Job Description

About PCI India

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.7 crore, i.e. 17 million people in 202 Districts in 15 States.

Our Vision and Mission

Vision – A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.

Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.

Our Values

• Excellence – Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount.
• Respect – There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute.
• Collaboration – Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems.
• Boldness – Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction.
• Creativity – Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance and impact.
• Integrity – Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains.

PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PCI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all working for it and in creating an inclusive work environment. We respect the diversity of our people and follow a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation.

We promote diversity in the workplace and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment whether sexual, physical or psychological.

PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.

Application closure date: 30^th June 2026

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

1. Laboratory Testing & Quality Assurance.

• Conduct physical and basic chemical testing of raw materials (wheat, rice, pulses, soybean, oil, micronutrient premix, etc.) prior to production.
• Perform routine testing of semi-finished and finished THR products including moisture analysis, texture, colour, odour, and packaging integrity.
• Verify batch-wise compliance with ICDS nutritional specifications and FSSAI standards.
• Maintain batch manufacturing records (BMR) and sample retention logs as per protocol.
• Coordinate with NABL-accredited laboratories for advanced microbiological or chemical testing when required.
• Immediately report non-conformities, contamination risks, or quality deviations and initiate corrective

2. HACCP Implementation & Critical Control Monitoring.

• Assist in hazard identification and risk assessment across procurement, storage, processing, and packaging stages.
• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) such as roasting temperature, moisture limits, contamination risks, and storage
• Maintain CCP monitoring records and deviation logs.
• Support implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Assist in periodic review and validation of HACCP plans under FSMS framework.

3. Food Safety Compliance & Regulatory Adherence.

• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and FSSAI regulations.
• Monitor implementation of Schedule 4 (Part Il) – Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP).
• Ensure compliance with Food Fortification Regulations where applicable.
• Support FSSAl license renewal and regulatory documentation processes.
• Assist during internal audits, third-party audits, and government inspections.
• Ensure labelling, packaging, and traceability compliance as per FSSAI

4. 1SO 22000 / FSMS Implementation & Documentation.

• Support implementation of Food Safety Management System (FSMS) aligned with ISO 22000:2018.
• Maintain documented SOPs for laboratory testing, sanitation, traceability, and recall procedures.
• Maintain calibration records of laboratory equipment.
• Document deviations, CAPA reports, and preventive controls.
• Ensure document control and record retention as per FSMS requirements.
• Support management review meetings with compliance summaries.

5. Lab Operations & Equipment Management.

• Operate, clean and maintain laboratory equipment (moisture meter, weighing balance, sieve shaker, hot air oven, etc.).
• Ensure periodic calibration and validation of instruments.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory chemicals, reagents, glassware, and consumables.
• Ensure safe handling, labelling, and storage of
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards within mini-lab/chemical lab.

6. GMP, GHP & Pre-Requisite Programs (PRPs).

• Monitor personal hygiene practices of production staff as per FOSTAC guidelines.
• Ensure sanitation schedules, pest control measures, and cleaning records are
• Monitor storage conditions (FIFO/FEFO), moisture control, and cross-contamination
• Verify water quality and environmental hygiene parameters.

7. Capacity Building & FOSTAC Reinforcement.

• Support training of SHG members and production staff on food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Reinforce FOSTAC-certified practices within THR units.
• Assist in organizing refresher training sessions on food safety compliance and HACCP awareness.

8. Coordination, Reporting & Stakeholder Support.

• Coordinate with UPSRLM and Department of Child Development officials on quality compliance matters.
• Prepare monthly quality and compliance
• Support donor reporting related to quality indicators and audit findings.
• Assist in resolving quality complaints from beneficiaries or authorities.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the Senior Program Manager.

Reporting to: Sr. Manager- Enterprise Development

About the Project:

The Take-Home Ration (THR) Project is a pioneering initiative of the Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP), implemented through a strategic partnership between the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission (UPSRLM) and the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). The project promotes a decentralized, women-led model for the production and distribution of fortified supplementary nutrition through 204 Self-Help Group (SHG)-managed THR enterprises across 43 districts. These enterprises supply nutritious food to nearly 99,000 Anganwadi Centres, contributing to improved nutrition outcomes for women and children while generating sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural women.

As the technical support partner, the organization provides comprehensive techno-managerial assistance to UPSRLM to enhance the performance, sustainability, and scalability of THR enterprises. Support encompasses production process optimization, technology integration, quality assurance and food safety systems, regulatory compliance, enterprise management, capacity building of SHG members, business performance monitoring, infrastructure strengthening, and the development of standardized operational frameworks. Through continuous handholding and data-driven performance management, the project seeks to build resilient and commercially viable nutrition enterprises.

To accelerate innovation and demonstrate replicable best practices, three THR enterprises have been established as Centers of Excellence (CoEs) at Hilauli (Unnao), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), and Chiraigaon (Varanasi). These CoEs serve as demonstration and learning hubs for piloting advanced food processing technologies, operational efficiency improvements, quality management systems, food safety protocols, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable manufacturing practices. The learnings generated through these pilots are intended to inform the scale-up of proven interventions across the broader network of THR enterprises in the state.

The project envisions a sustainable ecosystem of women-led nutrition enterprises that consistently deliver safe, high-quality, and nutritionally compliant products. Key expected outcomes include strengthened enterprise efficiency and financial sustainability, improved quality and food safety compliance, enhanced technical and managerial capacities of SHG women entrepreneurs, increased adoption of innovative and clean technologies, and the establishment of a scalable model that advances nutritional security, women’s economic empowerment, local employment generation, and inclusive rural development across Uttar Pradesh.

What can you expect in PCI

• A warm, inclusive and happy work environment.
• Performance driven reward mechanism.
• Best of class benefits with competitive remunerations.
• Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse & Children.
• Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self.
• All other statutory benefits.
• Regular Recognition of performance and PCI Value display in work
• An empowering organisation structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential.
• Opportunities to operate in cross functional role.
• Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based.
• Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders.
• Leadership roles for women is encouraged and given preference in selection and training.

Recruitment Process

1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
2. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written assignment (if required).
3. Group Discussions may be part of the interview process for certain positions.
4. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.
5. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interview/s.

PCI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.