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

Job Description

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 Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder government or consulting projects. Strong grounding in project management, public systems, and supply chain evaluation. Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and presentation skills, equally confident with field officers and policymakers. Sharp analytical thinking with an eye for data integrity, quality systems, and process discipline. High tolerance for ambiguity; thrives under tight timelines and evolving scopes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills: Clarity is your Superpower. Experience & Qualification Experience: 7?10 years in project management, consulting, evaluation, or public policy implementation (experience with food systems, logistics, or quality assurance projects preferred). Qualification: Postgraduate in Management, Public Policy, Economics, or related fields preferred. The Mindset That Fits This Role Someone who: Turns strategy decks into ground action. Balances people, process, and policy without breaking a sweat. Leads from the front, sleeves rolled up, not just calling the shots. Believes quality is not a metric, it?s a mindset. ???How to Apply To apply, please email your application to? [[email protected]] , cc:[email protected];[email protected] following: Subject Line: ? [Role Title] ? PPID Food Security Project, QCI (e.g.,? Associate Manager ? PPID Food Security Project, QCI ) Your Application Must Include: CV/Resume : Highlighting relevant experience and achievements. Cover Letter (max 400 words) : Telling us? why you want to be part of this initiative ?and? what you?ll bring to the team . Work Sample ? (optional but preferred) : For Analysts: a brief data analysis, visualization, or report excerpt. For Communications/Documentation roles: a writing or editing sample. 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.