The Centre for Child Rights and Business (The Centre) is one of the very few organisations in the world working exclusively on child rights issues in the business context. In the 10+ years of our journey to date, we have improved the lives of thousands of children, young people and working parents. We’re a friendly, diverse and international team coming from a range of backgrounds, who all share a joint passion: to make the world a better place for children by helping companies in their sustainability efforts.
The Centre is the frontrunner in the field of child rights. We operate as a social enterprise working directly with companies and business assisting them with building sustainable business models that support and promote children’s rights and improve the lives of children. Our clients are global brands with business and supply chain worldwide.
The Centre is one of the few organisations that are working specifically on child labour prevention and remediation, including child labour risk assessments, and planning and execution of remediation programmes for child labour victims.
The Role
Position: Junior Consultant
Department: Research & Consultancy Services
Location: United States
Reports to: Director of Global Child Rights and Business Consultancy Services
Type: full time consultant
This is a full time position based in the US.
What We Are Looking For
The Centre is looking for a consultant/team of consultants based in the US that can support The Centre on the following tasks in the US:
Assist with the implementation of child rights impact assessments in supply chains including onsite visits to collect data, report writing etc
Support the implementation of child labour remediation program activities, such as onsite assessment, development and implementation of remediation programme including monitoring visits
Support training delivery on child labour prevention and remediation for brands and supply chain factories/farms
Supporting implementation of other child rights and business projects as required
The Centre will provide tools and methodologies including trainings to the consultant/s on the above-mentioned services.
Ideal Profile
Skills, Experiences And Qualifications
At least 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably with at least three years’ experience in a corporate social compliance, sustainability, human rights/child rights and business or a relevant field;
Prior knowledge and experience gain from working with vulnerable groups such as migrant children and families as well as private sector companies and actors;
Master’s degree in social sciences (or equivalent professional experience);
Superior command of both verbal and written English (mother tongue level); working knowledge in Spanish (preferred);
Good understanding of current business and human rights / child rights issues, ESG and supply chain in the US;
Good understanding of labour laws and regulations in the US;
Ability to work independently and with a high level of integrity and professionalism;
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
Highly trustworthy and capable of handling highly sensitive and confidential information;
Present oneself as professional, innovative, creative, and a self-starter;
Passion for finding innovative ways to promote child rights in business operations;
Excellent writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and formatting of presentations and reports;
Strong organizational, time management and multitasking skills.
Ability to travel
For more information or application please contact recruitment@childrights-business.org by 31st May 2024.
What's on Offer?
Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
Opportunity to make a positive impact
Flexible working options
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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