Job Description

About the Role:

We are hiring a dynamic and passionate

Young Professional - Handicraft & Textile Sector Expert

to support the design, implementation, and monitoring of projects in the handicraft, handloom, and textile sector. The candidate will work closely with artisans, clusters, and government stakeholders to promote traditional crafts, enhance market linkages, and strengthen livelihoods in the sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical support in

handicraft, handloom, and textile-related projects

, especially in rural and artisan-led clusters Assist in planning and executing programs related to

skill development, design intervention, cluster development, and entrepreneurship promotion

Engage with local artisans, weavers, cooperatives, and FPOs to support production quality, branding, and product diversification Support capacity-building workshops and training sessions for artisans, designers, and producer groups Coordinate with government departments, NGOs, exporters, and industry stakeholders for seamless program delivery Ensure quality documentation, field reporting, and timely execution of deliverables

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

in Textile Design, Fashion Technology, Handicrafts, Rural Development, or related fields with

minimum 5 years

of relevant work experience
OR

Master's degree

in the relevant field with

minimum 3 years

of experience

Preferred Certifications (Desirable - Adds Evaluation Marks):

Certificate in Handloom Technology Certificate in Fashion & Textile Design Certificate in Natural Dyeing and Block Printing Certificate in Artisan Entrepreneurship / Rural Business Management Craft Cluster Development Executive Training Certificate Export Management for Handicrafts Certificate

Preferred Experience:

Minimum 1 year of experience

working on

long-term government sector projects

Minimum 1 year of experience

in

industrial development

related to handicrafts, handloom, or textile clusters

Desired Skills:

Understanding of

traditional craft techniques

, raw materials, and artisan business models Knowledge of

cluster development

,

design innovation

,

market linkage

, and

export documentation

Experience in working with artisan communities, SHGs, or NGOs Strong project coordination, communication, and reporting skills Ability to travel to field locations and engage with community stakeholders

Documents Required (for Evaluation):

Experience Certificates / Work Orders

- Showing 3-5 years of relevant experience

Relevant Certifications

- From authorized institutes (if applicable)

Proof of Experience in Government Projects

- Minimum 1 year

Proof of Industrial Development Experience

- Minimum 1 year

For queries, please contact:

Email: projects.indianeers@gmail.com

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Day shift
Supplemental Pay:

Performance bonus
Work Location: In person