EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
US Consultants
Position: Consultant
Department: Research & Consultancy Services
Location: United States
Reports to: Director of Global Child Rights and Business Consultancy Services
Type: Part-time consultant, project based
The Centre for Child Rights & Business
The Centre for Child Rights and Business (The Centre) is one of the few organisations in the world working exclusively on child rights issues in supply chains. In the 10+ years of our journey to date, we have worked with businesses to improve the lives of tens of thousands of children, young people and working parents in supply chains, whilst also delivering business benefits for companies.
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 international businesses in their sustainability and responsible supply chain efforts. If you're looking to gain experience working for an international purpose-driven organisation in the child rights and human rights space, The Centre is an excellent place to grow and develop your career.
As we continue to expand our work, we are looking to appoint US based freelance consultants with expertise on child labour or human rights assessments, social compliance / auditing expertise, or human rights investigations.
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:
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
The position includes but is not limited to the following specific tasks:
Support the implementation of child rights impact assessments in supply chains including onsite visits to collect data, report writing etc.
Support 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. It is envisaged that consultants will initially be employed on a per-project basis, but permanent opportunities may become available as The Centre continues to expand in the US.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
At least 5 to 7 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;
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 organisational, time management and multitasking skills.
Please send your cover letter and CV to recruitment@childrights-business.org, closing date: 9th June 2023. Please indicate your daily fee and location in your application email.
