At edge, we seek candidates who are passionate about developing people in order to improve lives at the base of the pyramid through business. We welcome applicants who are solution-oriented and prepared to take calculated risks so that the organization can create greater impact. The edge team achieves results across different time zones and lifestyles, and enjoys doing something different every day. We collaborate virtually, travel across markets, build significant relationships and support new business models that improve people's lives. Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit, aiming to constantly improve and learn about new cultures and businesses? We are looking for an Asia Coordinator to join the edge team! If you can relate to this opportunity, we want to hear from you! Over the next years, edge aims to build a strong network within Asia (with a focus on India and China) and expand its operations to build a relevant and competitive talent pool for Impact Business in the region. The Asia Coordinator will play a pioneering role in tapping into market opportunities in this part of the world. This person will create and implement strategies for multiple countries in Asia, engaging regional stakeholders and players in the field of Impact Business. We are looking for someone with strong networking and relationship building skills, with an entrepreneurial mindset that is able to resolve situations using diverse resources. The Asia Coordinator will be someone who has experience collaborating with people from diverse cultures and experience with virtual communication and work and makes decisions independently while leveraging and contributing to the global edge team and brand.

1. Asia Coordinator
Introduction
Around the world, a new generation of business models whose products and services serve
low income people is emerging. Since 2002 Potencia Ventures has co-created and supported
several organizations that contribute to the field of Impact Business, amongst them edge,
Artemisia and Vox Capital.
edge attracts and prepares the next generation of managers and entrepreneurs to build their
careers in this field, ensuring that they add value wherever they work. We draw on a pool of
top young talent with both leadership experience and a desire to make a difference, and we
offer them the possibility to engage with and even work in new business models.
For more information, visit the edge website at www.edgetalents.net.
edge was created in 2004 and since that period has achieved:
o 180 graduates placed in over 100
businesses and organizations in the
field of Impact Business in Asia and
Latin America;
o 200 teams participating in business
plan competitions;
o Over 20,000 students and graduates
worldwide educated about how
business at the base of the pyramid
can contribute to society;
o Over 5,500 students and graduates
trained in workshops about innovative business models.
The role
At edge, we seek candidates who are passionate about developing people in order to
improve lives at the base of the pyramid through business. We welcome applicants who are
solution-oriented and prepared to take calculated risks so that the organization can create
greater impact. The edge team achieves results across different time zones and lifestyles,
and enjoys doing something different every day. We collaborate virtually, travel across
markets, build significant relationships and support new business models that improve
people's lives. Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit, aiming to constantly improve and learn
about new cultures and businesses?
We are looking for an Asia Coordinator to join the edge team!
If you can relate to this opportunity, we want to hear from you!
Over the next years, edge aims to build a strong network within Asia (with a focus on India
and China) and expand its operations to build a relevant and competitive talent pool for
Impact Business in the region. The Asia Coordinator will play a pioneering role in tapping into
market opportunities in this part of the world. This person will create and implement
strategies for multiple countries in Asia, engaging regional stakeholders and players in the
field of Impact Business. We are looking for someone with strong networking and
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relationship building skills, with an entrepreneurial mindset that is able to resolve situations
using diverse resources. The Asia Coordinator will be someone who has experience

2. collaborating with people from diverse cultures and experience with virtual communication
and work and makes decisions independently while leveraging and contributing to the global
edge team and brand.
Responsibilities:
o Develop and oversee edge’s operations in the region, leveraging market
opportunities;
o Be accountable for and manage others to deliver the targets for Asia;
o Establish relevant partnerships and manage relationships with stakeholders;
o Manage the GBA Program in Asia: oversee the strategy; sell the program to target
businesses; select and prepare candidates; cooperate with the global team in
promotion and learning environment for the GBAs.
o Strategize and implement regional learning offerings for young talent;
o Manage Asia’s financial and legal processes;
o Document work materials and networking contacts in internal databases to ensure
knowledge management;
o Contribute to developing edge’s global strategy together with the rest of the edge
team;
o Participate in edge’s reporting structures, including regular virtual and in-person team
meetings;
o Contribute to strategies for revenue generation and edge’s long-term financial
sustainability.
Measures of success for the role:
o Number of GBA placements achieved in Asia;
o Percentage of businesses and GBAs satisfied with the GBA Program;
o Number, quality and relevance of partnerships established;
o Number of people from Asia participating in edge’s learning opportunities;
Background required:
o 2-3 years of work experience;
o Indian nationality (preferred), if an international decides to apply he/she must have a
minimum of 2 years of work experience in Asia and 1 year of Impact Business
experience in Asia;
o 1 year of work experience in Asia in the small and growing business, social business or
impact business field;
o Previous responsibility for the strategic direction of an organization or organizational
unit;
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o Experience and previous results in partnership management;

3. o Experience in managing others, both in-person and virtually, to deliver results;
o Experience in managing financial and legal processes;
o Excellent English;
Logistics
o Depending on the candidates availability the role will start between February and
April 2013;
o Location: India (Mumbai, Bangalore or Chennai);
o The selected candidate is expected to travel to London, Asia, within India, and Latin
America;
o Salary to be negotiated during the selection process and will vary according to the
candidate’s experience and location.
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4. Application Timeline
Applications are constantly reviewed and interviews are carried out on a rolling base.
Application Documents
1. Prepare your application package - one single PDF file containing your:
a. Motivation Letter (1 page)
b. Curriculum Vitae in English (max 2 pages)
c. Endorsement Letters from your team leader and work colleague (they can be part
of your current or past teams) and their contacts (e-mail, phone number and
Skype ID)
d. Questionnaire (see below)
2. Send your application by e-mail to info@edgetalents.net
3. Prepare for your interview: shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the edge
team via video conference in Skype
Questionnaire
Please include answers to the questions below in your application package.
1. What impact do you think edge can achieve 5 years from now? (max. 200 words)
2. Please explain how you would go about establishing partnerships for edge that meet
the needs of the Asian market (max. 250 words)
3. Practical simulation: Within the next two weeks you have to deliver the following
results:
 Sign contracts with 3 businesses to join the GBA Program;
 Deliver a Plugged In Summit in India;
 Convince 4 people to sit on the board of edge India;
 Deliver two trainings at universities in China.
In this scenario you have two National Coordinators, one in India and one in China, and you
can also leverage on the global edge team. How would you organize yourself and your team
to deliver on these four topics? (max. 250 words)
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