Position Overview

The Manager will be part of BSR’s expert team of human rights professionals. They will manage human rights projects for companies in the APAC region, and for this reason BSR’s Tokyo office is the preferred location for the successful candidate.  

BSR’s global consulting work covers a range of human rights issues, including civil, political, economic, tech, social, and cultural rights. It encompasses a range of work, such as assessing the human rights impacts, risks, and opportunities of companies; developing mitigation strategies, policies, and impact management plans; developing remediation plans; supporting human rights reporting and stakeholder engagement efforts; addressing human rights in the supply chain; and supporting BSR’s Human Rights Working Group. The Manager will also be a part of the larger APAC consulting team and may support other sustainability projects beyond human rights as needed.  

At BSR we have implemented a transparent total compensation framework with an emphasis on internal equity. To maintain our equity, our hiring rate for this position is ¥ 9,497,704.  

Responsibilities

The Manager will assume responsibility for managing member relationships and projects. This will require:  

• Managing several projects concurrently.  
• Leading the intellectual agenda for projects, shaping the scope, methodology, and approach.  
• Maintaining day-to-day company relationships.  
• Preparing for and leading workshops.  
• Leading and guiding production of company-ready work products.  
• Managing multiple project teams of BSR colleagues (typically 3-4 people).  
• Developing and managing to a clear project timeline and budget.  
• Ensuring consistent delivery of best-in-class work products.  

BSR leads several human rights initiatives which involve regular quarterly meetings and discussions with groups of more than 20 companies. The Manager will be expected to make a significant contribution to the success of one or more of these collaborative initiatives focused on human rights. 

Qualifications

• Native or High degree of fluency in Both Japanese and English required.  

• Significant experience working on business and human rights issues. This may include consulting to companies on human rights, working in NGOs and civil society organizations, implementing human rights programs in the field, or undertaking and publishing significant research on human rights issues in a business context.  

• Consulting experience and/or proven ability to perform the key functions of a consultant, including developing and maintaining client relationships; pursuing and creating business opportunities; and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.  

• Significant experience (at least 5 years) in a high-performing, fast-paced, and challenging work environment.  

• Well-developed leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to enhance the skills and effectiveness of other team members.  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (i.e. structured, concise, impactful).  

• Willingness to undertake international business travel (up to 15 percent of the time).  

• Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment.  

• High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of leadership, respect, and integrity.  

• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation  

• Master’s degree or advanced study from top-tier program in human rights, sustainability, or related discipline is not required, but is preferred.  

Equal Opportunity

BSR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.