Job Description

Position: National Program Director

Location: New Delhi

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Job Type:  Fixed te

Start date: Immediate 

Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) is an Asian global labour and social alliance across garment-producing countries in Asia. Founded in 2007, AFWA builds unity among Asian garment unions to hold global fashion brands accountable for labour rights.  

AFWA is currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a full-time National Program Director in India. This dynamic role will require extensive interstate field travel, providing a unique opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders. As the National Program Director, you will collaborate closely with trade unions, civil society organizations, and various stakeholders throughout India. If you are passionate about fostering collaboration, building partnerships, and working towards positive change for workers and their families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opport 

Responsibilities 

Foster collaborations among potential and current partners, while also expanding connections with civil society, including labour, feminist, anti-caste, and student movements. 

Identify, analyse and monitor developments and emerging issues within the labour movement and garment supply chain of India 

Design, plan and implement advocacy strategies and campaigns in line with the AFWA India’s overall vision  

Work with AFWA India National Team and ensure overall coordination of programmatic initiatives in the country 

Represent the organization in the social/labour/feminist movement circles, as well as with our leadership at external meetings or events 

Work within the AFWA national team and perform other relevant duties as required by supervisors 

Qualifications/Skills 

Master’s degree (development studies, public policy, labour studies, women’s studies) or equivalent  

At least 5 years of experience in program coordination, advocacy, network building with labour rights or human rights organizations 

Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, communicate effectively, and build lasting relationships with civil society leaders, union partners, and program staff. 

Strong understanding of labour rights and economic justice in a global context  

Self-motivated and comfortable working independently within agreed framework  

Excellent written and spoken English; fluency in Hindi 

Ability to maintain focus in a multifarious work environment; comfortable with deadlines and field obligations 

Integrity, professional discretion, and ability to handle sensitive or confidential matters. 

Experience in research and writing on labour rights and global supply chains; and knowledge of labour movement, a plus. 

Our values and commitment to safe 

AFWA is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of all of whom AFWA engages with.  

About Company

All Jobs posted by: Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA)