Expression of Interest: Short-term Consultancy Assignment to SLCP
Our goal is to improve labor conditions in global supply chains. The Social and Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) is currently seeking talented and motivated individuals who wish to join us on our mission. The program is growing quickly, and we expect to expand the team in the foreseeable future. See also our Talent Pool advertisement.
We are now specifically looking for short-term consultancy support (3-4 months) in the area of Technology & Data Insights. In the Terms of Reference (ToR) below, you’ll find more information on the assignment: SLCP Business Rules Review & Update.
What is the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP)?
SLCP is a multi-stakeholder initiative consisting of leading brands, manufacturers, civil society, audit firms and consultancies in the apparel & footwear sector. Collectively our signatories have developed and are implementing a Converged Assessment Framework to replace proprietary social audit tools with the aim of reducing audit fatigue and ultimately freeing up resources to improve working conditions. SLCP’s work is driven by a small staff – the Secretariat – that coordinates the collective efforts of the signatories and delivers the day-to-day operations of the program.
Find more information on: www.slconvergence.org
To Apply
If you are interested in applying for one of these assignments, please let us know by sending an email to coordinator@slconvergence.org. In this email, we ask you to:
Explicitly note the specific SLCP assignment: SLCP Business Rules Review & Update Add your CV
Include a document describing the compatibility
o Rationale (match competencies & experience)
o Motivation & availability
o Proposed approach (please link to the ToR as provided)
Provide your (day/month) rate; SLCP’s day rate ranges between $250-$450 USD depending on level of experience/ expertise
State in your covering letter your consent for us to keep your application on file for up to 12 months in the case you’d also want to be considered for future assignments
SLCP is committed to diversity & inclusion, and we encourage all applicants, no matter age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, sex and gender identity, religion or political affiliation, to apply for vacancies.
SLCP will review applications on a rolling basis.
Terms of Reference (ToR) for Consultancy Assignments
SLCP Business Rules Review & Update
Context
SLCP’s mission is to implement the Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) in global supply chains to capture labor conditions at the facility level. The objective is that this data would be collected, verified, stored, and shared in a way that is scalable, secure and with integrity.
SLCP has designed and implemented a system for hosting and sharing SLCP verified assessments. This system consists of a central distribution Gateway (developed by ITC, the International Trade Centre) and a network of Accredited Hosts. For more information about this semi-decentral system, see: Helpdesk SLCP data hosting & sharing system.
To ensure consistency and data quality & integrity, the system is founded on well-documented Business Rules that the Gateway and Accredited Hosts need to comply with. These Business Rules were developed at the start of operation (2019) and have been expanded since.
After three years of evolution, there is now a need for a thorough review of the Business Rules and an update to restructure them.
Activities and tasks under assignment (high level) – 3 months: 4 days/week
· Review current Business Rules (BR) in detail and discuss with SLCP Senior Manager Technology & Data Insights and SLCP Senior Manager Assessment and Quality
· Identify current gaps and key areas for improvement within the Business Rules
· Identify appropriate tools and formats for documenting the rules
· Engage with key stakeholders on desired updates: ITC/Gateway, Accredited Hosts
· Develop a priority list for updates, including an indication of workload and impact (risks)
· Develop a plan to update the Business Rules, including activities and timelines
· Implement the plan by documenting and organizing the rules, ensuring they are correctly structured, indexed, and cross-referenced, while keeping SLCP senior managers and key stakeholders up to date on progress
· Define a test plan and supporting test data that technology partners will follow to demonstrate their compliance with the revised Business Rules
Generic qualifications
· Motivated to work for purpose-driven organization/enthusiastic personality
· Diplomatic, convincing, energetic, flexible
· Eager to learn and open-minded
· Strong project management skills
· Analytical skills
· Exceptional (English) written and verbal communication skills
· Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
· Literacy of commonly used software programs
· Experience in working with/for a (multistakeholder) organization in sustainability/social compliance in supply chains is an advantage
Specific qualifications
· Business Analyst background (or similar)
· Proven experience in documenting complex business requirements for IT systems, including appropriate use of diagrams, narrative text, tables, etc.
· Familiar with various IT concepts and recent developments involving globally distributed systems, remote computing, web applications, IT systems integration, API definition and management, document and relational databases. Familiarity with JSON and schema validation would be an advantage.
· Experience working with external partners and third-party connected systems
