Programme Manager - Textiles & Apparel
Job Description
Title: Programme Manager - Textiles & Apparel
Company Name: Solidaridad Network Asia
Vacancy: --
Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
∎ At least 10 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Development Agency
Published: 19 Mar 2024
Education:
∎ Masters/Bachelor in textile engineering / relevant subject from any recognized University
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 10 years of working experience in the textiles/apparel sector with high-level understanding on existing sustainability issues, Corporate Due Diligences and 4IR related development perspectives
∎ Experience on project management, partnership management, M&E including financial management;
∎ Knowledge and experience on thought leadership, supportive supervision, global trade related trends etc.
∎ First-hand experience on high-quality report writing, production of knowledge materials, and dissemination tools and techniques.
∎ Excellent leadership skill and organizational skills to keep employees motivated and management of operation;
∎ Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
∎ Good initiator, liaison skills, negotiation skills, administrative and management skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.
∎ Outstanding analytical writing skills in English and Bangla; excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken English are required;
∎ At least 10 years of working experience in the textiles/apparel sector with high-level understanding on existing sustainability issues, Corporate Due Diligences and 4IR related development perspectives
∎ Experience on project management, partnership management, M&E including financial management;
∎ Knowledge and experience on thought leadership, supportive supervision, global trade related trends etc.
∎ First-hand experience on high-quality report writing, production of knowledge materials, and dissemination tools and techniques.
∎ Excellent leadership skill and organizational skills to keep employees motivated and management of operation;
∎ Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
∎ Good initiator, liaison skills, negotiation skills, administrative and management skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.
∎ Outstanding analytical writing skills in English and Bangla; excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken English are required;
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Execute annual planning and implementation, including tracking and reporting of project results;
∎ Facilitate capacity development initiatives for the processing facilities on improving due diligence and compliance with environmental sustainability;
∎ Implement capacity development initiatives for water and energy use efficiency, chemical management, environmental pollution control and improving workers wellbeing;
∎ Supervise team members to execute the planned interventions in an effective and efficient way ensuring timely execution of planned interventions;
∎ Lead the process of project budgeting and ensure efficient use of financial resources allocated for the projects within the committed timeframe;
∎ Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation functions of projects with the M&E team for tracking and reporting of the project outcomes.
∎ Gather intelligence of global sustainability perspective and support in developing business cases to incentivise sustainable practices, improve accountability and inclusiveness in the supply chain for fostering supportive business environment.
∎ Coordinate the process of developing tools and guidelines for water and energy use efficiency, chemical management, environmental pollution control and improving workers wellbeing;
∎ Support in developing sustainable framework for circular economy, waste management and reducing water and carbon footprint in the supply chain.
∎ Support in resources mobilisation for improving the portfolio of Solidaridad Textiles and Apparel Programmeming in Bangladesh.
∎ Develop and maintain functional relationships with relevant public-private stakeholders for promoting inclusive and sustainable trade;
∎ Engage in dialogue with the business association, workers’ associations, government, brands and trade bodies for improving supportive business ecosystem services in access to knowledge and information, technologies, and facilities for improved manufacturing processes towards improving workers' well-being and pollution management;
∎ Facilitate dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration towards improving workers’ productivity, gender equality and sustainable development in the textile and apparel sector.
∎ Job Description
∎ The Programme Manager – Textiles & Apparel will steer the operation of Solidaridad textiles and apparel programming in Bangladesh towards the promotion and adoption of sustainable production practices. S/he will drive technical support and cooperation to the industry stakeholders for improving industrial practices on water and energy use efficiency, chemical management, environmental pollution control and improving workers' wellbeing.
∎ The Programme Manager – Textiles & Apparel will engage with relevant stakeholders to convene dialogue for improving productivity in compliance with the national and international social and environmental standards. The position will drive sustainable and resource-efficient business cases for circular economy for the industry for waste management and reducing water and carbon footprint in the supply chain.
∎ Under the overall supervision of the Country Manager and strategic support from national and regional technical expertise, the Programme Manager will accelerate the Apparel and Textiles portfolio of Solidaridad in Bangladesh.
∎ The position is based in Dhaka with occasional field visits to the project operation areas.
∎ Duties and Accountabilities
∎ Project Management and Operation:
∎ Execute annual planning and implementation, including tracking and reporting of project results;
∎ Facilitate capacity development initiatives for the processing facilities on improving due diligence and compliance with environmental sustainability;
∎ Implement capacity development initiatives for water and energy use efficiency, chemical management, environmental pollution control and improving workers wellbeing;
∎ Supervise team members to execute the planned interventions in an effective and efficient way ensuring timely execution of planned interventions;
∎ Lead the process of project budgeting and ensure efficient use of financial resources allocated for the projects within the committed timeframe;
∎ Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation functions of projects with the M&E team for tracking and reporting of the project outcomes.
∎ Strategic planning:
∎ Gather intelligence of global sustainability perspective and support in developing business cases to incentivise sustainable practices, improve accountability and inclusiveness in the supply chain for fostering supportive business environment.
∎ Coordinate the process of developing tools and guidelines for water and energy use efficiency, chemical management, environmental pollution control and improving workers wellbeing;
∎ Support in developing sustainable framework for circular economy, waste management and reducing water and carbon footprint in the supply chain.
∎ Support in resources mobilisation for improving the portfolio of Solidaridad Textiles and Apparel Programmeming in Bangladesh.
∎ Stakeholder Engagement Activities:
∎ Develop and maintain functional relationships with relevant public-private stakeholders for promoting inclusive and sustainable trade;
∎ Engage in dialogue with the business association, workers’ associations, government, brands and trade bodies for improving supportive business ecosystem services in access to knowledge and information, technologies, and facilities for improved manufacturing processes towards improving workers' well-being and pollution management;
∎ Facilitate dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration towards improving workers’ productivity, gender equality and sustainable development in the textile and apparel sector.
∎ Employment Type: Project based fixed term
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary & Other Benefits: Solidaridad offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with Solidaridad Asia pay scales and Service Rule. The benefits package includes provident fund, one festival bonus, gratuities and medical insurance as per the organizational policy.
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Read Before Apply:
To apply, please send a CV (3 pages max.) and a cover letter (1 page) explaining your desire, relevant skills, and experiences at [email protected] The position applied for should be clearly mentioned in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.
Apply Procedure:
Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected] or Email your CV from My Bdjobs account
Company Information:
∎ Solidaridad Network Asia
∎ Apartment # A1, Merry dale (1st Floor), House # 32, Road # 10A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
Address::
∎ Apartment # A1, Merry dale (1st Floor), House # 32, Road # 10A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
Application Deadline: 30 Mar 2024
Category: Garments/Textile
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 30th Mar 2024
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