Shirajum Munira

I pride myself in being associated with Lindex Bangladesh as Global Women Empowerment Manager, before that work in BRAC as Sr. Trainer, RMG project for Social Compliance Programme, worked  in PUMA, Bangladesh as Supply Chain Sustainability Manager (South Asia). I have work with Better Work, ILO, Amman, Jordan as Enterprise Advisor for 11 months and before that work with Standard Group Bangladesh as Social Compliance Manager for over 36 months and implementing a management style which strongly emphasizes my team work and relationship building founded upon clear communication and expectations. I have worked with Bureau Varitas Bangladesh Ltd., as a Social Accountability Auditor for over 20 months, worked with Standard Group as an Assistant Social Compliance Manager for over 18 months, worked with Doel Group of Industries Ltd as a Coordinator compliance& dyeing for over 32 months and worked with Shakh Boutique & Handicrafts as a Marketing Executive for over 29 months. During all of my jobs I have demonstrated my ability in Compliance & HR process by applying knowledge of various quality tools.

A review of my resume will further acquaint you with my background and qualifications for this role. 

My resume shows my career growth and experience. It clearly demonstrates my leadership & communication skills and ability to work efficiently under successful situations that have helped me prove my worth and be a resourceful employee for the organization. Through I have attached my resume and credentials for your reference; you can always contact me if you require any explanation on this information. I hope that you will revert at the earliest.

Experience

Global Women Empowerment Manager

Lindex Bangladesh (Global Position)

August 2021–Present

• "We take the lead in creating fair and equal workplaces for women" in production
• Owning the overall global strategy for implementing Lindex women empowerment program in supply chain (we women and health related programs)
• Secure the implementation of the program, working with the Regional sustainability managers/Sustainability developers/business managers
• On the ground support (training, consulting) for supply chain partner
• Understanding which partners and projects that are available and best pushes Lindex towards our goal in each production market
• Develop methods to follow up the sustainability of the program and owning the integration in Lindex scorecard
• Stakeholder engagement in each market
• Represent Lindex in Women Empowerment related discussions connected to supply chain in relevant forums
• Seek and share necessary information to reach the best results
• Understanding Lindex Promise for future generations and deliver on the goals
• Being part of the global sustainability team
• Take responsibility for developing own skills and performance
• Continuously improve working methods within the role

Key Achievement. Achieved a 99% customer feedback score in the first month of employment and maintained it constantly ever since.

 Senior Trainer, Human Rights & Legal Aid Services, Social Compliance

BRAC Bangladesh

August 2019–June 2021

• Prepare tools, material on environmental & social compliance standards to provide training in formal & informal sector
• Roll as Master trainer providing ToT for different stakeholders 
• Organize work plan of execution for multiple projects
• Plan & organize training for different stake holders on compliance issues- safety management system, decent work, safeguarding, Financial Literacy & Digital wage, grievance, force labor, child labor, gender, occupational safety, capacity building, women empowerment etc
• Do training & participant evaluation 
• Project planning & setting up strategies
• Incorporate action Plan physically and economically for successful implementation
• Formulate pledge template & project budgeting
• Development service to industries supporting systems, communication and documentation for operationalization (formal & informal sector)
• Case studies on victim of different project
• Responsible for safety training & training assessment
• Plan for the meeting agenda & facilitate meeting
• Monthly updates in team meeting about amendment of local law & standard, compliance status & project progress, timeline, budget and risk framework
• Representing BRAC attending seminar & conference on behalf
• Deliver the job responsibility with respect of integrity
• Main the Client confidentiality
• Supervise project support staff as required
• Any assignment given by the higher management

Supply Chain Sustainability Manager (South Asia)

PUMA, WORLD CAT LIMITED

November 2018–January 2019

• Lead assessment independently using conversion skill of external audit reports rating of world reputed brands (FFC platform) to produce high standard reports on assessments findings, recommendations for improvement, supplier improvement plans, progress reports, analyze key performance indicators, risk assessments, and CAP status verify on implementation at supplier level locally as well as internationally.
• Assist in building constituent capacity at national structural level to achieve structural, sustainable change in labor administration, industrial relations and social dialogue systems. Also, toil with influencing agendas with the goal of using programmatic learning to impact national & international legislation, related policies and PUMA standard.

Enterprise advisor (Consultant)

ILO, Jordan

November 2017–October 2018

•  Conduct advisory & provide training Services build in factory capacity to improve working conditions and to develop management systems in participating factories
• Leading assessment at the enterprise level
• Independently produce high standard reports on (i) assessments findings, (ii) recommendations for improvement, (iii) enterprise improvement plans and (iv) progress reports on implementation
• Review the reports of other advisors as part of the peer review Better Work quality assurance system
• Assist in building constituent capacity at national structural level to achieve structural, sustainable change in labor administration, industrial relations and social dialogue systems
• Working with influencing agenda with the goal of using programmatic learning to impact national legislation and related policies
• Determine the direct impact on enterprise performance and access to international markets

Social Compliance Manager

STANDARD GROUP, dhaka, bangladesh

October 2014–October 2017

• Develop policy- procedures & departmental agenda, take approval after necessary amendment
• Manage the processes of obtaining required licenses and permits as per Bangladeshi law
• Conduct internal audit & assessment such as-Ethical, Environmental, Technical, Supply Chain Security, Factory Capacity & Capability Assessment, Brand Protection Audit, internal advisory to improve condition to meet predetermined organizational goal upholding standard for capacity development
• Submit CAPAR, remediation plan & immediate solution against root cause analysis for sustainable implementation
• Apply analysis for problem solving through training based on skill level maintaining a time frame 

Accountability Auditor

Bureau Veritas Consumer product services Bangladesh Ltd

February 2013–September 2014

• Conduct audit & Inspection & Assessment Services, such as-Ethical, SCS as per local law & client standard.
• Analysis polices & procedures
• Verification the implementation of policies & procedures committed as legal & regulatory compliance & ethical human practice in all aspect of business with Terms & Engagement
• Verify the Code of Conduct as required by different clients in full compliance with applicable local law, rules & regulations pertaining to all aspect of factory operations in different jurisdiction
• Screening the standard of Wages& benefits, working hours/Days Off, Child labor, Prison /Force labor, Discrimination, Abuse & Harassment, Free Association, Disciplinary Practice, Women’s Rights, Health & Safety, sub-contract issue, Environmental Requirement Issues with monitoring maintaining the existing social legal & client requirement

Assistant Manager, Social Compliance

STANDARD GROUP, dhaka, bangladesh

August 2011–February 2013

• Responsible legal, social, environmental compliance related issues
• To conduct all types audit such as-Ethical, FCCA, SCS, Brand Protection and Technical
• Verify the corrective action based on the findings
• CAPA submission for different client
• Develop policy & take approval after necessary amendment
• Conduct internal audit & assessment

Coordinator Compliance & Dyeing

DOEL GROUP OF INDUSTRIES LTD, dhaka, bangladesh

December 2008–July 2011

• Social & environmental compliance related issues
• Co-ordinate for all types of audit & meetings
• Supervision of compliance & admin related task (meeting, counseling, environment, health & safety, security, maternity, maintenance, recruitment, leave & benefits
• Co-ordinate Dyeing section with knitting, printing & garment factories of the group

Executive, Marketing

SHAKH BOUTIQUE & HANDICRAFTS, dhaka, bangladesh

 May 2006– November2008

• Promote the prospects of Jute product as well as marketing in export market.
• Ensure quality
• Source set up for different products
• Verify the local marketing Feasibility analysis

Masters in Science from University of Dhaka