About the Position
- Job Title: Consultant Livelihood Expert
- Number of positions: 1
- Location: Meghalaya (Local-based at Banana Pineapple Fibre Extraction and Fabric Making Unit)
- Duration: Till March 2027
- Type: Project Based
- Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Rural Development, Textile technology, Agriculture/Agribusiness, Development studies or a related field.
- Experience Required:
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in livelihood projects, rural enterprise development, or textile processing.
- Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, strengthening producer organizations and value chain developments for rural enterprises.
- Experience working with government programs, NGOs, or private sector initiatives is desirable.
Skills and Attribute
- Robust understanding of rural livelihoods, enterprise development, and value chain approaches.
- Experience in SHG/community institution building, governance, and capacity strengthening.
- Knowledge of market linkage strategies, including for natural fibre/textile or handicraft-based products.



Ability to design training curricula and capacity-building plans for community-based enterprises.
- Strong analytical, planning, Communication and report writing skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and coordination skills with government departments, SHGs, and private sector partners.
- Sensitivity to the socio-cultural and tribal community context of Meghalaya/Northeast India.
About the Project

PCI India is implementing multi-state livelihood programmes across Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Sikkim, supporting women and youth from rural and tribal communities to build micro-enterprises in bamboo craft, banana and pineapple fibre textiles, and community-led eco-tourism. The programme provides capacity building, tools and services, exposure, and market linkages to strengthen socio-economic resilience and promote inclusive, climate-resilient growth.

Within the programme, a dedicated pineapple fibre enter

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