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. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Position: Business Development Manager   

• Department: Business Development

• Reports to: Vice President Business Development

• Location: Hong Kong/Europe

• Type: Full time

MAIN WORKING TASKS

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 business 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.

This position is to support the business development team with expansion and growth of the Centre and its services 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 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 VP of Business Development

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

• Organise and follow-up on open proposals, bids, chase clients for replies and contracts signature

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 October 30th to recruitment@childrights-business.org

Position: Project Specialist 

Department: Services & Products 

Direct Report: VP Services & Products 

Location: Vietnam

Application deadline: October 30, 2021 

Starting date: As soon as possible

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 Projects Specialist to join our Vietnam team and to support the expansion and growth of The Centre in Vietnam by maintaining a local presence, assuring project implementation, delivering & organising trainings, conducting/supporting research and reporting work and networking with key stakeholders of The Centre.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

• Provide in-depth and accurate desk research for each project in English

• Write detailed report to be provided to clients for each project in English 

• Make plans and initiate capacity-building activities 

• Training logistics and other relevant support

• Initiate and carry out documentation and evaluations of projects and processes in co-operation with the VP Services & Products and Programme Manager of The Centre with the overall aim of developing lessons-learnt within the organisation and sharing experiences with partners and brands

The position is a full-time engagement.

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. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, excellent English equal to mother tongue

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

5. Strong organisational, time management and multitasking skills

6. Solid problem-solving and team management abilities

7. Able to work in a fast-paced environment with stringent deadlines to be met.

8. Good computer skills, Microsoft office etc.

Application with cover letter and CV should be sent recruitment@childrights-business.org, closing date: October 30, 2021. Please also indicate the salary expectation in your application email.