Policy Advisor

Job title:

Policy Advisor, India
Job type & duration: 2-year fixed term(renewable), full time position, with 3-month probation period.
Hiring organization:
Responsible Mica Initiative ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). )
Reporting to:
France-based Programme Director

Location:

India, Ranchi
Starting date: ASAP
Application will be reviewed on a roll in basis and shall include a cover letter, a CV, and a list of references. Any incomplete application will be disregarded.

THE CONTEXT OF INDIA'S MICA INDUSTRY
Mica is used in a wide range of industries that benefit from the mineral's diverse attributes. The cosmetics, automotive coatings and printing ink industries utilize mica's visual properties. Mica is a natural insulator used throughout the electronics industry, serves as a filler in plastics and construction materials and is used as a lubricant in the oil and gas drilling sector, among other applications.

About 25% of the world production of mica comes from illegal collection in North-East India. As a result of poverty and lack of available quality education, some families have had no recourse but to bring their children with them to collect mica to supplement their incomes.

ESTABLISHING COLLABORATION
In 2009, companies eager to find ways to tackle the endemic problems in the region that lead to the use of child labor began to take action independently and collectively. In February 2016, members of the global mica supply chain gathered in Delhi, India for the first Mica Summit, which galvanized companies and civil society organizations to act and led to the formation of the Responsible Mica Initiative.

The Responsible Mica Initiative was formally established in January 2017.

ABOUT THE RESPONSIBLE MICA INITIATIVE (RMI): TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE INDIAN MICA SUPPLY CHAINS
The Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI) is a global 'Coalition for Action' – putting policy into practice – comprised of multiple organizations committed to establishing a fair, responsible and sustainable mica supply chain in the states of Jharkhand and Bihar in India that will eliminate unacceptable working conditions and eradicate child labor.

RMI uses a multi-stakeholder and holistic approach that engages companies, civil society organizations, industry associations and governments to develop and implement three integrated program pillars that will establish responsible workplace standards, empower local communities, and establish a legal framework for the mica sector.
RMI's program pillars implement the mandates and fulfill the goals established by intergovernmental bodies such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the OECD's Practical actions for companies to identify and address the worst forms of child labor in mineral supply chains.

Today, RMI has more than 100 members who count among the major cosmetics, paints, automotive… brands and suppliers, and internationally recognized NGOs.
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POSITION
To support the continued growth of RMI's activities in India and to strengthen RMI's engagement with upstream supply chain actors on their path toward responsible and sustainable practices, the Responsible Mica Initiative is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional for the position of Policy Advisor, India. The Policy Advisor will support the Responsible Mica Initiative's mission to enable legal, formalized, and sustainable mica supply chains in India.

The role focuses on government relations, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement at national, state and district levels, particularly in Jharkhand and Bihar, while ensuring strong coordination with RMI members and partners.

MISSIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with the decisions of the Board of Director and the Executive Director and under the supervision of the France-based Director of Programmes, Policy Advisor, India, will support the RMI Team with the below missions:

1. Advocacy & Government Relations (50%)
Develop and coordinate a government relations and advocacy strategy for Central as well as Jharkhand and Bihar Governments, with the support of the RMI Programme Director and in coordination with the India Country Manager and relevant…