Senior Factory Co-Ordinator

• Support the implementation of LABS initiative and its standards, consistent with project objectives
• Directly manage and coordinate the assessment process for about 50 factories.
• Working cooperatively with others to create a safe work site environment; and communicating effectively with the facility owners, contractors and stakeholders associated with the LABS Initiative.
• Collaborate with Engineers and Auditors working with Remediation Firms, Inspection and Quality Assurance Firms
• Clarify the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) generated after assessments to factories, where needed
• Schedule and perform factory visits to follow-up on implementation progress of the safety audits conducted under LABS Initiative by Inspection Firms
• Track, document and report online the factory progress summarizing gaps and opportunities
• Monitor Inspection Firm’s performance and give timely feedback to Country Manager
• Attending and convening meetings as assigned
• Relationship building with Brand Participants, Factories, Training & Inspection Firms
• Provide Training on FFC (Fair Factories Clearing house) after being trained by FFC Lead
• Interacting with LABS Initiative counter parts in other countries for sharing good practices and benchmarking quality control standards
• Administrative function and support as needed in the operations of the LABS Initiative including but not limited to setting up meetings, making arrangements for training, preparing minutes of meetings and participating in operations call, if needed

• The successful applicant will be offered a consultancy contract for one year with competitive remuneration, but with very high possibility to extend. IDH offers a challenging position with opportunities for growth within an enthusiastic and passionate team.
• Direct exchange of the interview.

• An engineer with at least 7 years on site experience in conducting Structural, Fire & Electrical safety audits, preferably in Apparel, Textile and Footwear industry or any other manufacturing industry
• Being able to understand technical drawings, testing, and design documents to participate in verification and validation discussions
• Sound knowledge of Structural, Electrical, and Fire safety aspects linked to Factory construction
• Proficiency in understanding Vietnamese Building Codes and Standards
• Able to address implementation issues and resolve conflict
• Education Level: Graduation (B. Tech or B.E- Electrical/Fire)/ Post Graduation (Desirable)
• Ability to communicate reasonably well both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people/audiences in English and local language (Vietnamese)

• Send their CV/resume and application letter (in English), explaining your interest and capabilities for the position