Overview
Lead a strategy to promote the implementation of the UNGP in Colombia, engaging, offering technical assessment, and facilitating capacity building to state actors, business associations, organizations, civil society, and right holders.
Tasks Summary
- Support, develop, and follow up on activities related to business and human rights, and responsible business conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean, referring to the implementation of the CERALC Project in Colombia and regional activities.
- Foster partnerships with relevant national stakeholders, particularly in the extractive, agrobusiness, and finance sectors; and continue ongoing partnerships related to business and human rights.
- Support, exchange information, and coordinate activities relating to business and human rights within the CERALC Project with OHCHR, EU, ILO, and OECD.
- Monitor relevant developments and actions in the national context relating to responsible business conduct and business and human rights.
- Provide support and capacity building to national stakeholders relating to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, especially considering actors from the Justice System.
- Elaborate relevant materials on responsible business conduct and business and human rights as requested.
Experience Requirements
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in Business & Human Rights is required.
- Meaningful experience in Business and Human Rights agenda in the country and in regional capacity building experiences is desirable.
Qualification Requirements
- HS Diploma is required.
- Degree in Law, Human Rights, or similar is desirable.
- Advance degree in Human Rights, International Public Law or similar is desirable.
- Education in Human Rights and Business is desirable.