About Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI)

ETI is a ground-breaking alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations, working in partnership to improve the working lives of people across the globe who make or grow consumer goods – everything from tea to T-shirts, from flowers to footballs. Our vision is a world where all workers are free from exploitation and discrimination, and work in conditions of freedom, security and equity. 

Corporate members include many high street names, from fashion outlets like Zara and Next to department stores and supermarket giants like Debenhams, Tesco and Asda; from ethical retailers such as The Body Shop to global food brands like Typhoo and Chiquita.

Our voluntary sector members bring specialized knowledge of labour rights and international development, while our union members represent nearly 160 million workers around the world in every country where free trade unions can operate.

With nearly 60 member companies, our collective influence is growing every year; our member companies' ethical trade activities already cover some 40,000 suppliers, reaching more than 8.6 million workers.

About ETI Bangladesh

ETI Bangladesh Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of ETI; established with the aim of designing and delivering programmes and activities in Bangladesh to achieve ETI’s global vision and strategy. As part of that vision ETI Bangladesh Ltd is delivering Joint ETI (JETI) Social Dialogue Programme in Bangladesh. Joint ETI Social Dialogue Programme is a collaborative initiative that strives to empower low-income workers working in global supply chains; by enabling worker voice. Bringing together global brands, their suppliers, local trade unions and other stakeholders; JETI Social Dialogue Programme drives impact for workers and business via workplace-based interventions with the aim of improving dialogue between workers and management and to build workers’ capacity to represent their needs.  Since its inception in 2015, JETI Social Dialogue Programme has worked in 50 workplaces and has increased the well-being of more than 120,000 workers.

For more information about the ETI and our project please visit https://www.jointeti.org.

ETI Bangladesh is looking for enthusiastic and qualified candidates for the following post based in Dhaka, Bangladesh:

Job Title: Programme Manager

Report to: Country Manager

Job Statement: The Programme Manager will oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of the ETI Bangladesh programmes including planning, organising, implementing, staffing and managing all programme-related activities.

Main Purpose: Working closely with the Country Manager and the Project Steering Committee, the role is intended to lead successful implementation and growth of JETI Social Dialogue Programme in Bangladesh. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning and managing implementation of JETI Social Dialogue Programme activities in Bangladesh, which involves developing and maintaining strong and positive relationships with our member brands, companies, industry associations, trade unions, donors, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Program management: The manager will be responsible for planning and managing implementation of ETI Bangladesh program activities in Bangladesh and working with our member bands, companies, industry associations, trade unions, donors, and other key stakeholders.
  • Private sector engagement: The manager will work with the Country Manager to develop and strengthen private sector partnerships. These could be in the form of technical, financial, or implementation focused collaborations with companies.
  • Monitoring, evaluation, and learning: The manager will be responsible for supporting the monitoring and evaluation practices associated with the program, including capturing, analysing, and disseminating program learnings and developing new program approaches to strengthen impact. Working closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor the manager will take lead in preparing overarching reports for donors and other key stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder engagement and advocacy: The manager will manage existing and new stakeholder and partner relationships.
  • Communications and events: The manager will stay abreast of key events related to his or her areas of focus, and develop and execute on a communications plan to strengthen the influence of ETI Bangladesh Programme externally.
  • Other responsibilities: The manager may also be expected at times to contribute to other areas of work based on availability and organizational need.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree on related subject is preferred.
  • Minimum seven to ten years’ relevant work experience, preferably in international development, NGO and/or responsible business.

Competencies:

  • Strong project and team management skills, including managing teams and projects distributed in multiple geographies.
  • Knowledge of, or experience in, supply chain issues, labour rights, Bangladesh labour law, women’s empowerment, and gender equality.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills, including the ability to meet stringent deadlines, communicate progress on projects or event planning, and work with Country Manager to coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for working with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • High degree of self-control and self-motivation toward excellent deliverables and strong interest in sustainability issues and role of business in creating a just and sustainable world.
  • Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment.
  • High ethical standards and commitment to ETI Bangladesh core values of leadership, respect, and integrity.

Interested candidates are required to submit their detailed CV (No more than 4 pages) along with a letter of interest at mahboob.sobhan@eti.org.bd within 24th March 2019 (You must mention the position title at subject line of your mail). Early submission is strongly encouraged as application collection and selection process will go simultaneously. Only short listed candidates will be communicated for interview. Any form of persuasion in the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidacy.

ETI Bangladesh values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.