JOB DESCRIPTION 

Position: Project Manager Africa, Europe and Americas   

Department: Products and Services   

Reports to: Director Products & Services for Africa, Europe & Americas

Location: key Africa hub (e.g. Nairobi, Abidjan, Kinshasa etc.)

Application deadline: Aug. 31, 2021 

Starting date: ASAP

WHY WORK FOR US?

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. 

We are currently seeking a talented and professional Project Manager to join our team and manage support the expansion and growth of The Centre towards global and local brands in Africa by maintaining a local presence, assuring project implementation, delivering & organising trainings, conducting/supporting research work and performing networking with key stakeholders of The Centre.

The position is a full-time engagement and should preferably be based in a key Africa hub (e.g. Nairobi, Abidjan, Kinshasa etc.).

CORE RESPONSIILITIES   

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following specific tasks:  

• Manage ongoing projects and work with the implementing partners in Africa, Turkey, Americas etc  to guarantee the smooth implementation of the projects, including:

• Provide support for business development, e.g. exploring cooperation opportunities with local social organisations and related service providers, supporting proposal development, etc.

• Regularly update The Centre’s country factsheet, and research on child rights related legal provisions

• Local logistic support for events and visits

• Carry out rapid assessment of child labor cases as per The Centre methodology

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: University degree or higher in social science, business development or business management.  

2. A minimum 3 years proven experience in a similar role. 

3. Experience in managing multiple teams in different service regions

4. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills

5. Excellent English and French equal to mother tongue

6. Highly trustworthy and capable of handling highly sensitive and confidential information. 

7. Strong organisational, time management and multitasking skills 

8. Solid problem-solving and team management abilities

9. Good computer skills, Microsoft office etc.  
   

Application with cover letter and CV should be sent recruitment@childrights-business.org, closing date: August 31, 2021. Please also indicate the salary expectation in your application email. 

Location: Hong Kong / Europe

The Centre is hiring a Business Development and Project Research Assistant to support the Business Development team with expansion and growth of the Centre and its services as well as the Product and Services team with research, project management and implementation of child rights and business projects in Asia, Europe and Africa.

CORE RESPONSIILITIES    

• Research potential new clients/prospects, include maintaining and managing the database of prospects/potential clients with a defined methodology for follow-up. 

• Research funding opportunities from institutional donors and multilateral organizations

• Support Director of Business Development to develop business proposals, concept notes and outlines for funding, obtain qualified meetings and opportunities for presentations 

• Prepare, set-up, participate and follow-up on business development meetings (includes the preparation of presentations, note-taking, drafting of meetings notes and proposals)  

• Support and stimulate local networking building in cooperation with VP Business Development

• Support the Director of Business Development to manage The Centre’s key clients 

• Support The Centre’s Products and Services teams with service and project team with research, training & tool development and report writing

• Support the Products and Services team with project management including developing workplans, monitor and ensure that projects are implemented on time and collect data for final report preparation and delivery 

• Support the project implementation including capacity building, trainings, monitoring, evaluation and relations building to service providers and participating brands’ supply chain 

QUALIFICATIONS

1.     Minimum Bachelor University degree or above in relevant subject (e.g. international relations, economics, sociology, social work, public administration etc.) 

2.    Minimum 1 year relevant working experience 

3.    Excellent English equal to mother tongue, Cantonese, Mandarin and French are an asset

4.    Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

5.    Highly trustworthy and capable of handling highly sensitive and confidential information; 

6.    Present oneself as professional, innovative, creative, and a self-starter

7.    Excellent writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and formatting of proposals, presentations and reports. 

8.    Strong organisational, time management and multitasking skills

9.    Excellent skills in marketing and networking 

10.  Good computer skills, Microsoft office etc. 

11.  Ability to work in teams and under heavy workload

12.  Passion for finding innovative ways to promote child rights in business operations

How to apply:

Email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@childrights-business.org

Position: Business Development and Project Research Manager  

Department: Business Development 

Reports to: Vice President Products and Services and Director Business Development

Location: Hong Kong/Europe

Status: Full-time

This position is to support the Business Development team with expansion and growth of the Centre and its services as well as the Product and Services team with research, project management and implementation of child rights and business projects in Asia, Europe and Africa.

CORE RESPONSIILITIES

• Research potential new clients/prospects to enlarge our customer base

• Research funding opportunities from institutional donors and multilateral organisations

• Work with The Centre’s Senior VP and the Director of Business Development to develop business proposals, concept notes and outlines for funding, obtain qualified meetings and opportunities for presentations 

• Business development meetings (preparation, setting up, lead and follow-up) 

• Support and stimulate local networking building in cooperation with the VP of Business Development

• Manage a designated set of The Centre’s key clients 

• Work with The Centre’s VP for Services and Products as well as with the regional directors to support services by engaging and leading research, training & tool development and report writing

• Project management in collaboration with the Products and Services team including developing workplans, monitoring and ensuring that projects are implemented on time and collecting data for final report preparation and delivery

• Project implementation including capacity building, trainings, monitoring, evaluation and relations building to service providers and participating brands’ supply chains 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum Bachelor University degree or above in relevant subject (e.g. international relations, economics, sociology, social work, public administration etc.) 

2. Minimum 10 years relevant working experience 

3. Excellent English equal to mother tongue, Cantonese, Mandarin and French are an asset

4. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

5. Highly trustworthy and capable of handling highly sensitive and confidential information

6. Present oneself as professional, innovative, creative, and a self-starter

7. Excellent writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and formatting of proposals, presentations and reports

8. Strong organisational, time management and multitasking skills

9. Excellent skills in marketing and networking 

10. Good computer skills, Microsoft office etc. 

11. Ability to work in teams and under heavy workload

12. Passion for finding innovative ways to promote child rights in business operations

Please send your CV and letter or motivation before September 30th to recruitment@childrights-business.org

ABOUT THE CENTRE FOR CHILD RIGHTS AND BUSINESS

The Centre for Child Rights and Business (The Centre) is the frontrunner in the field of child rights and business. We operate as a social enterprise working directly with companies and businesses, assisting them to build 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 chains in Asia, Europe and Africa. The Centre is a fast paced, high-energy workplace with dedicated and passionate staff members located in major global sourcing hubs. The position provides direct contact with major clients and opportunities to learn and grow within the organisation.