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  • Posted: Nov 7, 2022
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    ActionAid is a leading international charity. We support women and children in extreme poverty. We fight for their rights and for lasting change
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    Business and Human Rights Coordinator

    The Role:

    The Business and Human Rights Coordinator is responsible for coordinating ActionAid’s engagements on business and human rights, including but not limited to a United Nations (UN) Binding Treaty on the activities of transnational corporations (TNCs) and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. The role will work closely with ActionAid country offices and Global Secretariat (GS) staff, primarily the Combatting Modern Slavery, Fair Green and Global and That's Mine project teams, both of which have deliverables related to business and human rights. This role leads in preparation, coordination and engagement with the Binding Treaty process and management of partnerships with the Feminists for a Binding Treaty and Treaty Alliance coalitions. The role supports the realisation of a shared vision for ActionAid’s work on business and human rights, aligned with our system change for economic justice and climate justice priorities, with women’s rights and feminist alternatives at the centre.

    Who we're looking for:

    • You should have significant experience in a similar role preferably in a multi-country setting, and should be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Human Rights, Law or others). You should have demonstratable experience and extensive knowledge on business and human rights. You should also have extensive knowledge on the gender concerns related to business, human rights, and corporate accountability from a feminist perspective. Knowledge on and experience with the UN Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights process is desirable.
    • You should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management; Global South experience is preferred.
    • You should also have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in policy advocacy; regional and international level experience is preferred
    • You should have excellent verbal and writing skills.
    • You should also have negotiation and networking skills related to advocacy in regional and international policy spaces.
    • You should have ability to coordinate and facilitate work with colleagues from different ActionAid countries and able to build alliances and engage with (international) civil society movements and coalitions. Fluency in written and verbal English; knowledge of other languages is desirable
    • You should have strong commitment to ActionAid’s values and ethos, including ActionAid’s feminist leadership principles

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Action Aid on actionaidinternational.bamboohr.com to apply

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