About the Organic Cotton Accelerator

At the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) we believe organic cotton is the catalyst for a truly sustainable textiles sector. As a multi-stakeholder organisation, OCA unites the sector to unleash the potential of organic cotton, from field to fashion, for people and the planet.

OCA envisions a future where, every time a farmer switches to organic cotton, there is a ripple effect of positivity; farmers earn more and their land and soils are fertile for future generations, protecting our planet. We call this the Organic Cotton Effect.

OCA is committing to enabling this future by creating a transparent, responsible, and resilient organic cotton supply chain that prioritises delivering farmer prosperity and meeting the sector’s shared sustainability goals. As an accelerator, we want to get to this future, faster.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative, detail driven individual with multitasking and priority management skills and with ability to deliver on responsibilities given. The Operations Officer is required to work closely with other team members in India and OCA group globally to coordinate workshops, events, travel of teams and partners and support country level communication with external sector actors. The role will support programmatic coordination with implementing partners and support ongoing key projects.

This position is based in Delhi NCR and reports into the Country Manager, India

Key responsibilities

Coordination and logistics management support

Organising OCA’s hosted and participated events, workshops, and meetings – leading internal and external communication, participants confirmation, vendor management, logistics coordination.

  • Coordinates online workshops with Implementing Partners – communication, participation of IP partners.
  • Manages logistics for capacity building workshops – coordination with participants and vendors, ensure their attendance through follow ups, transport venue and hotel booking support.
  • Manages and coordinates domestic and international team travel bookings.
  • Manages and coordinates travel for visiting OCA global teams.
  • Ensures travel invoices and vendor payments are up to date on a monthly and quarterly basis in coordination with finance department and vendors.
  • Direct bookings made by team members – invoice management with finance department and system updates.

Operations support

  • Supports drafting of official communication materials for engagement with government bodies, partners and standards with the Country manager and the programmes team.
  • Support global communications team to coordinate with vendors in India for printing and distribution of communication materials.
  • Leads organisation of project level display materials, audio visual presentations, communication materials in external events like World Cotton Day, YarnTex, Bharat Tex, others.
  • Stays up to date on sector developments.
  • Documentation of OCA India’s legal, finance, operational details in close coordination with the Country Manager, including mapping expansion opportunities.

Farm Programme documentation

  • Maintaining OCA’s Internal dashboard on key project updates, support development of reports (Progress Update Reports, Corrective Action Plan, and other reporting deliverables of OCA India)
  • Documentation of farm programme inventories, consolidating annual plan progress for optimum functioning of the programme team.

Travel required for this position

  • 10-20% domestic travel as and when needed for meetings, workshops, and events.
  • International travel for global meetings as and when needed.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have

  • 3 – 5 years plus of experience in project management in relevant sectors or events and communication.
  • Graduation degree will be basic requirement with Masters/ work experience in communication, policy, office administration preferred
  • Strong communication skills and spoken written language proficiency in English and Hindi
  • Experience in working with culturally diverse teams and sector partners in India and internationally.
  • Interest in sustainability, aptitude to strengthen operations and implement OCA’s mission in India.

Why Join OCA?

  • Purpose-driven work: Contribute to a global movement towards more sustainable and ethical cotton production.
  • Dynamic environment: Work with a talented, diverse team across the globe to make a real impact.
  • Competitive compensation: OCA offers a competitive compensation package, along with opportunities for professional development.

Application Process

To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation to hiring@oca-india.in by the 10th of June 2026.

OCA India is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.