Associate Manager : Quality and Quantity Management Systems (2 roles)

About QCI :

Quality Council of India (QCI) is the apex Quality body in the country, in partnership with the Indian industry. It is an independent autonomous organization created by the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. QCI leads a nationwide quality movement in India by involving all stakeholders, with emphasis on adherence to quality standards in products, systems, and services for promoting and protecting national interest and health and safety of its’ citizens. QCI plays a pivotal role in propagating, adopting, and adherence to quality standards in spheres like education, healthcare, environment, governance, social sectors, infrastructure, and such other areas of organized activities that have a significant bearing in improving the quality of life of the citizens and economic development of the Nation.

🌾  We’re Hiring | Build the Future of India’s Food Security Systems

QCI’s  Project Planning & Implementation Division (PPID)  is assembling a dynamic team for a national initiative to strengthen  quality and quantity assurance across India’s food supply chain : from procurement to distribution.

If you thrive in fast-moving, purpose-driven environments and love turning insights into impact, we’d love to meet you.

Location :  New Delhi (with occasional travel across states)

Division : Project Planning & Implementation Division (PPID), QCI

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in leading a national initiative to evaluate and strengthen quality and quantity assurance mechanisms across India’s food supply chain ecosystem.
• Design and implement evaluation tools, checklists, and sampling methodologies.
• Oversee field assessments covering procurement, storage, movement, and retail nodes to ensure adherence to prescribed norms and quality parameters.
• Supervise and guide field teams across selected states, ensuring uniform implementation and accurate documentation of findings.
• Ensure the integration of Quality Management System (QMS) and / or Quantity Management System (QtMS) frameworks into field and data protocols.
• Coordinate the collection, validation, and analysis of field data to identify systemic and operational gaps in quality and / or quantity management practices.
• Translate field evidence into actionable insights and structured recommendations for system improvement.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to develop a Quality and Quantity Assurance Maturity Matrix for benchmarking practices across states.
• Support the design of performance monitoring indicators, dashboards, and feedback mechanisms for continuous quality improvement.
• Prepare and review interim reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and client submission.

Desired Skills & Competencies

Experience & Qualification

The Mindset That Fits This Role

Someone who :

📩 How to Apply

To apply, please email your application to  [Rupali.chauhan@qcin.org] , cc :  ppid-hr@qcin.org; foodsecurity@qcin.orgthe following :

Subject Line :  [Role Title] – PPID Food Security Project, QCI

(e.g., Associate Manager – PPID Food Security Project, QCI)

Your Application Must Include :

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further rounds.

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