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Ref No: U/t//200tY q/q06s

Date: 10/12/2024
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STARTUP ODISHA a company registered under Section-8,
under Indian companies Act, to establish,
develop and strengthen an enabling ecosystem for Startups and entrepreneurs in the state of Odisha,
intends to engage professionals having experiences in relevant discipline to work in Startup Odisha

Company as follows:

1. Administrative Officer- One

2. Finance Officer- One
3. Mission Associate (Incubation & Partnership)- One
4. Mission Associate (Admin) -One
5. Accountant- One
6. Senior Associate (Operations)- One

The positions are on contractual basis for a period of one year. Further can be extended for two years up
to maximum 3 years subject to satisfactory performance. The salary/remuneration is negotiable based on
the qualification and experience. The name of the post, qualification, experience, and job description are

given below;

Sl. No Name of the No. Eligibility Criteria Jobs and Responsibility

Position of
Posts
Below the age of 50 Years. Facilitating recruitment,
1. Administrative 01
Officer Qualification; procurement, bringing best
Post Graduate in the practices to organization.
relevant discipline or MBA in

HR or any relevant field. Shall be responsible all

admin, activities for
Experience; organizational
10 years of work experience requirements of Startup
having expertise in senior Odisha.
positions in managing HR,
recruitment, legal, logistics, Liaising with various Govt
procurement, etc shall be Departments, District
preferred. Who have worked Officials, Vendors for
with Government or effective management.
Government funded project
will be an added advantage. Responsible for facility
management and security
of O-Hub.

Smooth conduction of daily

office operations.

Responsible for managing

contractors and workin
 works in coordination
Civil
management. with senior

Ensuring the office is

stocked with necessary
supplies and that all
equipment is working and
properly maintained.

Handle the processing of

payroll, other benefits and
staff claims.

Manage vendor service

agreement like expiration,
renewal etc.
*For this job he/she will
report to Chief
Administrative Officer,
Startu Odisha. *
2. Finance 01 Below the age of 50 Years. Assist in the preparation
Officer Qualification; and management of the
Post graduate in Commerce organization's annual
or a professional Chartered budget, ensuring alignment
Accountant with Startup Odisha's
Experience; strategic objectives.
10 year of work experience Monitor and track budget
in the relevant field. Who performance, providing
have worked with insights and
Government or Government recommendations to
funded project will be an ensure effective resource
added advantage. allocation.
Prepare accurate and
timely financial reports,
including balance sheets,
income statements, and
cash flow statements.
Present financial reports to
senior management, board
members, and external
stakeholders, ensuring
clear communication of
financial performance.
Ensure compliance with
financial regulations,
standards, and statutory
requirements in all financial
reporting.
Oversee day-to-day
financial operations,
including accounts payable
and receivable, payroll,
and bank reconciliations.
Ensure the proper and
timely processing of
payments, receipts, and
financial transactions in
accordance with Startup
Odisha policies.
Maintain accurate financial
records and ensure they
are readil available for
 reporting.
Ensure that the
organization's financial
records comply with
relevant legal and
regulatory standards.
Assist in the preparation of
documents for internal and
external audits, and work
with auditors to ensure
compliance and resolve
any audit findings.
Review and enforce
internal controls to
safeguard the
organization's assets,
ensuring that financial
policies and procedures are
followed consistently.
Prepare and file timely tax
returns, ensuring
compliance with applicable
laws and regulations.
Implement and maintain
financial tools and systems
to automate processes and
improve efficiency.
Ensure data integrity and
security of financial
systems.
Responsible for conducting
the due diligence of
Utilization Certificates of
the grant applications
received from the Startups
and incubators.
Responsible to conduct the
due diligence of all
monetary grant
applications received from
Startu s and Incubators.
3. Mission 01 Below the age of 45 Years. Implementation of the
Associate Qualification; Odisha Startup Policy
(Incubation MBA inFinance or any 2016, ensuring alignment
Partnership) relevant discipline and with the policy's goals to
having any degree in HR. foster innovation,
Experience entrepreneurship, and the
5 years of experience with a growth of the startup
proven track record in ecosystem.
managing and scaling Oversee the administration
startup related programs or and disbursement of grants
startup ecosystems. Having and financial assistance to
expertise of working in eligiblestartups, incubators
senior positions ensuring compliance with
collaborations with external the policy and funding
stakeholders, corporates, guidelines.
Manage recognition for
government bodies,
mentors, and investors startups, responsible for
including excellent the internal due diligence
communication skills. Must of Startup and incubator
have worked with any applications.
Government/ Incubator/ VC
in Odisha Startup Policy and
process for grant
Odisha startup ecosystem applications, ensuring
and experience in transparency and fairness
Incubation is required. Who in selecting startups for
have worked with financial and non-financial
Government or Government support.
funded project will be an Develop and implement
added advantage. strategic initiatives for
recognizing high-
performing startups,
encouraging growth and
innovation.
Lead the incubation
programs by providing
strategic direction for the
growth of startups,
ensuring they receive
mentorship, funding,
networking, and
operational support.
Organize and facilitate key
incubation events,
including Demo Days, pitch
sessions, ensuring startups
have access to investors
and potential business
partners.
Design, implement, and
coordinate capacity-
building programs aimed at
equipping entrepreneurs
with the skills, knowledge,
and tools needed to grow
their startups.
Organize sessions,
workshops, and boot
camps.
Delivering Sessions on
Odisha Startup Policy 2016
for outreach, orientation
and awareness programs.

Develop and deliver

informative sessions,
workshops, and seminars
to educate startups,
investors, and ecosystem
stakeholders on the
provisions and benefits of
the Odisha Startup Policy
2016.
Serve as the primary point
of contact for all inquiries
regarding the policy,
grants, and recognition
programs, providing expert
guidance on how to access
government support.
Conduct regular outreach
activities to ensure
awareness and
understandin of the oli
 ecosystem, helping
founders leverage the full
potential of the
government's offerings.
Coordination of Incubation
and Partnership Activities

Manage and coordinate all

incubation and partnership
activities across Startup
Odisha, ensuring alignment
with organizational goals
and stakeholder
expectations.
Build and sustain strong
relationships with key
ecosystem players,
including corporate
partners, investors,
government departments,
academic institutions, and
mentors.
Facilitate the establishment
of partnerships with private
sector entities, angel
investors, venture
capitalists, and other
stakeholders to provide
essential resources for the
startups.
Monitor and evaluate the
effectiveness of
partnerships, ensuring
continuous value addition
for incubated startups.
Strategic Planning and
Program Development.
Lead, mentor, and support
junior associates and
interns involved in
incubation and partnership
activities, ensuring
alignment with the overall
objectives of the
organization.
Liaison with different
institutions for setting up

incubators, accelerators
and co-working space.
Co-ordinate with
incubators, nodal agencies
under Odisha startup
policy.

*For this job he/she will

report to Chief
Administrative Officer,
Odisha. *
Startu
4. Mission 01 Below the age of 45 Years. Facilitating recruitment,

Associate procurement and bringing

(Admin) Qualification- MBA with HR or best practices to
any relevant decipline. organization. Maintain
Ex rience- em Io ee records track
 PSU or PVT LTD or HR functions as required.
Government. Having Shall be responsible for
expertise of working in senior overall admin, activities
positions in the areas of organisational
Managing HR related works, requirements Startup
Logistics, preparing policy Odisha.
matters Administration, Liaison with various Govt
Procurement, etc shall be Departments, District
preferred. Who have worked Officials, Vendors for
with Government or effective management.
Government funded project Responsible for facility
will be an added advantage. management and security
of O- Hub
Smooth conduction of daily
office operations.

Responsible managing for

contractors and working
with third party vendors for
Civil works coordination in
with senior management.

Handle office supplies and

equipment management,
ensuring all resources are
available for smooth
operations.

*For this job he/she will

report to Chief
Administrative Officer,
Startu Odisha. *
5. Senior Below the age of 45 Years. Assist in the planning,

Associate 01 Qualification; implementation, and

(Operation) Bachelor's degree in execution of startup-
Computer Application or related programs,
Business administration, incubators, accelerators,
having experience in and innovation-driven
Operation management in initiatives.
any Government/PSU/PVT Ensure smooth
LTD/ communication and
Experience; coordination between
5 years of experience in Startup Odisha and key
operations, program stakeholders to support
management, or a related program and operational
role, preferably within a objectives.
startup ecosystem or Monitor program
government initiatives. milestones and provide
Knowledge of startup updates and reports to
ecosystem dynamics, Startup Odisha.
government policies, and Initiate and process files
innovation-driven programs regarding programs.
is an advantage. Who have Initiateand process
worked with Government or Tender/RFP works for
Government funded project Startup Odisha.
will be an added advantage Manage and initiate files
regarding the payments to
the
program stakeholders.
Manage relationships with
external vendors and
serv'ice providers, including
contract ne otiations
 and performance
monitoring.
Ensure the availability of
resources (IT, office
supplies, etc.) required to
maintain smooth operations
within the organization.
Maintain website, portal and
IT related activities in
Startup Odisha.

*For this job he/she will

report to Chief
Administrative Officer,
Startu Odisha.
6. Accountant 01 Before the age of 45 Years. Managing the accounts and
Qualification; keeping records payments,
Must be B.Com / M.Com, of all
establishing internal
CA(Inter). Experience; controls and processes.
Must have 6 years of
experience in the relevant Coordinate with the internal
field and having expertise of auditor and statutory auditor
working in senior positions in and assist in the audit
the areas of Accounts, Audit,
process by providing
Taxation and Financial information.
Planning shall be preferred.
Knowledge of Tally is Responsible finalization for
essential. of accounts preparation and
of financial statements,
reports
Tracking and keeping details
of fund utilization and
related reports
Account receivables and
payables management
Complying with Banks and
other organization.
Work with senior
management in Budget
preparation.
Billing for rental fee/license
fee collection etc.
Keep logbooks operational
and expenses/imp rest
accounts.
Submit statutory reports and
tax returns promptly and
ensure that all statuary
compliances are performed.
Preparation of Annual
budget.
Conduct the due diligence of
UtilizationCertificates of the
grant applications received
from the Startups and
incubators.
A. The walk-in interview will be conducted on 20/12/2024 at IOAM at Startup Odisha office
located at 2nd floor, O-hub, Tower-A, Odisha Startup Incubation Centre(O-HUB), SEZ,
CHANDAKA, BHUBANESWAR, Pincode-751024.
B. The candidate will have to report at IOAM on 20/12/2024 at Startup Odisha office with proof
of certificates of educational qualifications and professional experience of work.
C. No TA/DA shall be paid for appearing in the interview to the candidates.
The candidates will
have to appear the interview.
D. The candidates who will be selected for the posts as indicated above will have no rights for
permanent employment. The appointment is purely temporary and can be terminated at any
point of time.
E. Candidates should produce all the original documents including experience certificate and
two passport size photographs along with one set of photocopies at the time of walk-in-
interview. No interim correspondence will be entertained. Canvassing in any form will be
treated as a ground for disqualification and Startup Odisha reserves the right either to
cancel the or increase the
notification number of posts including devising its own method of
selecting the candidates.
F. For all categories of posts good knowledge of computer is compulsory.

By the orders of Principal Secretary

(Kamaljlt as)
Chief Administrative Officer
Startup Odisha
Advertisement No: Ref. No: SO/11/2024-25/414/4065

Position Applied for: Administrative Officer/ Finance officer/ Mission Associate (Incubation
&
Partnership)/Mission Associate (Admin)/ Senior Associate (Operation)/Accountant.

Mode of recruitment: On Walk-in-interview (Contractual Engagement)

Format of the Application Form

1) Name (in Block Letters):

2) Permanent Address:
3) Present Address:
4) Email:
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6) Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYY):
7 Educational ualifications:
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Sr No Degree

8) Details of employment, in chronological order. Enclose a separate sheet duly Authenticated

under our si natures if the s ace below is insufficient.

Employer Name Duration

Sr No Designation

9) Additional information, if any, which you would like to mention in support of your suitability for
the post.

This among other things may provide information with regard to

I. Additional academic qualifications (if any):

II. Work experience over and above prescribed in the Advertisement

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I have carefully gone through the advertisement, and I am well aware that the application duly
supported by documents submitted by me will also be assessed by the Selection Committee at the time
of selection for the position.

Date: Signature of the Applicant