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Earn From the Comfort of Your Home Project Manager (EU-Funded) (EUR 43,126–48,404/year) at Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (NGO)

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Introduction

Looking to work remotely while leading a high-impact, EU-funded project that advances a green, rights-based economy across Africa and Asia? The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is hiring a Project Manager to run the CARPET initiative driving corporate accountability, fair negotiations, and shared prosperity through strong due diligence and strategic advocacy.

About the Organisation

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a global NGO (80+ team members across five regions) that:

Puts human rights at the core of business models
Supports workers and communities seeking accountability
Influences governments, investors, and companies for systemic change

Focus areas include: just energy transition & natural resources; civic freedoms & human rights defenders; accountable digital technologies; workers’ rights in global supply chains, strengthened by corporate legal accountability and racial & gender justice.

Background & Context

The CARPET project (EU-funded) aims to support a green, rights-based economic transition in Africa and Asia, centring rights holders, transforming business models, and advocating policy reforms. The Project Manager will:

Empower grassroots civil society to shape green initiatives
Engage businesses/investors to adopt robust human rights & environmental due diligence
Advocate for rights-respecting regulation, with targeted work in Brussels to elevate impact

Duties & Responsibilities

Operations & Compliance

Lead end-to-end project operations and delivery with on-the-ground partners
Manage budget, forecasting, sub-grants (FSTP); implement MEAL/OPSYS and regular reporting
Serve as first donor liaison (programmatic + operational) and ensure EU terms compliance
Oversee financial & narrative reporting; maintain accurate documentation and admin

Programme, Research & Advocacy

Co-create communications strategies supporting rights holders
Coordinate with the global Just Transition programme to surface high-risk sector cases (renewables, mining, agriculture, textile) for investigation and advocacy
Design and deliver advocacy-oriented research on abuses, policies, and corporate practice
Track trends; develop knowledge products (briefings, blogs, reports)

Partnerships & Representation

Build and sustain networks with CSOs, companies, investors, media, universities, governments
Represent the organisation at events, meetings, and in media
Publish compelling content for web and outreach

People & Team

Work closely with the Director of Regional Programmes; provide line management (≥1 report)
Share admin tasks; train and support interns/staff as needed
Occasional national/international travel

Requirements & Eligibility Criteria

Essential

6–8 years in human rights / business & human rights / labour / development / environmental or social justice
3+ years leading multicultural, international teams; talent development experience
Proven EU-funded project management (on-time delivery; budget & impact tracking)
Strategy track record; advocacy exposure; stakeholder engagement across sectors
Knowledge of UNGPs, CSDDD, and international human rights standards
Experience with sub-granting (FSTP); MEAL/OPSYS familiarity
Excellent English; proficient in Microsoft 365
Right to work in country of residence

Key Competencies

Values-driven commitment to human rights
Strong project management, strategic thinking, research/analysis
Web-savvy communications; concise writing for public audiences
Organisation, initiative, and independent delivery across time zones
Supervisory/people leadership skills

Benefits (What You Get)

Remote-first role (preference: Brussels, open to Indonesia, Philippines, Kenya, South Africa)
Compensation (Belgium reference): EUR 43,126–48,404/year (experience-based) if based outside Belgium, salary aligns to local scales
12-month full-time consultancy (35 hrs/week) with potential extension
Flexible hours; ~24 days paid time off/year (for full-time) + national holidays
Reimbursement of work-related travel expenses
Training & support from senior team (Director of Regional Programmes, EU Senior Researcher, etc.)
Inclusive workplace; strong encouragement for applications from women, BAME, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+, Indigenous candidates

How to Apply (No CVs)

Complete the application form (English) via the organisation’s jobs portal
Do not send a CV—forms only are reviewed
Need support? Email Bea Ocampo: Ocampo@business-humanrights.org

Pro tips to stand out (earn-from-home edition):

Mirror ToR language (e.g., “MEAL/OPSYS”, “sub-granting (FSTP)”, “CSDDD”)
Lead with outcomes (budgets stewarded, % improvements, policy wins)
Showcase remote team leadership across time zones and cultures
Demonstrate EU grant compliance and donor liaison experience

Deadline

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled
Early applications strongly encouraged
Interviews scheduled on a rolling basis
Start date: As soon as possible

Quick Facts (At a Glance)

Role: Project Manager Corporate Accountability, Resilience & Participation for an Equitable Transition (CARPET)
Department: Regional Programmes Remote
Contract: 12-month consultancy, full-time (35 hrs/week)
Compensation (Belgium reference): EUR 43,126–48,404/year (adjusted to local scales if elsewhere)
Locations: Prefer Brussels; open to Indonesia, Philippines, Kenya, South Africa
Eligibility: Must have right to work in your country of residence