Country Representative (China)

Do you want to see improved working conditions in China’s export factories?

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is an alliance of companies, trade unions and non-government organisations committed to improving working conditions in global supply chains. Although based in the UK, our member companies source products from many different countries around the world, including China. As members of ETI, they are expected to ensure that their suppliers comply with the ETI Base Code – a code of practice based on international labour standards.

In recognition of China’s dominance as a global supplier of garments and general merchandise products, we are seeking to recruit a full-time Country Representative to expand our activities in China. This new post offers an exciting opportunity to carve out a broader and more strategic role for ETI in China, as well as taking forward our existing Occupational Health and Safety project.

Knowledge of textiles and general goods manufacture, Chinese labour law, current debates on labour standards within China, socio-economics and local institutions will sit alongside excellent consultation, communication, project management and administrative skills. Oral and written fluency in English and Mandarin are also necessary. Cantonese would be useful. The Country Representative will need to be based in either Guangzhou or Hong Kong and be able to provide his or her own office space. The Country Representative will need to travel frequently between China and Hong Kong and to be able to travel internationally.

A permanent contract will be offered on a full-time basis, with salary set according to experience, location and ETI guidelines.

No CVs please. Application forms and Recruitment Information Packs available. Download below or contact:

Carol Sheldon,
Ethical Trading Initiative,
Cromwell House, 14 Fulwood Place, London  WC1V 6HZ
carol@eti.org.uk.

Closing Date: Thursday 8 June - APPLICATIONS CLOSED.

Interview date 26/27 June in Hong Kong.

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In PDF format (recommended):

• Full information & application pack [PDF, 480kb] which includes:
  • Advertisement
  • Application Form
  • Recruitment Pack (incl Job Description, & Person Specification)
  • Equal Opportunities Policy, & Monitoring Form.

• Advertisement [MS Word, 41kb]
• Application Form [MS Word, 49kb]
• Information Pack [MS Word, 137kb]
       (incl Job Description, & Person Specification).
• Equal Opportunities Policy, & Monitoring Form [MS Word, 111kb]