Human Rights / Responsible Business Conduct Officer at DanChurchAid (DCA)

The main duties relating to this position are as follows:

Strategy, analysis and reporting

• Input to on-going strategy development process on matters related to private sector and responsible business conduct
• Read, comment and analyse relevant project and programme reports
• Develop a strategy for engagement on RBC at national level; with Regional Economic Blocks and with Devolved Units
• Contribute to international reporting processes
• Facilitate documentation, learning and evaluations

Policy, advocacy & research

• Contribute to implementation of a lobby and advocacy mechanism on responsible business in Kenya
• Participate in relevant networking events with key stakeholders for advocacy and collaboration.
• Devise and develop events, workshops and debates on RBC with relevant actors
• Conduct research and give inputs to policy processes
• Facilitate collaboration and strategic partnerships with resource organisations in the RBC field such as Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
• Facilitate collaboration and strategic engagements with private sector bodies such as KNCCI; KEPSA; KAM
• Facilitate collaboration and strategic engagements with relevant sector actors such as MSEA; Kenya Agribusiness and Agroindustry Alliance (KAAA); Kenya Flower Council; Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPC Kenya)
• Manage and coordinate research activities related to private sector activities

Project management, development & fundraising

Project Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Support the monitoring, evaluation and reporting process of projects with links to RBC/BHR

Project Implementation:

• Mainstream RBC into on-going DCA projects
• Support and monitor implementation of RBC related actions, approaches and projects, including driving the development, review and adaptation of RBC action plans
• Assist in project implementation with active involvement (included in the budget) where possible

Project Planning:

• Contribute to project planning on projects with links to RBC/market-based development in coordination with staff from HQ and CO colleagues.
• Seek new project and fundraising opportunities on RBC/private sector development
• Responsible for the inclusion of deliverables related to RBC outputs and BHR components in private sector partnership projects.
• Explore new trends and directions within sustainable business models, ‘’greening’’, innovation, and learning
• Support due diligence processes for new PSE partners

CSR Procedures

• Responsible for developing and implementing RBC guidelines at CO level, and mainstreaming CSR into formats and tools (incl. screening of companies)
• Contribute to DCA’s dialogue with businesses and donors on RBC/BHR matters

Competence development

• Capacity building and training of local staff and partners.
• Devise and develop pathways for mainstreaming the Human Rights Based Approach into projects and knowledge sharing on RBC/BHR
• Advise and support to DCA staff at COs on ad hoc basis
• Contribute to learning and knowledge sharing in the organisation
• Support and facilitate development and organisation of strategic RBC activities (partnerships, research, knowledge sharing) between partner organisations locally

What you bring

• Experienced with human rights, business, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable development.
• Experienced in working as part of – or in close partnership with - an international humanitarian and development organisation.
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Gender studies, Law, Development Studies, or International Relations. (1st Degree with a minimum of 7 years progressive experience in Human Rights / Responsible Business Conduct work will be considered in lieu of a Master’s Degree)
• Willing and able to perform high standard research and analysis on issues related to RBC, as well as support screening and project development activities.
• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Self-motivated, curious and enthusiastic team player. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Cultural sensitivity, patience, resourcefulness and adaptability.
• Minimum understanding of the relevance of information and data management and its applicability to human rights work