Consultancy: Guidance on gender-disaggregated supply chain data

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  • 3 February 2025
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Subject(s)
Gender
Job vacancy
Supplier guidance, gender data TOR

Position: Consultant for Developing Guidance on Gender-Disaggregated Supply Chain Data
Location: Remote
Consultancy Period: February to March 2025
Application Deadline: 16 February 2025, 8:00 AM GMT

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a pioneering alliance of companies, trade unions, and NGOs working together to improve workers' lives in global supply chains. Our vision is a world of work that protects human rights, ensures dignity for all, provides opportunities, and is free from exploitation and abuse.

We are seeking an experienced consultant or consultancy to develop a practical and comprehensive guidance document for suppliers on the collection and use of gender-disaggregated supply chain data. The consultant/consultancy must have strong expertise in data systems, gender equality in supply chains, and experience working with garment factories, particularly in India.

Purpose of the Consultancy

The consultant/consultancy will:

  • Develop a business case for suppliers on the importance and benefits of gender-disaggregated data for effective Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) and business performance.
  • Provide actionable guidance for suppliers on building systems and processes to collect, analyze, and use gender-disaggregated data.
  • Offer practical steps on how suppliers and brands can work together to improve transparency, buyer-supplier relationships, and working conditions.

This guidance will build on learnings from a pilot project in Tamil Nadu, India, and will serve as a critical resource for improving supplier capacity and advancing gender-responsive HRDD in the garment sector.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with ETI to agree on the framework and methodology for the guidance document.
  • Conduct research and draw on findings from the pilot project in Tamil Nadu.
  • Draft a clear, practical, and user-friendly guidance document tailored to suppliers.
  • Incorporate feedback from ETI and its partners to refine and finalize the document.
  • Deliver the final document (maximum 20 pages) by 14 March 2025.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience working with garment factories and supply chains, particularly engaging with factory management.
  • Expertise in gender equality, women’s empowerment, and gender-disaggregated data collection in supply chains.
  • Proven ability to develop practical, business-focused guidance documents or tools, ideally for the garment sector.
  • Strong analytical and writing skills with attention to detail.
  • Project management experience, including meeting tight deadlines and effective communication.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.

Contract Details

  • Type: Consultancy contract
  • Payment: Fees will be agreed upon in advance, with payment made upon satisfactory completion of deliverables.
  • Timeline: February to March 2025

Application Process

To apply, please download and refer to the TOR above, then send the following to hr@eti.org.uk with the subject line: “Consultancy: Gender-Disaggregated Supply Chain Data Guidance” by 16 February 2025, 8:00 AM GMT:

  • A brief proposal (maximum 3 pages) outlining your suggested framework for the guidance, timeline, and budget.
  • Your CV(s) and evidence of similar work completed.

Given the high volume of applications, feedback will only be provided to shortlisted candidates. Thank you for your understanding and your interest in this opportunity!