About Jaipur Rugs Foundation (JRF)
Founded in 2004 under the Rajasthan Public Trust Act by visionary social entrepreneur Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary, Jaipur Rugs Foundation (JRF) is a spiritually grounded organization dedicated to restoring the dignity and livelihoods of rural artisans and their communities.
Guided by the ethos of engage, develop, sustain, JRF works to unlock the potential of underserved populations particularly women by weaving together economic empowerment, social development, and spiritual well-being. Its inclusive growth model has been globally recognized, including a feature in The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid by the late management thinker C.K. Prahalad.
Operating across several Indian states, JRF bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern enterprise, enabling communities to move from dependency to self-reliance and pride.
The Strategic Imperative
As JRF enters its next chapter of growth, the Foundation seeks a visionary and purpose-driven CEO to lead its transformation into a globally respected model of social entrepreneurship.
The next CEO will steer the organization toward deeper impact, expanding its reach, influence, and sustainability while preserving the spiritual and human-centered principles that define its core.
This is not merely a leadership role; it is an invitation to reimagine rural development where artistry meets dignity, and commerce serves compassion.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Organizational Stewardship
- Provide overall leadership and direction across JRFs strategic, operational, and programmatic pillars.
- Develop and execute long-term strategic plans and annual operating goals that align with JRFs mission and values.
- Lead organizational transformation to strengthen systems, impact measurement, and operational efficiency.
Program Development and Impact Management
- Oversee design, implementation, and evaluation of livelihood and social development initiatives.
- Strengthen monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure measurable social and economic outcomes.
- Build JRFs internal research and knowledge ecosystem to inform practice and influence rural development policy.
Financial Sustainability and Resource Mobilization
- Lead and diversify fundraising efforts across CSR, philanthropic, bilateral, and multilateral sources.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances with donors, corporations, and government entities.
- Ensure financial discipline, transparency, and sustainability through sound budgeting and reporting mechanisms.
People and Culture
- Build and nurture a high-performing, values-driven team rooted in empathy, trust, and accountability.
- Promote a culture that integrates spiritual values with organizational performance and social impact.
- Foster leadership development and continuous learning across all levels of the organization.
Representation and Advocacy
- Serve as the chief ambassador of JRF, representing the organization at state, national, and international platforms.
- Strengthen JRFs brand as a thought leader in inclusive business, artisanal empowerment, and community transformation.
- Build cross-sector collaborations that enhance visibility and influence within the development ecosystem.
Professional Experience and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree required; master's in management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields preferred.
- Experience: 15+ years of leadership experience in reputed foundations, social enterprises, or development organizations with demonstrated success in strategy, fundraising, and program management.
- Proven track record in scaling organizations, managing large teams, and navigating multi-stakeholder ecosystems.
- Strong familiarity with rural livelihoods, community mobilization, and inclusive value chain models.
- Experience with governance, organizational development, and board relations preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Strategic vision, entrepreneurial mindset, and operational excellence.
- Strong financial management, partnership development, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead with authenticity, empathy, and results orientation.
- Fluent in English and Hindi; knowledge of additional Indian languages is an advantage.
The Culture We Offer
At JRF, work is not just about livelihood creation, it is a spiritual practice in action. The team is deeply rooted in compassion, authenticity, and humility, blending professional rigor with a shared commitment to social good.
We value:
- Purpose-driven leadership anchored in human connection.
- Collaboration over hierarchy, empathy over ego.
- Continuous learning and growth, both professional and personal.
Why Exceptional Leaders Choose JRF
Leaders who join JRF find themselves at the intersection of purpose and enterprise where the threads of business, community, and spirituality come together to create something larger than any one person.
JRF is where leadership becomes legacy, and where every decision echoes in the lives of thousands who weave their futures, one knot at a time.
