https://careers.amnesty.org/vacancy/business-and-human-rights-consultant…
* Home-based from an Asia Pacific Country**
ABOUT THE ROLE
Amnesty International’s Greater China programme seeks a Business and Human Rights expert to provide advice, research and analysis to in-progress projects. The projects are focused on Chinese business involvement in nickel mining in the Philippines and rosewood and crab fishing in Madagascar.
This consultancy is fixed-term part-time (3 days per week) for four months with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of two additional months. Ideal start date is week commencing 11 January.
JOB PURPOSE
As a key member of multi-disciplinary project teams of Amnesty colleagues and external partners in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Johannesburg and Madagascar, you will be responsible for,
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Drawing conclusions as to whether actual or potential human rights violations have been caused by the activities of companies under investigation and recommendations for change
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Documenting research findings, conclusions and recommendations in public-facing output in line with Amnesty’s quality assurance standards and tailored to the audience(s) most able to effect change
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Contributing to the design and delivery of an advocacy, campaign and communications strategy
ABOUT YOU: SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Your advice, research and analysis will be based on specialist knowledge in the field of business, economics and human rights at the international level and first-hand experience of undertaking high quality research on business and human rights issues.
You will demonstrate excellent political judgement and strong analytic ability as well as solid interpersonal skills to offer timely, succinct and accurate guidance to others.
You have experience working within a project framework, delivering to agreed deadlines, multitasking and working under pressure.
Excellent written and spoken English is essential; fluency in Mandarin, French or Tagalog/Visayan would be an advantage.
ABOUT US
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:
- more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
- more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.
At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.
How to apply
https://careers.amnesty.org/vacancy/business-and-human-rights-consultant…
WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT
If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click the link above.
Please submit your CV, and a one-page covering letter explaining your interest in and fit for this consultancy
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