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About PCI India

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 25 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. Our programs strive to impact the social, economic, health and nutritional status of the most vulnerable individuals and families. We work in close collaboration with the government, multilateral organizations, premier academic institutions, and various social actors to create an enabling environment to improve the social positioning of the deprived population. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.5 crore, i.e. 15 million people in 1649 Blocks of 259 Districts in 14 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.

About the Position

  • Job Title: Consultant – Livelihood Expert
  • Number of positions: 1
  • Location: Meghalaya (Local-based at Banana & Pineapple Fibre Extraction and Fabric Making Unit)
  • Duration: Till March 2027
  • Type: Project Based
  • Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Rural Development, Textile technology, Agriculture/Agribusiness, Development studies or a related field.
  • Experience Required:
    • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in livelihood projects, rural enterprise development, or textile processing.
    • Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, strengthening producer organizations and value chain developments for rural enterprises.
    • Experience working with government programs, NGOs, or private sector initiatives is desirable.

Skills and Attribute

  • Strong understanding of rural livelihoods, enterprise development, and value chain approaches.
  • Experience in SHG/community institution building, governance, and capacity strengthening.
  • Knowledge of market linkage strategies, including for natural fibre/textile or handicraft-based products. Ability to design training curricula and capacity-building plans for community-based enterprises.
  • Strong analytical, planning, Communication and report writing skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and coordination skills with government departments, SHGs, and private sector partners.
  • Sensitivity to the socio-cultural and tribal community context of Meghalaya/Northeast India.

About the Project

PCI India is implementing multi-state livelihood programmes across Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Sikkim, supporting women and youth from rural and tribal communities to build micro-enterprises in bamboo craft, banana and pineapple fibre textiles, and community-led eco-tourism. The programme provides capacity building, tools and services, exposure, and market linkages to strengthen socio-economic resilience and promote inclusive, climate-resilient growth.

Within the programme, a dedicated pineapple fibre enterprise intervention is being implemented in Meghalaya to establish SHG-led fibre extraction and weaving units. The intervention converts agricultural waste (pineapple leaf biomass) into eco-fabric for fashion, packaging, and other value-added markets, combining technical training with market linkage support to build sustainable, climate-resilient livelihoods for women and youth.

The program integrates appropriate technology, quality production processes, artisan skill development, and sustainable resource utilisation.

The Role

The Livelihood Expert will provide overall technical and strategic guidance to strengthen SHG-led enterprise development, ensure the intervention is designed and implemented in a financially and socially sustainable manner, and support convergence with market and livelihood ecosystems in the state.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership for the design, planning, and implementation of the pineapple fiber livelihood intervention
  • Strengthen SHG institutional capacity for enterprise management, governance, and financial sustainability.
  • Facilitate market linkages and value chain development for pineapple fiber-based products.
  • Support monitoring of livelihood outcomes and implementation strategies as needed.

What You Can Expect at PCI

  • A warm, inclusive, and happy work environment
  • Performance‑driven reward mechanism

Recruitment Process

  1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the criteria mentioned in the job description.
  2. The process may include a presentation of the assignment.
  3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for one or more rounds of panel interviews.

The complete process usually takes 2–3 weeks. Candidates moving to the final round will hear from the People & Culture team. In‑person meetings are preferred, but virtual meetings are conducted where distance is a constraint.

Note

After the final round, if you are not selected for the advertised position, you will be informed via email. However, you are encouraged to apply for other open positions, as PCI welcomes engagement with talented individuals who add value in various capacities.

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

Application Closure Date:   20th July 2026

 

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