Senior Social Compliance Audit Specialist (On Board After Tết)

Company Overview:

Founded in 2004, this independent, not-for-profit organization champions integrity and sustainability across all sectors. It is dedicated to improving ethical standards at factories worldwide, focusing on ethics, non-discrimination, employment practices, and workplace safety. The organization facilitates communication, social compliance audits, support and guidance for continuous improvement, and cooperation among manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers globally.

The organization offers assessment and monitoring tools to achieve responsible sourcing goals and drive standards, aiming to create a better life for workers around the world. This includes the development and implementation of the Certification program and other initiatives that assure compliance with labor standards and enhance the lives of workers in the supply chain.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Social Compliance Audit Specialist to join our team in Vietnam. This role involves monitoring and managing audit quality conducted by accredited audit firm partners, engaging with factories on-site, and collaborating with audit firms and buyers. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate the soft skills necessary to create a comfortable experience for factory management and workers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. They should instill a sense of support among factory management, emphasizing our commitment to their development and improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review social audit reports submitted by audit firms to ensure quality and compliance with the program’s guidelines.

• Conduct on-site engagements with factories to provide support and guidance in improving their social compliance performance.

• Manage auditor accreditation, training, and monitoring of audit firms.

• Collaborate with factories, audit firms, and buyers’ audit teams on technical and audit-related matters.

• Support the technical aspects of Factory Training initiatives.

• Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders, including factory management and buyers.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Quality Management, Audit).

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in social compliance auditing.

Knowledge: Strong understanding of social compliance audit processes and standards.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Integrity: Commitment to the highest standards of integrity and ethical behaviour.

Business Acumen: Strong sense of business development and the ability to identify growth opportunities.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Vietnamese.

Location Preference: Candidates from Hanoi are preferred.