Aarong is Bangladesh’s most popular lifestyle retail chain. This ethical brand began in 1978 as a humble means to empower rural artisans to rise above poverty. Today, with 29 retail stores across Bangladesh and over 100 fashion and lifestyle product lines, Aarong supports over 68,000 artisans with fair terms of trade. Revolutionizing the retail industry with high standards for quality and artistry, this iconic brand blends the traditional with the contemporary in ways that never cease to win consumer appeal both at home and abroad. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and will do everything possible to ensure that those who are suitable to work within our values and beliefs are recruited to work for us.
  Position: Assistant Manager, Sustainability, Social Compliance and Producer Development (SCPD)

Job Responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute compliance audits for Ayesha Abed Foundation, Independent Producers, and Aarong’s own and other production hubs
  • Design and develop industry-specific intervention plans addressing key compliance issues, safeguarding ethical production practices, and enhancing overall production standards
  • Support Aarong’s producers and artisans in implementing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) through timely monitoring and system improvements
  • Design and deliver training programs on social compliance standards, local and international labor laws, and best practices tailored for Independent Producers, artisans, and administrative staff
  • Promote awareness and understanding of compliance requirements through workshops and developmental interventions to ensure sustainable and ethical practices
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation of compliance initiatives across production units
  • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and stakeholders to maintain compliance with international standards, including WFTO, BSCI, SA8000, and ILO conventions
  • Monitor compliance activities and track progress against established goals and benchmarks
  • Prepare comprehensive reports on audit findings, compliance status, and corrective actions
  • Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on compliance issues and progress

Safeguarding Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise in safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
  • Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
  • Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so
Qualifications:  
Education:
  • A Bachelor's Degree from any reputed university (preferably in Development Studies / Economics)

Experience:

  • A least 3 years of experience in the development sector/administration/training and NGOs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Should have a working knowledge of local and International Labor Laws
  • Familiarity with social auditing standards (e.g. WFTO, BSCI, SA8000, ILO) is an added advantage
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English and Bangla
  • Proficiency in Project Management, Data Management, etc
  • Must have good problem-solving & decision-making skills
  • Flexible to go for field visits on a frequent basis
  Salary and Benefits:

Salary: As per company policy

Benefits: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Yearly Performance Bonus, Health & Life Insurance, and others as per organization policy
  Job Location: Dhaka
   
How To Apply  

Apply online Or You may send your updated CV at career.aarong@brac.net mentioning the name of the position in the subject line.

Application Deadline: February 09, 2025

BRAC believes that everyone we work with including our staff, partners, programme participants and the community has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation. We uphold human dignity and inclusion rights for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin or socio-economic condition. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from women and gender-diverse individuals. We welcome persons with disabilities to apply. We nurture a culture where all individuals have the opportunity to realize their potential. Any personal persuasion will result in disqualification of candidature.