Business and Human Rights Coordinator

Job Description:

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Closing date:  Friday 13 December 2024

Job location: GS Hub Office (Nairobi or Johannesburg)/AA Country Office

Salary: Local Grade D - National terms and conditions of Country will apply

Contract type: Fixed Term (one year)

Role Overview

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.

Keywords

BusinessHuman RightsCoordinatorActionAidEngagementUnited NationsBinding TreatyTransnational CorporationsModern SlaveryClimate JusticeWomen's RightsFeminist