Job Description
Position: External Consultant
Department: BD & CLR
Location: Hungary
Reports to: CEO and/or Director Services Europe, Americas and Africa
About 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.
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.
This is a full time position based in Hungary
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a consultant /project manager based in Hungary, who can support delivery of The Centre’s child rights and human rights projects in Hungary. These projects cover areas including risk assessment and monitoring, child labour prevention and remediation, capacity building and other human rights risk issues areas.
If you are a dedicated, ambitious individual looking to gain experience working for an international and purpose-driven organisation focused on child rights and human rights, The Centre is an ideal place to grow and develop your career.
The consultancy assignment will run for an initial period of for 2-3 months (with the possibility of contract extension). The preferred location for the candidate is Hungary or they should be willing to relocate for the duration of the project.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
The position encompasses a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Supporting with visits to assess child rights conditions in the electronic industry in Hungary,
• Managing and supporting stakeholders to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) for a period of 3 months.
• Providing regular updates and reports to the Programme Manager in a timely manner.
• Managing, implementing and coordinating tasks, which include supporting on-ground teams, carrying out administrative tasks, reporting, liaising with legal entities and programme partners, capacity building, training and monitoring, among others.
• Managing and supporting client relations during service and project implementation.
• Leading documentation and evaluations of projects and processes in collaboration with programme colleagues, with the overall aim of developing lessons learned within the organisation and sharing experiences with partners and brands.
• Monitoring project budgets and expenditures.
• Performing other duties as requested.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A degree or master’s degree in social sciences, business development or business management preferred.
• Experience working in one or more of the following areas: ethical compliance, supply chain monitoring and assessments, human rights or child rights, remediation
• Experience in project management is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Proficiency in both verbal and written English is a MUST.
• Strong professional integrity is required, with the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organisational, time management and multitasking skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid problem-solving and team management abilities are essential.
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, are required.

Application with cover letter and CV should be sent to recruitment@childrights-business.org by 20th August 2024. Please also indicate salary expectation in your application email.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From 2,000.00Ft per month