Project Manager : Strengthening India’s Food Security & Supply Chain Systems

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

• Lead and own a national-level initiative focused on strengthening the quality and quantity assurance mechanisms across India’s food supply chain ecosystem.
• Plan, execute, and monitor multi-state project activities ensuring adherence to timelines, methodology, and quality benchmarks.
• Engage strategically with senior officials, Secretary, Joint Secretary and allied government agencies to drive alignment, field access, and decision-making.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of professionals Experts, Associate Managers, Analysts, and Field Coordinators : fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Ensure output excellence : maintain analytical depth, policy relevance, and impeccable quality across all reports and deliverables.
• Oversee data validation and synthesis, ensuring insights are accurate, actionable, and aligned with the study objectives.
• Prepare, present, and defend progress updates, key findings, and recommendations before senior leadership and partner institutions.
• Drive continuous improvement : identify bottlenecks, anticipate risks, and institute process corrections in real time.

Desired Skills & Competencies

Experience & Qualification

The Mindset That Fits This Role

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📩 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 :

Please mention your current CTC, expected CTC, and expected timeline of joining   (we are looking for immediate joiners).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further rounds.

We value precision, clarity, and intent : start by showing that in your application.