The Health & Safety Accord (Pvt) Ltd. Communications and Stakeholders Engagement Coordinator will serve as a part of the Pakistan Accord team in Pakistan under the supervision of the Country Director/CEO or their assigned person.

The resource will lead the development and execution of integrated communication strategies to raise awareness, foster engagement, and ensure transparency around the Pakistan Accord's objectives and progress. This role serves as the communications focal point for both internal and external stakeholders, enhancing the Accord's visibility and maintaining a consistent voice across media, digital platforms, and stakeholder touchpoints.

The role requires close collaboration with the Pakistan Accord teams in Karachi and Lahore, and coordination with the International Accord Secretariat in Amsterdam. Travel to other cities may be required as per operational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Media Engagement

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the Pakistan Accord's mission and goals
• Support the Country Director in media communications and engagement with Pakistan-based signatory brand representatives and external stakeholders
• Draft and disseminate press releases, media statements, and responses, as needed
• Maintain and regularly update a media database; organize press events and compile regular media coverage overviews relevant to the Accord's scope (human rights, labour rights, etc.)

Digital & Content Management

• Manage content for the Pakistan Accord LinkedIn page (in coordination with Communications person at International Accord): draft regular posts, event updates, and key messages, including capturing and sharing multimedia from events
• Coordinate content creation for newsletters, digital platforms, and Pakistan-specific input for Accord reports (e.g., quarterly, annual)
• Collaborate with website developers, graphic designers, and HR to ensure up-to-date content, especially on team profiles and vacancies
• Maintain a well-organized multimedia library (photos, videos, testimonials, infographics)

Stakeholder Engagement & Events

• Ensure ongoing engagement with signatory brands, manufacturers, trade unions, civil society organisations, and government bodies
• Support in organising workshops, events, and focused training sessions and for related internal/external comms
• Facilitate outreach and relationship-building with CSR/sourcing directors, advocacy groups, industry forums, and academia
• Gather quotes and feedback from local stakeholders to develop compelling testimonials and stories
• Participate in and support organisation of key stakeholder workshops, training sessions, conferences, and knowledge-sharing events
• Collaborate with Engineering and Remediation teams to develop and communicate case studies of successful factory interventions

Internal Coordination & Visibility

• Ensure consistent communication with the International Accord and Pakistan Accord management teams for aligned messaging and stakeholder engagement
• Provide transparent communication on progress, obligations, and compliance status to stakeholders
• Clarify the Accord's position on regulatory issues and facilitate engagement with government authorities under the guidance of Country Management

Monitoring & Evaluation of Communications

• Track media and public discourse relevant to the Accord's thematic areas
• Monitor the effectiveness of communication initiatives (e.g., web traffic, social media engagement) and provide reports to management for strategy refinement
• Leverage digital tools such as MailChimp, SEO, and social media analytics to enhance reach and impact

Key Stakeholders

• Pakistan Accord Management Team (Karachi & Lahore)
• International Accord Secretariat (Amsterdam)
• Signatory brands and retailers
• Factory management and workers
• Civil society organisations and trade unions
• Provincial regulatory authorities (Punjab and Sindh)
• Industry associations
• CSR/Sourcing professionals
• Media and journalists
• Academic and research institutions
• International/multilateral organisations and MSIs

Qualifications and Skills

Ideal candidates should have:

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, Social Sciences, or a related field

Experience

• 6-8 years of professional experience in communications or stakeholder engagement, ideally within textile, NGOs/INGO's, corporate sustainability teams, or international organization/s

Technical Skills

• Proven skills in strategic communication, media relations, and social media management (including SEO and MailChimp)
• Strong visual and digital content creation abilities; familiarity with design and publishing tools
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and editorial skills with experience in reports, press releases, and social media

Professional Skills

• Demonstrated ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, including brands, media, civil society, and regulatory authorities
• Proficiency in event planning and coordination
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety, and/or the textile and garment sector

Personal Attributes

• High professional integrity, initiative, and commitment to promoting workers' rights and workplace safety
• High level of professionalism, integrity, honesty, strong work ethic, and commitment to the goals of Pakistan Accord

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English and Urdu (spoken and written)

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 the global trade unions IndustriALL and UNI Global Union. 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 invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Communications and Stake Holders Engagement Coordinator.

Compensation and Employment Terms

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