THE CONTEXT OF INDIA’S MICA INDUSTRY Mica, which comprises 34 types of minerals with a layered structure, is a crucial resource used across various industries around the world thanks to its optical properties and natural electrical and thermal insulation properties. It has a wide range of applications, from cosmetics to automotive coatings, metallurgy, electronics, batteries, plastics and oil extraction. India is known as the largest exporter of mica (40% of global volumes), which is mostly mined in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Whereas mica extraction is more formal in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, the mineral from the mica belt of Jharkhand and Bihar, around the border of these two states, is essentially extracted or collected through Artisanal and Small scale Mining (ASM) and is associated with issues such as child labor and poor working conditions, as well as being the major source of income for around 70% of local communities. Once collected, mica is transported to processing units in the same states, where it is sorted, crushed and sieved before being exported worldwide, including to the EU. A BOUT THE RESPONSIBLE MICA INITIATIVE (RMI): TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE INDIAN MICA SUPPLY CHAINS The Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI) is a global ‘Coalition for Action’ – established in 2017, putting policy into practice – comprised of multiple organizations committed to establishing a fair, responsible and sustainable mica supply chain in India and Madagascar with a core mission of eliminating unacceptable working conditions and eradicating child labor. RMI’s work in India mostly takes place in the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Rajasthan and Andra Pradesh where the mica processors and mica mines are located. RMI uses a multi-stakeholder and holistic approach that engages companies, civil society organizations, industry associations and governments to develop and implement three integrated program pillars that will establish responsible workplace standards, a legal framework for the mica sector and empower workers and local communities, As part of this effort, RMI has developed the Global Workplace Standard (GWS) for mica processors and is working on establishing a standard for small to medium semi-mechanized mines to be released early 2026. Today, RMI has more than 100 members who count among the major cosmetics, paints, automotive brands and suppliers, and internationally recognized NGOs. POSITION To support the growth of RMI’s activities in India and to strengthen RMI’s support to upstream supply chain actors located in Rajasthan and Andra Pradesh in their journey towards sustainability, the Responsible Mica Initiative is seeking a highly motivated candidate for position of ‘Workplace Standard Auditor & Trainer’, for an initial 2-year contract. The Responsible Mica Initiative is looking for an individual with strong social and environmental auditing expertise, exceptional coordination, monitoring and inter-personal skills to be part of RMI’s Executive Team. The successful candidate will be based in Bhilwara (Rajasthan state, India) and will work closely with the Responsible Mica Initiative’s governance bodies, Executive team, members and partners under the supervision of the Director of Programmes. Ability and willingness to travel in other districts is key (Andra Pradesh and occasionally Jharkhand) Linked to its mission and structure, the Responsible Mica Initiative is looking for a solution- and impact-driven, motivated and rigorous person. MISSIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with the decisions of the Board of Directors, under the Director of Programme’s lead (France-based) and with guidance from the Workplace Standards & Sustainability Manager (India-Based), the Workplace Standard Auditor & Trainer will support the Executive Team with the below missions, covering the geographical areas of Rajasthan and Andra Pradesh: Supply chain sustainability management (80%) Establish gap assessments of India mica processors and mica mines versus RMI’s Global Workplace Standard (GWS) and the forthcoming RMI mining standard Co-design with those processors and mine owners needed Corrective Action Plans (CAP) Support processors and mine owners in the effective implementation of those CAP, and closely follow-up the progress in terms of compliance with regards to RMI workplace and due diligence standards; Coordinate collective third-party audit protocol for RMI members, in collaboration with RMI’s Executive team; Liaise with RMI accredited external auditing companies on a regular basis Develop training content for auditors on RMI standards and conduct online or face to face training Design training session content & facilitate in-person training sessions related to responsible workplace standards at processing and mining sites (covering legal requirements, social obligations, occupational health and safety provisions, economic requirements, environmental standards, due diligence); Perform quality checks on audit reports Analyze audit data and build presentations for team and members Support the Workplace Standard and Sustainability Manager in Jharkhand if needed. Share law updates with the team in case a new law or changes in an existing law comes into notice. Closely monitor and report on all the above, to the Executive team, RMI’s governance bodies and beneficiaries. District level advocacy in Rajasthan (20% ) Build and maintain a network with local district governmental officers / authorities. Regularly update this network with RMI’s progress, planned activities, challenges PROFILE Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Passionate about bringing people together to effect social, economic, environmental change; Humble, persevering, excellent inter-personal skills, capacity to federate and embark; Demonstrate analytical capabilities, and ability for quick appropriation of topics; Problem solver, rigorous, can foster effective teamwork to drive results; Ability to work pro-actively and independently; Fluency in English & Hindi; High level of integrity and ethical standards. Tenacious; Pedagogue; Team player; Good reporting capacity; Good IT skills (Excel & online assessment tools). Good presentation skills (Power Point) Good oral and written communication skills Education & Desirable Experience Master’s degree (or equivalent) in International Development, Business, Engineer/Mining Social Auditing or a related field Demonstrated experience in supply chain social and environmental auditing Demonstrated experience with sustainability standards and mining standards a must Good knowledge of Indian labor laws and regulation, Industrial EHS requirements, Quality and Production systems Demonstrated experience of multi-stakeholder projects’ coordination and monitoring; Ideally any experience related to mining industry; Demonstrated experience in facilitating training sessions; Experience of working in Rajasthan/or with Rajasthan stakeholders is a plus; 5 to 10 years of experience working on related missions. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates, please forward your application (cover letter and CV, including a list of references) by email to: recruitment@responsible-mica-initiative.com .
THE CONTEXT OF INDIA’S MICA INDUSTRY Mica, which comprises 34 types of minerals with a layered structure, is a crucial resource used across various industries around the world thanks to its optical properties and natural electrical and thermal insulation properties. It has a wide range of applications, from cosmetics to automotive coatings, metallurgy, electronics, batteries, plastics and oil extraction. India is known as the largest exporter of mica (40% of global volumes), which is mostly mined in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Whereas mica extraction is more formal in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, the mineral from the mica belt of Jharkhand and Bihar, around the border of these two states, is essentially extracted or collected through Artisanal and Small scale Mining (ASM) and is associated with issues such as child labor and poor working conditions, as well as being the major source of income for around 70% of local communities. Once collected, mica is transported to processing units in the same states, where it is sorted, crushed and sieved before being exported worldwide, including to the EU. A BOUT THE RESPONSIBLE MICA INITIATIVE (RMI): TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE INDIAN MICA SUPPLY CHAINS The Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI) is a global ‘Coalition for Action’ – established in 2017, putting policy into practice – comprised of multiple organizations committed to establishing a fair, responsible and sustainable mica supply chain in India and Madagascar with a core mission of eliminating unacceptable working conditions and eradicating child labor. RMI’s work in India mostly takes place in the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Rajasthan and Andra Pradesh where the mica processors and mica mines are located. RMI uses a multi-stakeholder and holistic approach that engages companies, civil society organizations, industry associations and governments to develop and implement three integrated program pillars that will establish responsible workplace standards, a legal framework for the mica sector and empower workers and local communities, As part of this effort, RMI has developed the Global Workplace Standard (GWS) for mica processors and is working on establishing a standard for small to medium semi-mechanized mines to be released early 2026. Today, RMI has more than 100 members who count among the major cosmetics, paints, automotive brands and suppliers, and internationally recognized NGOs. POSITION To support the growth of RMI’s activities in India and to strengthen RMI’s support to upstream supply chain actors located in Rajasthan and Andra Pradesh in their journey towards sustainability, the Responsible Mica Initiative is seeking a highly motivated candidate for position of ‘Workplace Standard Auditor & Trainer’, for an initial 2-year contract. The Responsible Mica Initiative is looking for an individual with strong social and environmental auditing expertise, exceptional coordination, monitoring and inter-personal skills to be part of RMI’s Executive Team. The successful candidate will be based in Bhilwara (Rajasthan state, India) and will work closely with the Responsible Mica Initiative’s governance bodies, Executive team, members and partners under the supervision of the Director of Programmes. Ability and willingness to travel in other districts is key (Andra Pradesh and occasionally Jharkhand) Linked to its mission and structure, the Responsible Mica Initiative is looking for a solution- and impact-driven, motivated and rigorous person. MISSIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with the decisions of the Board of Directors, under the Director of Programme’s lead (France-based) and with guidance from the Workplace Standards & Sustainability Manager (India-Based), the Workplace Standard Auditor & Trainer will support the Executive Team with the below missions, covering the geographical areas of Rajasthan and Andra Pradesh: Supply chain sustainability management (80%) Establish gap assessments of India mica processors and mica mines versus RMI’s Global Workplace Standard (GWS) and the forthcoming RMI mining standard Co-design with those processors and mine owners needed Corrective Action Plans (CAP) Support processors and mine owners in the effective implementation of those CAP, and closely follow-up the progress in terms of compliance with regards to RMI workplace and due diligence standards; Coordinate collective third-party audit protocol for RMI members, in collaboration with RMI’s Executive team; Liaise with RMI accredited external auditing companies on a regular basis Develop training content for auditors on RMI standards and conduct online or face to face training Design training session content & facilitate in-person training sessions related to responsible workplace standards at processing and mining sites (covering legal requirements, social obligations, occupational health and safety provisions, economic requirements, environmental standards, due diligence); Perform quality checks on audit reports Analyze audit data and build presentations for team and members Support the Workplace Standard and Sustainability Manager in Jharkhand if needed. Share law updates with the team in case a new law or changes in an existing law comes into notice. Closely monitor and report on all the above, to the Executive team, RMI’s governance bodies and beneficiaries. District level advocacy in Rajasthan (20% ) Build and maintain a network with local district governmental officers / authorities. Regularly update this network with RMI’s progress, planned activities, challenges PROFILE Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Passionate about bringing people together to effect social, economic, environmental change; Humble, persevering, excellent inter-personal skills, capacity to federate and embark; Demonstrate analytical capabilities, and ability for quick appropriation of topics; Problem solver, rigorous, can foster effective teamwork to drive results; Ability to work pro-actively and independently; Fluency in English & Hindi; High level of integrity and ethical standards. Tenacious; Pedagogue; Team player; Good reporting capacity; Good IT skills (Excel & online assessment tools). Good presentation skills (Power Point) Good oral and written communication skills Education & Desirable Experience Master’s degree (or equivalent) in International Development, Business, Engineer/Mining Social Auditing or a related field Demonstrated experience in supply chain social and environmental auditing Demonstrated experience with sustainability standards and mining standards a must Good knowledge of Indian labor laws and regulation, Industrial EHS requirements, Quality and Production systems Demonstrated experience of multi-stakeholder projects’ coordination and monitoring; Ideally any experience related to mining industry; Demonstrated experience in facilitating training sessions; Experience of working in Rajasthan/or with Rajasthan stakeholders is a plus; 5 to 10 years of experience working on related missions. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates, please forward your application (cover letter and CV, including a list of references) by email to: recruitment@responsible-mica-initiative.com .
SUMMARY Job title: Country Manager, India Job type & duration: 2-year fixed term(renewable), full time position, with 3-month probation period. Hiring organization: Responsible Mica Initiative (www.responsible-mica-initiative.com ) Reporting to: France-based Programme Director Location: Ranchi, India Apply by: November 30thth, 2025 Starting date: ASAP Application will be reviewed on a roll in basis and shall include a cover letter, a CV, and a list of references. Any incomplete application will be disregarded. THE CONTEXT OF INDIA’S MICA INDUSTRY Mica is used in a wide range of industries that benefit from the mineral’s diverse attributes. The cosmetics, automotive coatings and printing ink industries utilize mica’s visual properties. Mica is a natural insulator used throughout the electronics industry, serves as a filler in plastics and construction materials and is used as a lubricant in the oil and gas drilling sector, among other applications. About 25% of the world production of mica comes from illegal collection in North-East India. As a result of poverty and lack of available quality education, some families have had no recourse but to bring their children with them to collect mica to supplement their incomes. In 2016, it was indeed estimated that more than 20,000 children are working in extremely harsh conditions to contribute to their family revenue. ESTABLISHING COLLABORATION In 2009, companies eager to find ways to tackle the endemic problems in the region that lead to the use of child labor began to take action independently and collectively. In February 2016, members of the global mica supply chain gathered in Delhi, India for the first Mica Summit, which galvanized companies and civil society organizations to act and led to the formation of the Responsible Mica Initiative. The Responsible Mica Initiative was formally established in January 2017. ABOUT THE RESPONSIBLE MICA INITIATIVE (RMI): TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE INDIAN MICA SUPPLY CHAINS The Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI) is a global ‘Coalition for Action’ – putting policy into practice – comprised of multiple organizations committed to establishing a fair, responsible and sustainable mica supply chain in the states of Jharkhand and Bihar in India that will eliminate unacceptable working conditions and eradicate child labor. RMI uses a multi-stakeholder and holistic approach that engages companies, civil society organizations, industry associations and governments to develop and implement three integrated program pillars that will establish responsible workplace standards, empower local communities, and establish a legal framework for the mica sector. RMI’s program pillars implement the mandates and fulfill the goals established by intergovernmental bodies such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the OECD’s Practical actions for companies to identify and address the worst forms of child labor in mineral supply chains. Today, RMI has more than 100 members who count among the major cosmetics, paints, automotive… brands and suppliers, and internationally recognized NGOs. POSITION To support the continued growth of RMI’s activities in India and to strengthen RMI’s engagement with upstream supply chain actors on their path toward responsible and sustainable practices, the Responsible Mica Initiative is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional for the position of Country Manager, India. The Country Manager, India will serve as RMI’s lead representative in India, driving implementation, partnerships, advocacy, and program expansion in close coordination with RMI’s global team and member organizations The Country Manager, India will oversee and conduct strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on field operations, ensuring that RMI’s interventions remain aligned with its mission to eliminate child labor and unacceptable working conditions while improving the livelihoods and resilience of mica-dependent communities. The role will also focus on building and maintaining partnerships with NGOs, community-based organizations, and companies involved in the mica value chain, as well as representing RMI in high-level dialogues, conferences, and policy fora. MISSIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with the decisions of the Board of Director and the Executive Director and under the supervision of the France-based Director of Programmes, the Country Manager, India, will support the RMI Team with the below missions: Strategic Leadership & Representation Serve as RMI’s lead representative in India, providing overall strategic direction and leadership. Translate RMI’s global strategy into country-level action plans and measurable outcomes in close coordination with the RMI Programme Director. Represent RMI with government authorities, partners, and industry stakeholders to strengthen its influence and visibility. Advocacy & Policy Engagement Lead RMI’s advocacy efforts at national, state, and district levels to promote formalization, legality, and sustainability in the mica sector. Build strong relationships with government bodies and contribute to the development of enabling policies. Prepare policy briefs, position papers, and communication materials to support RMI’s advocacy agenda. Programme Management and Implementation Oversee the planning, coordination, and monitoring of the RMI programme in India, including community empowerment, workplace standards, and traceability initiatives. Ensure that projects are effectively implemented, monitored, and evaluated against key performance indicators and impact goals. Supervise local implementing partners, manage budgets, and ensure operational excellence and compliance Develop or coordinate the development of compliance related material, training Conduct processor and mine compliance assessments against RMI standards in close coordination with the Workplace Standards & Sustainability Manager Provide capacity building to RMI members on topic specific subjects Partnerships, Memberships & Fundraising Strengthen partnerships with NGOs, community-based organizations, companies, and government institutions. Engage new members and donors to expand RMI’s network and secure resources for program growth. Facilitate collaboration and alignment among stakeholders to advance shared sustainability goals. PROFILE Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated leadership in multi-stakeholder, cross-sector initiatives, ideally in CSR, human rights, or supply chain sustainability. Proven advocacy and government relations experience, preferably with ministries or state-level authorities. Proven track record in social compliance, due diligence and ESG issues. Strong understanding of social, environmental, and economic issues affecting rural and mining communities. Excellent communication and representation skills, both written and oral (in English and Hindi). Solid experience in project and financial management, and monitoring and evaluation. Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with a global organization. Proficient IT, analytical, and reporting skills. Flexibility to travel frequently within India and occasionally abroad. Personal qualities: humble, diplomatic, persevering, and collaborative. Education & Desirable Experience: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in International Development, Public Affairs, Social or Political Sciences, Communications, or related field. Minimum 10-15 years of experience in program management, public affairs, or sustainable development. Experience in India-based field programs addressing labour rights, child protection, or supply chain governance. Proven track record working with government agencies, NGOs, and private sector actors. Experience in Jharkhand, Bihar and/or Rajasthan is a strong asset. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates, please forward your application ( cover letter and CV, including a list of references ) by email no later than Friday, November 30th, 2025 to: recruitment@responsible-mica-initiative.com.