GIZ is a federally owned enterprise and is supporting the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.
The FABRIC project supports the Asian textile industry in its transformation towards fair production for people and the environment. It identifies the common interests of key actors – in the factories, ministries, civil society and international brand manufacturers – and brings them together with the aim of developing a shared vision of sustainability and promoting greater cooperation. Such an approach can pave the way for qualitative growth alongside price competition. In cooperation with the Initiative Global Solidarity it works with industry stakeholders towards adopting a joint position on sustainable production criteria and global partnerships, provides advisory on sustainability standards and risk mitigation and grievance mechanisms. The project operates globally, as well as particular in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan and Viet Nam and also works with China.
- Category:
Business Administration, Economics, Social Work, Exec. / Management
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Type :
Job Opportunity
- Location:
Phnom Penh
- Schedule: Full-time
- Salary:
N/A
This position is for our project Promotion of Sustainability in the Textile and Garment Sector in Asia (FABRIC) in Cambodia, based in Phnom Penh.
The holder of the Senior Private Sector Development Specialist for Sustainability in the Textile and Garment Sector position is expected to lead partnerships with the private sector, Government and other stakeholders to promote the sustainable development of the sector.
- Lead and implement project activities to improve the sustainability performance of the textile and garment sector with a special focus on social compliance, gender equality, labour standards and human rights topics
- Provide technical advisory and management support to improve social standards, gender equality and workers` rights in close coordination with relevant actors, especially unions and NGOs etc.
- Coordinate and strengthen relationships with senior actors of the private sector as well as partner organisations from government, academia, service provider with regards to activities and policies promoting a sustainable garment sector
- Procurement and management of external consultancies to support capacity development measures and events
- Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the project activities
- Responsible for developing project action plans and to synchronise the planning and budgeting system
- Ensure knowledge management: collect, processes and distributes information, monitors communication and interaction between government institutions, NGOs and society through analyses of the media, direct dialogue, participation
- Support regional activities in close collaboration with the other partner countries
Requirements
- University degree in Business Administration, Social Work, Economics, Social Science or other relevant disciplines.
- At least 10 years of professional work experience in related positions of increasing responsibility;
- At least 4 years experiences working with NGOs and/or development cooperation and/or with the private sector; experience in the garment sector and a relevant network would be considered a distinct advantage
- Profound knowledge of relevant topics and international discussions in the field of descent work, labour and workers` rights, gender equality, occupational, health and safety, preferably in the garment sector
- Understanding of relevant capacity development issues
- Experience in project management and coordination
- Excellent communication skills and negotiation experience in complex situations with senior stakeholders from development sector, NGOs, private sector and government, enabling collaboration to achieve joint objectives
- Good general understanding of relevant topics in Cambodia with regard to social sustainability standards
- Proven ability to work in a team, also in intercultural contexts
- Good moderation and facilitation skills;
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills; knowledge of Chinese would be a distinct advantage
- Category:
Business Administration, Economics, Exec. / Management
-
Type :
Job Opportunity
- Location:
Phnom Penh
- Schedule: Full-time
- Salary:
N/A
This position is for our project Promotion of Sustainability in the Textile and Garment Sector in Asia (FABRIC) in Cambodia, based in Phnom Penh.
The holder of the Senior Private Sector Development Specialist for Supply Chain Sustainability in the Textile and Garment Sector position is expected to lead partnerships with the private sector, Government and other stakeholders to promote the sustainable development of the sector.
- Lead and implement project activities to improve the sustainability performance of the textile and garment sector with a special focus on social and environmental compliance and standards, due diligence and risk assessment in supply chains, human rights topics
- Provide technical advisory and management support to improve the sustainability in the supply chain in close coordination with relevant actors (e.g. private sector, associations, NGOs etc.)
- In cooperation with stakeholders from Germany/Europe, develop and plan advisory services for supply chain actors to enhance due diligence and sustainability management in the textile and garment supply chain
- Procurement and management of external consultancies to support capacity development measures and to conduct events and stakeholder dialogues
- Coordinate and strengthen relationships with senior actors of the private sector and business associations as well as partner organisations from government, academia, with regards to activities and policies promoting a sustainable garment sector in Cambodia
- Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the project activities
- Responsible for developing project action plans and to synchronise the planning and budgeting system
- Ensure knowledge management: collect, processes and distributes information, monitors communication and interaction between government institutions, NGOs and society through analyses of the media, direct dialogue, participation
- Support regional activities in close collaboration with the other partner countries
Requirements
- University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Sustainable supply chain management or other relevant disciplines
- At least 10 years of professional work experience in related positions of increasing responsibility
- At least 3 years experiences working with the private sector and/or third-party certifier and/or development cooperation; experience in the textile/garment or other industrial sectors and a relevant network would be considered a distinct advantage
- Profound knowledge of relevant topics and international discussions of sustainability in the supply chain, due diligence, social and environmental standards, preferably in the garment sector
- Understanding of relevant capacity development issues in the sector in Cambodia
- Experience in project management and coordination, preferably in the private sector
- Excellent communication skills and negotiation experience in complex situations with senior stakeholders from development sector, NGOs, private sector and government, enabling collaboration to achieve joint objectives
- Good general understanding of relevant topics in Cambodia with regard to social sustainability standards
- Proven ability to work in a team, also in intercultural contexts
- Good moderation and facilitation skills;
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills; knowledge of Chinese would be a distinct advantage
- Category:
Economics, Business Administration, Exec. / Management
-
Type :
Job Opportunity
- Location:
Phnom Penh
- Schedule: Full-time
- Salary:
N/A
This position is for our project Promotion of Sustainability in the Textile and Garment Sector in Asia (FABRIC) in Cambodia, based in Phnom Penh.
The holder of the Private Sector Development Specialist for Supply Chain Sustainability in the Textile and Garment Sector position is expected to lead partnerships with the private sector, Government and other stakeholders to promote the sustainable development of the sector.
- Support the implementation of project activities to improve the sustainability performance of the textile and garment sector with a special focus on social and environmental compliance and standards, due diligence and risk assessment in supply chains, human rights topics
- Conduct and support data collection, analysis and assessments with regards to sustainability in the textile and garment supply chains
- Coordinate with and provide technical support to partners from the private sector, business associations as well as partner organisations from NGOs, academia, service providers to enhance due diligence and sustainability management in Cambodia
- Support relevant capacity development formats as well as country-specific and regional events/workshops/roundtables in the field of sustainable supply chains
- Support the monitoring and evaluation of the project activities
- Contribute to the knowledge management of the project by collecting and adequately distributing information and relevant communication material about the activities
- Support regional activities in close collaboration with the other partner countries
Requirements
- University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Sustainable supply chain management or other relevant disciplines
- At least 5 years of professional work experience in related positions of increasing responsibility, preferably with the private sector and/or third-party certifier and/or development cooperation; experience in the garment sector or another industrial sector and a relevant network would be considered a distinct advantage
- Knowledge of relevant topics and international discussions of sustainability in the supply chain, due diligence, social and environmental standards, preferably in the garment sector
- Understanding of relevant capacity development issues in the sector in Cambodia is an asset
- Good communication skills with stakeholders from development sector, NGOs, private sector and government, enabling collaboration to achieve joint objectives
- Proven ability to work in a team, also in intercultural contexts
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills; knowledge of Chinese would be a distinct advantage
Applicants who meet the requirements should send:
- A cover letter briefly describing and justifying how they meet the above mentioned requirements
- An updated CV (Certificates should not be included in the application)
- Recommendation letters from the most recent employers
By email provided in the contact detail
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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