Vijay Jain

Experience

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  Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

  Feb 1998 - Mar 2004

  Regional Program Coordinator

  Creating Livelihood opportunities in Rural India for youth

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  Ethical Trading Initiative

  Jun 2004 - Dec 2010

  Project Coordinator

  Addressing the needs of unorganised workers engaged with Garment & accessories’ supply chain in India

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  UNICEF

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  National District Facilitator

  Promoting Decentralized planning across India and supporting the planning commission of India in achieving the millennium development goal

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  Fair Trade Forum-India

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Program Manager

  1- Engaged different stakeholders to address child labor issues in home-based craft production and advocated with government agencies and state and district administration.2- Managed overall project activities, including fund management and represented the organisation at the European development commission.

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  Ethical Trading Initiative

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2018

  Program Manager

  1- Led stakeholder engagement and multi-stakeholder partnership development across different sectors in India, focusing on natural stone, gems and jewelry, and garment & accessories.2- Advocated and lobbied with government agencies at various levels and supported international brands and their suppliers to meet global ethical trade standards in their supply chain in India.3- Planned and executed strategic programs supported by corporates and brands, and facilitated capacity building of business community, CBOs, and trade unions on business and human rights. Show less

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  Responsible Mica Initiative - RMI

  Jul 2018 - May 2024

  Program Director (India Lead)

  - Result-oriented professional offering nearly 25 years of extensive experience in CSR Projects, Global Supply Chain on ethical trade, Voluntary standards, Responsible Business Practice, ESG compliance, Business & Human Rights, and Sustainability issues.- Demonstrated success in supporting international brands and supply chain actors to implement sustainable and ethical business practices, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of complexed industry-specific challenges and solutions.- Orchestrated the establishment of Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI-France) and Ethical Trading Initiative (UK) in India, leading to the upliftment of marginalized communities in various Mining, Garment & Accessories sourcing states and the successful management of conflicts and risks within the organisation’s network.- Currently spearheading stakeholder engagement and multi-stakeholder partnership development across India, focusing on mica mineral mining and socio-economic issues of marginalised communities, informal workers; while also managing fund monitoring and FCRA compliances.- Expert in managing large scale CSR program, ESG compliance management, ethical trade policy development, and Decentralised Rural Planning & Governance with a proven track record of implementing sustainable business practices and driving positive social impact through multi-stakeholder initiatives.- Established strong Policy Advocacy Strategy & Network with Government agencies, Senior Bureaucrats, and different Political Parties in India at various level to create a robust and enabling ecosystem for businesses to function in India.- Facilitated grass-root advocacy, provided tactical, strategic & operational direction as well as directed the delivery of Awareness/ Community Development Projects on multiple social concerns.- Displayed skills in designing CSR programs, formulating budgets, SOPs & policies, leading projects for community development, designing systems & processes. Show less