Advocacy consultant

ETI seeks an expert consultant to support us in the development and implementation of an advocacy strategy, to strengthen ETI’s influence, amplify the impact of our work and ensure that ETI’s strategic priorities are integrated within policy and funding priorities in the UK and Internationally. 

The consultant must be an expert in advocacy and public affairs and have a track record of successfully delivering advocacy strategies to effectively influence government and policy change. The consultant should possess the ability to develop an advocacy strategy for the organisation, facilitating the process of engaging with internal parties and members to develop a fit for purpose strategy. 

ETI is part of a consortium of organisations working to advance the human rights of workers in international garment supply chains. The consortium, known as STITCH, consists of the ETI, FairWear Foundation, Mondial FNV, CNV, CDI and Cividep. STITCH has a strong advocacy and lobbying programme which has been influential in effectively lobbying for the CSDDD at the European level. 

This role is funded by STITCH funded to replicate learning from the advocacy work in the EU, within the UK and the current focus on potential new mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD) legislation.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Application process

Download the TOR above. 

Please email applications for this consultancy to hr@eti.org.uk by 30 December 2024 with the subject line ‘ETI Advocacy Consultant’.

Applications should include:

• Short overview of how you meet the qualifications, skills and experience required for this consultancy
• Copy of latest CV
• Indication of renumeration expectations, number of days suggested to meet the obligations in the TOR and availability

Interviews for the position will take place the week commencing 20 January 2025.