About the Position
- Job Title: Consultant Technical Worker
- 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: Diploma, ITI, or equivalent technical qualification in textiles, fiber technology, handicrafts, rural technologies, or related fields.
- Experience Required:
- Prior experience supporting natural fiber-based enterprises, weaving units, or community production centers.
- Experience working with rural livelihoods, artisan collectives, or producer groups will be preferred

Skills and Attributes
- Practical knowledge of pineapple fiber extraction, processing, and weaving/textile production.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot fiber extraction/processing machinery and tools.
- Understanding of quality standards and production workflows for natural fiber products.
- Experience working with artisans, producer groups, SHGs, or community enterprises.
- Solid problem-solving, communication, and hands-on training skills.





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 fiber 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 fiber enterprise intervention is being implemented in Meghalaya to establish SHG-led fiber extraction and weaving units. The intervention converts agricultural waste (pineapple leaf biomass) into eco-fabric for fashion, packaging, and other value-added markets, combining technical training with market linkage support to build sustainable, climate-resilient livelihoods for women and youth.

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