The Health & Safety Accord (Pvt) Ltd. Financing Remediation Specialist (FRS) will serve as a  part of the Pakistan Accord Remediation team under the supervision of the Remediation  Department Manager - Pakistan Accord and CEO or their assigned person. 

The resource will also work closely with the International Accord Deputy Director and Policy  & Accountability Coordinator (the Remediation Financing Team). The resource will be responsible for the communication and coordination with and between Accord-covered  factories, the responsible Accord brands, the Pakistan and International Accord Secretariats  and their relevant departments. Responsibilities will include supporting a factory’s  remediation process, development of factory finance plans to cover remediation costs and  factory requests for financial support from responsible brands.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

General 

• Oversee and coordinate the Pakistan Accord remediation process for assigned factories from initial inspection to CAP completion, and in particular the development of factory  finance plans. 

• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between brands, factories, workers, and the relevant Accord staff related to inspections, CAP implementation and financing remediation. 

• Update factory-by-factory data related to inspections and financing remediation for Accord management in a timely manner according to policies, protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Pakistan Accord.  

• Support data management and processes related to inspection and financing remediation monitoring including case management tools and trackers.  

• Perform any other duties as delegated by the Remediation Department Manager and senior management of the International Accord and the Pakistan Accord. 

CAP & Remediation Implementation 

• Ensure that regular CAP updates are submitted by assigned factories to the Accord within the set timelines. 

• Ensure inspection reports, Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), all other relevant documents and data are uploaded into the Accord database.  

• Coordinate with the Engineering Departments on any technical questions from factories related to remediation requirements and timelines. 

• Coordinate and follow-up with the Engineering Departments to ensure timely production and dissemination of the inspection reports, CAPs, fire, electrical and structural design  and drawing and escalation related documents. 

Financing Remediation 

• Coordinate and follow-up with factories to obtain the required documentation for the  development of factory finance plans and processing of factory finance requests, and  ensure these are accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.  

• Analyse the financing documentation and other relevant documents submitted by a  factory in support of its request for remediation financing.  

• Coordinate with the Engineering Departments on any queries relating to factory CAP  costing.  

• Work closely with the International Accord Secretariat on the processing of factory  finance plans, factory finance requests, and reporting requirements.  

Required Qualifications and Skills 

• Bachelor's / Masters’ in Business and Accounting or other relevant discipline.

• 4-6 years experience reviewing balance sheets, order books and financial audits, preferably those of garment factories or other related industries. 

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel. 

• Experience working with data management systems. 

• Excellent written and spoken English. Working proficiency in Urdu is preferable.

• Ability to work in team environment and coordinate with various teams. 

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills. 

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Knowledge of the textile and garment industry / supply chain.  

• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety at workplace. 

• Knowledge of audits and inspections.

About the International Accord 

The International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry  (International Accord) is an agreement between garment brands and global trade unions. The  agreement builds on the 2013 and 2018 Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh.  More than 200 garment and textile brands have signed the International Accord. Since May  2013, the Accord programs have reached over 2,000 factories employing around 2 million  workers in Bangladesh. In December 2022 the Accord brands and unions agreed to establish  a new program in Pakistan in 2023 which will promote worker safety through independent  inspections, remediation, training programs and a worker complaints mechanism. 

About Health and Safety Accord (Pvt) Ltd: 

The Health and Safety Accord (Pvt) Ltd, is a subsidiary of International Accord BV, The  Netherlands, established with an objective of improving health and safety conditions in the  textile and garment industry.  

We are currently hiring and inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the  position of Financing Remediation Specialist (FRS). 

Compensation and Employment Terms: 

We offer a dynamic, internationally oriented work environment, fringe benefits, and a  competitive salary based on experience. The above positions are currently offered as a one year renewable contract. We have offices in Karachi/Lahore and the position to be based as  per preference, with frequent travels to industrial sites in other cities, across Pakistan (as and  when required).