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CSR Jobs | SCI Lead Assessor- South Asia at Fair Labor Association

Posting Date

April 24, 2013

Position Location

South Asia

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About the FLA

The Fair Labor Association (FLA) combines the efforts of industry, civil society organizations, and colleges and universities to protect workers’ rights and improve working conditions worldwide by promoting adherence to international labor standards. The FLA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has offices in Geneva, Switzerland, Istanbul, Turkey and Shanghai, China. For more information see www.fairlabor.org.

SUMMARY:

The SCI Lead Assessor conducts SCI assessments in the South Asia region and contributes to the implementation and development of Sustainable Compliance Initiative, including policies, tools and strategies. The incumbent of this position enhances the communication with internal and external stakeholders.

MAJOR DUTIES:

  1. Organize, conduct, and report on assessments, including dealing with external stakeholders such as enterprise management, workers and unions, Ministry of Labor officials, civil society representatives and international buyers. Assess progress in the implementation of recommended remediation measures and activities, including sustainability (50%)
  2. Actively contribute to the development and implementation of the FLA Sustainable Compliance Initiative, including its policies, tools and strategies & provide trainings on assessment skills and practices to internal SCI assessors (20%)
  3. Actively support the FLA’s due diligence activities by observing and providing feedback about member companies’ auditing, and training activities (10%)
  4. Monitor the development and enhancement of regional labor laws and regulations, as well as other relevant laws and regulations, and regional employment trends for selected countries (10%)
  5. Enhance the communication with FLA internal stakeholders and provide feedback to external inquiries about SCI assessments and FLA Code & Benchmark (5%)
  6. Facilitate required meetings, training, seminars and workshops; attend required CSR Network Activities; represent the FLA as required (5%)

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED:

Not needed at this time

KEY SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Excellent analytical capacity to contribute to the analysis, evaluation and adjustment of the FLA Sustainable Compliance Initiative
  • High-level communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to operate in a multi- cultural environment
  • Proven ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters
  • Ability to manage work independently, with a high level of technical independence and judgment

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

  • University degree in law, sociology, human resource management, industrial relations, or other relevant field, or the equivalent in experience
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in a relevant fields, such as corporate social responsibility, law, social research, human resource management, human and labor rights or industrial relations
  • At least 5 years experience in the field of social compliance auditing
  • Familiar with FLA Code of Conduct and Benchmarks, ILO Conventions and Recommendations, regional labor and health & safety laws and regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of office computer programs
  • Excellent command of English and at least one regional language
  • Understand the production process for apparel, textile, footwear and electronics facilities

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Candidate must be based in one of the countries of South Asia
  • Extensive travel of up to 50% is required for this position

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Include “Lead Assessor” in the subject line. Your application will not be considered if you do not submit salary history.

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