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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. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.7 crore, i.e. 17 million people across 15 States in India. 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. 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. Competitive salary commensurate with experience Qualification required : Master s degree in Business Administration, M.COM, PGDRDM, Development Management, Food processing and technology background or a related field from reputed institutions . Experience required : At least 3-5 years of experience in managing a social enterprise, or manufacturing unit, preferably in the food or nutrition industry Working experience with State Rural Livelihood Mission will be an added advantage. Skill and Competencies : Working Knowledge of the Hindi language is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proven ability to develop and implement operational plans, policies, and procedures, and to monitor and evaluate performance against targets. Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, revenue generation, and cost control strategies. Strong communication, networking, and partnership-building skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, partners, and donors. Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental regulations. Experience working in SHG-based enterprises will be an added advantage Willingness to travel to the field and ability to work against tight timelines Responsibilities: Day-to-day operational and functional management of the THR unit. Develop and implement operational plans, policies, and procedures for the THR unit to achieve its objectives and targets. Develop & implement strategies to optimize manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and productivity, and reduce costs. Manage and oversee the entire production process, including planning, scheduling, and quality control. Develop and implement inventory management strategies to ensure the availability of raw materials and finished goods. Lead a team of production workers, and support staff to ensure that the manufacturing unit runs smoothly and meets its production targets. Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure that the finished products meet the required quality standards. Ensure the timely updating of the digital tools, data management and daily reporting. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards, and maintain appropriate records and reports. Develop and maintain relationships with DMMU, SMMU, and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of the manufacturing unit. Identify and evaluate new technologies and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and product quality. Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the THR unit and develop strategies for continuous improvement and learning. Prepare and present regular reports on production, quality control, and inventory management to the senior management team. Ensure the manufacturing unit complies with all safety, health, and environmental regulations. Any other responsibilities required by Senior Management of the UP-state team. All Self-Help Group (SHG) women led production and distribution of Take-Home Ration (THR) Nutri Enterprises Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) has been taking various proactive policy measures to address malnutrition and unleash the power of women s collectives for rural development. As a part of the same a long-term agreement was signed between Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission (UPSRLM) and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), GoUP for decentralized production and supply of Take-Home Ration (THR) to Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) by engaging cluster level federations of SHGs. PCI, a technical partner to UPSRLM for Health and Nutrition through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) supported Prerna Technical Support Programme (PTSP), has provided technical assistance to UPSRLM in conceptualising the decentralised production and distribution of THR through SHG-operated Food Enterprise. Additionally, PCI in collaboration with UN World Food Program (UN WFP) has assisted in the establishment of two production units, one in each of Unnao and Fatehpur, as a proof of concept. The state has a target to setup 204 THR units spread across 43 districts, 403 Blocks and ~99,000 Anganwadi centers (AWC). PCI is keen on ensuring viability and efficiency of these enterprises by developing three Food Processing Enterprises as Centers of Excellence (CoE), which will serve as learning and immersion sites for other units. The decentralized local production and distribution of THR through food processing SHG micro-enterprises led by women SHGs is anticipated to ensure stronger accountability, reduce leakage, create local employment, and widen the vista of women s economic empowerment. Further, PCI partnered with Decentralized Renewable Energy organizations and is demonstrating the solarization of 3 THR enterprises in the state with the objective of ensuring optimum production of THR enterprises which are solarized. Learnings from the same would be used for scaling up the solarization of remaining 200+ THR enterprises in the state thus ensuring clean energy apart from nutritional security and women s economic empowerment. What can you expect in PCI A warm, inclusive and happy work environment. Best of class benefits with competitive remunerations. Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse & Children. Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self. Regular Recognition of performance and PCI Value display in work An empowering organization 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. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written assignment (if required). Group Discussions may be part of the interview process for certain positions. The process could also include presentation of the assignment. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interview/s. The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. If your application is not shortlisted, you will receive a mail from the People & Culture team. Those moving to the final round of interviews will be hearing from the People & Culture team. We prefer in person meetings but in case of location distances, we are happy to meet you virtually. After the final round, if you are not selected for the position advertised, we will inform you over a mail. However, we invite you to apply to other open positions. We always look forward to engaging with talent that add value to our endeavors in various capacities.
