All Discussions Tagged 'placement' - Ethical Fashion SOURCE Network2024-03-28T08:37:23Zhttps://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/group/jobs/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=placement&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSOKO Kenya - Ethical fashion factory work placement in Kenya.tag:ethicalfashionforum.ning.com,2015-04-21:2622461:Topic:2558352015-04-21T13:06:40.435ZEthical Fashion Forumhttps://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/profile/EthicalFashionForum
<div>SOKO is a clothing manufacturing unit based in Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary in Kenya. We run a self-sustaining manufacturing business with <b>social and environmental principles at our core</b> - we pay fair wages, provide needed social services, a pleasant place of work and are committed to limiting our environmental impact.</div>
<div>SOKO <b>work placement</b>: <b>4 - 6 months </b>(May/June 2015 - October 2015)</div>
<div>This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested…</div>
<div>SOKO is a clothing manufacturing unit based in Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary in Kenya. We run a self-sustaining manufacturing business with <b>social and environmental principles at our core</b> - we pay fair wages, provide needed social services, a pleasant place of work and are committed to limiting our environmental impact.</div>
<div>SOKO <b>work placement</b>: <b>4 - 6 months </b>(May/June 2015 - October 2015)</div>
<div>This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in <b>learning more about ethical fashion</b> and ethical manufacturing.</div>
<div>SOKO has a team of 50 people and over the course of the placement you will have the opportunity to work in every area of the company and <b>get a well rounded understanding of ethical garment manufacturing</b>.</div>
<div>The role will include involvement in production planning, management of production schedules, pattern development and cutting, quality control, liaising with clients, problem solving and developing SOKO's social media.</div>
<div>We are looking for <b>a motivated, passionate person</b> with a willingness to learn and get stuck in.</div>
<div>Skills required:</div>
<div>Fluency in English</div>
<div>Very competent computer skills (Microsoft Office)<br/>A basic knowledge of garment construction and pattern reading</div>
<div>Competent at formal written communication in English</div>
<div>The placement will include accommodation and a per diem.</div>
<div>Come and <b>be a part of a factory at the forefront of the Fashion Revolution</b>.</div>
<div>For more information please email <a href="mailto:jo@soko-kenya.com">jo@soko-kenya.com</a>.</div>