• Excellent written and spoken English. Regional relevant language skills. Arabic/Nepali a plus
• Highly developed inter-personal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people at different levels of seniority, and from different cultures and backgrounds; strong partnering skills and experience in developing and managing relationships with multiple organisations; exceptional networker, influencer and communicator
• Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Clear, concise and persuasive writing skills for a business audience
• Highly organised, great time management skills, and attention to detail; flexible and adaptable; ability to  take responsibility and use own initiative; strong team player
• A highly competent user of MS Office, Google Drive and other online tools 

Knowledge

• Demonstrable knowledge of the global hospitality industry
• Appreciation of the commercial realties of multinational companies
• Technical knowledge in human rights, labour standards and human trafficking issues
• Good working knowledge of the non-profit sector

Experience

• 5 to 7 years’ experience of human rights/international development/CSR issues in a corporate environment
• Experience of working in a commercial environment, ideally in the hotel / tourism sector, would be preferable
• Significant experience of programme planning processes and management against targets and key performance indicators
• Experience of working in an international environment and managing an operating plan in line with budget
• Working remotely, with limited management
• Knowledge of key actors in the recruitment industry in the region

Behaviours

• Act in accordance with Business in the Community’s values
• Focus
• Passion
• Collaboration
• Pioneering
• Integrity
• Recognise the implications of working within a charity
• Demonstrate flexibility and open mindedness
• Give feedback and support
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve excellence
• Able to work independently with limited management and use own initiative
• Confident and assertive yet diplomatic, comfortable dealing with a variety of external partners on a regular basis

Special Circumstances

• This contractor role involves extensive independent and remote working
• This contractor role will require frequent and extended travel, according to business requirements, at times with limited notice. The contractor must be able to travel independently, and at short notice to all countries in the region they work in
• The contractor is responsible for ensuring they have access to a suitable work environment (quiet, good internet access), and the necessary equipment (laptop, mobile phone) to undertake the role. Any cost incurred in identifying this is to be borne by the contractor
• The contractor may be required to carry out other duties within the scope of the contract