Consultant| Gender disaggregated supply chain data

Ethical Trading Initiative


Consultant: Gender disaggregated supply chain data
Ethical Trading Initiative • India • via LinkedIn
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Job description
Position: Expert Consultant/Consultancy

Location: Tamil Nadu

Programme Duration: September and November 2026

Application Deadline: 8am GMT, Monday, + September 2026

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a leading membership organisation focused on addressing human rights impacts in supply chains. By working with companies, trade unions and NGOs we are uniquely placed to tackle the challenges faced by workers around the world. We support businesses to identify and reduce human rights risks in supply chains, through guidance and collaboration across our membership.

ETI is seeking an experienced consultant or consultancy to support the delivery of a capacity building programme on the collection and use of gender-disaggregated supply chain data in participating factories, as part of the project on ‘Strengthening supplier capacity to collect and use gender disaggregated supply chain data’, which is being implemented in India (Tamil Nadu). The consultant/consultancy must have strong expertise in developing and delivery training material for factory management as well as experience of working with garment factories in India.

The aim of the capacity-building programme is to enhance factory management's understanding of gender-disaggregated data for better Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) and business outcomes. It focuses on addressing data collection gaps, improving operational efficiency, and fostering greater supply chain transparency to strengthen buyer-supplier relationships.

Qualifications

· Experience of working with garment factories and supply chains in India, in particular engaging with factory management.

· Strong understanding of data systems, in particular how data can be collected in an efficient manner using systems appropriate for garment producing factories of different sizes and capacities.

· Knowledge and experience in the area of gender equality and women’s empowerment within the context of garment supply chains.

· Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and delivering training to a variety of audiences, preferably in the garment sector or related industries.

· Demonstrated experience in producing reports and documents for a business audience.

· Strong analytical and writing skills.

· Strong project management skills, including timely and clear communication and managing project expectations, and working under tight timelines.

· Fluency in written and spoken English and Tamil.

Expected deliverables:

1. Customised capacity building programme that includes:
• Pre/post-programme surveys to assess changes in participants' knowledge
• Comprehensive set of training modules

2. 2–3-day capacity building programme for factory management on gender-disaggregated data

3. Capacity building report

Application Process:

To learn more about this opportunity, please click "Apply," which will redirect you to our website where you can download the Terms of Reference (ToR). Please submit your CV(s) and an outline proposal of no more than one page with a suggested budget to hr@eti.org.uk with the title ‘Capacity building programme: Strengthening supplier capacity to collect and use gender disaggregated supply chain data’ by +th September 2026, 8am GMT.

Please note that candidates must be based in Tamil Nadu or neighbouring regions, or be willing to travel to fulfil the requirements of this assignment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret to inform you that feedback will only be provided to candidates who are selected for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in our opportunity.