Netherlands – Foreign affairs and other services – Experts for the CBI project to promote decent work in Bangladesh’s small leather goods and bags sector

This expert will play a key role in advancing the project’s goal of fostering a socially compliant small leather goods and bags sector that provides decent jobs to its workers.

This expert will work closely with small leather goods and bags SMEs to develop socially compliant business models. This includes guiding SMEs toward social certification (BSCI and/or SEDEX), implementing social compliance monitoring systems, establishing worker representation mechanisms, and promoting gender-inclusive work practices.

This expert will provide crucial support to the initiatives led by the experts from 1 and 2. The expert’s responsibilities include project, stakeholder and logistical coordination, follow-up coaching and research support. The expert will engage with various sector stakeholders to ensure the seamless implementation of the project within the Bangladeshi small leather goods and bags sector, ultimately aiming to achieve the intended systems change. The expert plays a vital role in ensuring the project runs smoothly and that all stakeholders remain motivated and engaged.