Interim Human Rights and Social Responsibility Lead in Germany at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Interim Human Rights and Social Responsibility Lead based in Germany.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and advance human rights and social responsibility initiatives within a globally distributed and mission-driven organization. In this interim role, you will help ensure the successful implementation of existing strategies while providing expert guidance on human rights, labor rights, livelihoods, and responsible business practices. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will support the integration of social considerations into standards, programs, tools, and stakeholder engagement activities. The position offers meaningful influence on global supply chains and sustainability efforts, while collaborating with a diverse network of industry experts, NGOs, and partners. Ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in human rights due diligence and stakeholder engagement, this role combines strategic oversight with hands-on implementation. The position is fully remote and offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful global change during a critical period of organizational transition.

• Serve as the organization's lead subject matter expert on human rights, labor rights, social responsibility, and livelihoods, providing guidance across programs and initiatives.
• Drive the integration of human rights and social considerations into standards, frameworks, tools, reporting mechanisms, and operational activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure social responsibility principles are embedded consistently across projects, programs, and strategic priorities.
• Develop practical guidance, training materials, and capacity-building resources to support the implementation of human rights due diligence throughout supply chains.
• Support the development of approaches that strengthen inclusion, livelihoods, and responsible practices among upstream supply chain actors and small-scale producers.
• Contribute expertise to impact measurement frameworks, sustainability targets, risk assessments, and reporting initiatives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement efforts by building and maintaining relationships with NGOs, industry groups, experts, and collaborative initiatives at regional and global levels.
• Represent the organization in external forums, working groups, and industry partnerships focused on responsible business conduct and human rights.
• Strengthen safeguarding practices, support risk management activities, and provide recommendations on emerging human rights risks and opportunities.
• Manage external consultants and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, training, and organizational development initiatives as needed.

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in human rights, ethical trade, responsible sourcing, social impact, sustainability, or related fields.
• Strong expertise in international human rights frameworks, labor rights standards, human rights due diligence, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working with global supply chains and engaging diverse stakeholders across multiple regions and sectors.
• Proven ability to conduct, interpret, and apply human rights risk assessments and due diligence methodologies.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple priorities, budgets, timelines, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical implementation and problem-solving in dynamic environments.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience within textile, apparel, agriculture, raw material, recycling, or related supply chains is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with certification systems, assurance models, grievance mechanisms, worker engagement approaches, or multi-stakeholder initiatives is considered an advantage.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally when required.

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $115,000 to $150,000 USD (full-time equivalent).
• Part-time schedule of 32 hours per week, supporting greater flexibility and work-life balance.
• Fully remote working environment with the opportunity to collaborate with international teams across multiple countries.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful global sustainability, human rights, and social impact initiatives.
• Exposure to a broad network of industry leaders, NGOs, experts, and supply chain stakeholders.
• High-impact role with strategic visibility and cross-functional collaboration opportunities.
• International travel opportunities, including field visits and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborative, mission-driven, and purpose-oriented work culture.