JOB DESCRIPTION
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
ABOUT THE CENTRE FOR CHILD RIGHTS AND BUSINESS
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. We operate as a social enterprise and our clients are international companies with global supply chains.
In the 10+ years of our journey to date, we have improved the lives of thousands of children, young people and working parents. We are also one of the few organisations working specifically on child labour prevention and remediation, including child labour risk assessments, and planning and execution of remediation programmes for child labour victims.
We are a friendly, diverse, and international team, united by a common passion: to improve the world for children by supporting businesses to understand and address their impact on children throughout their value chain.
This is a full-time position based in the US.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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, write reports etc.
Support the implementation of child labour remediation programme 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 training to the consultant/s on the above-mentioned services.
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 gained 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 issues 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
Professional, innovative, creative, and a self-starter
Passion for finding innovative ways to promote child rights in business operations
Excellent writing skills and attention to detail, including proper spelling, grammar, and formatting of presentations and reports
Strong organisational, time management and multitasking skills
Ability to travel
For more information or application please contact recruitment@childrights-business.org by May 31, 2024.