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) executed by the Directorate of Technology Development Fund, aimed at supporting the technology development ecosystem of India’s defence sector using grants and agreements to industries, especially MSME and startups. Under this project, a dedicated TDF desk will be managed by Finovista(As an external support agency), to support the TDF scheme’s project management, branding, and outreach to industries, industry associations, and other stakeholders.
About Technology Development Fund (TDF)
TDF of DRDO promulgates the development of defence and dual-use systems, subsystems, Components or technologies, for a product that is Indian Designed, Developed and manufactured (IDDM). The idea is mainly to promote Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) including Startups to develop innovative products for our forces.
About FINOVISTA
Finovista is a Programme Management Agency, specialising in a range of Capacity Building Programmes, Innovation Challenges, Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Investor Pitching & Connect, and Training. As a sector-agnostic consulting firm, it focuses on various fields, such as Defence and Aerospace, Manufacturing , Clean Cooking, Energy, Environment, Low Carbon Growth Technology, Green Finance, Result-Based Finance, Carbon Finance, and Social Enterprise Development. Finovista works with Government, International Agencies, Development Agencies, Academia, and Corporates from India and worldwide. It provides Conceptualisation, Design, Development, and Implementation services for their Programme in India.
Job Location – DRDO HQ, New Delhi & Finovista Office
Please Note: As DRDO is a high-security zone, selected candidates will need to get a Police Clearance Certificate upon joining Finovista.
Job Responsibilities
1. Lead the overall activities of the Finovista TDF Desk, at TDF Directorate, DRDO through the activities and tasks conducted by self and the team.
2. End-to-end responsibility of managing the programme and effectively leading the team for delivering the overall required output from the TDF Desk includes but not limited to:
a. Active Projects Management – Ongoing and New Projects along with the TDF Scientists. This would require strong Stakeholder Management and Projects Management with Industry, Defence Services, DRDO Labs
b. Programme Outreach – Managing the overall outreach of the TDF programme through
c. Offline Workshops/Conferences. Effective representation and participation of TDF in workshops conducted by other Stakeholders. This would also include Technology Showcase and Roadshows, Exhibitions
d. Digital Outreach through Policy Dialogues and Sensitisation Webinars,
e. TDF Website and Digital Media Management – Ensure that the website is managed well by the 3rd party vendor and the internal resources. Social and Digital Media is a key for effective outreach.
f. Strategic Collaboration – Enable partnerships through MOUs with Key Stakeholders i.e Other Ministries, Industry Chambers, Incubators, State Agencies, International Agencies to drive Innovation in Defence
g. Experts Onboarding & Consultation – Solicit inputs from defence experts from industry and academia, for effectively delivering on the research reports and knowledge support requirement under the project.
Qualifications
a. An experienced professional with 8 to 10 years of experience
b. Education – MBA or Post Graduate in Science, Technology
c. Strong management skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams
d. Prior experience in leading defense research programme/technology will be preferred
e. Excellent drafting skills; the ability to communicate, concisely, and simply, in writing and verbally, to technology and funding decision-makers at senior tiers of government
f. Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze and synthesise technical and operational information into concise decision
g. Ability to handle project bottlenecks and deadlines.
h. Ability to manage extensive travel on short notice.
Security Compliance and Guidelines for Employees
Due to the sensitive nature of the work and the high-security environment at DRDO, all employees will be required to adhere to the security protocols in place. As part of the compliance, candidates will need to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate upon joining. Here are some key points regarding workplace policies:
a. Personal electronic devices such as mobiles, laptops, and tablets are not permitted inside the DRDO premises, in line with security practices followed by DRDO staff and other government and non-government employees.
b. Employees can access personal devices during scheduled breaks, outside of the premises.
c. Communication and coordination within the premises can be done via the provided landline phones.
d. Any devices or equipment necessary for work will be provided by DRDO and must be used within the premises.
e. Please ensure full adherence to these policies to maintain a secure working environment.