Business and Human Rights Project Officer

Contract

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This UNV assignment is part of UNDP Business and Human Rights (B+HR) program.

B+HR is a global initiative part of UNDP’s Global Programme on Rule of Law Security and Human Rights (Phase IV). It aims at supporting the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) as a means to address business-related risks and adverse impacts through interventions at global, regional and country level.

The UNGPs clarify the duty of states and the responsibility of businesses to uphold interna-tional norms and treaties on human rights. The UNGPs rest on three pillars: 1) the State’s du-ty to protect human rights; 2) the corporate responsibility to respect human rights and; 3) the joint responsibility of both the State and businesses sector to provide access to remedy for victims of business-related abuses. Momentum supporting the implementation of the UNGPs through National Action Plans (NAPs) is developing quickly in the region. Nurturing this, an already well- developed community of industry advocates, human rights activists, and devel-opment practitioners are deepening their work on a wide variety of thematic areas, while lead-ing national and multi-national enterprises are embedding human rights due diligence ap-proaches into their operational policies and corporate communication profiles.

As a part of a wider effort to reduce its risk profile and address systemic rights abuses in some value chains, Indonesia has embarked on work to develop a National Strategy on Business and Human Rights (NS-BHR). Currently, this important policy document, aligned with the UNGPs, is being developed under the guidance of the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights with key ministries, civil society organizations (CSOs) and business associations formed as the Task Force to further finalize and implement the National Strategy.

The B+HR program also produces guidance to companies as they address COVID-19 related human rights risks in their supply chains. Several trainings for Indonesian business on human rights due diligence and COVID-19 have already been conducted, with significant levels of interest. For more details of UNDP B+HR program please visit: https://bizhumanrights.asia-pacific.undp.org

The BHR Project Officer will contribute to the management and implementation of the project in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations; support awareness-raising, capacity building and advocacy activities of the project; and provide technical support and policy input into the development of national policy documents and regulatory guidance. The BHR Project Officer will provide efficient, timely, responsive, and high-quality support to the Project, its beneficiaries, and stakeholders within the accomplishment of her/his functions.

Under the direct supervision of Business and Human Rights Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Contributes to the existing activities of Business and Human Rights program including communications, awareness-raising and advocacy outreach activities of the project • Assists in the development of project communications and other advocacy materials in-cluding, among others: concept notes, term of reference, presentations, proposals, speeches remarks, social media content, quarterly and annual reports; • Supports in research, data collection, analytical review, indicators and results construc-tions for project activities; • Supports in organization of events, workshops and seminars; • Participates in internal and external meetings, events and other necessary engagements with project stakeholders

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

working with governments, business, and civil society, preferably in Asia on Human Rights issues is also an asset. • A minimum three (3) years (with Masters’ degree), or, minimum five (5) years (with Bachelors’ degree) of relevant experience on programme and policy work preferably in Human Rights or Responsible Business fields. Familiarity with the UNGPs and any experience working on Business and Human Rights matters is an asset.

The position will be based in the capital city, Jakarta, where basic living needs, including accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities and telecommunications/internet services are readily available. All staple foods can be found in the markets. Many imported goods are available in Jakarta and other places throughout Indonesia. In Jakarta the most used means of transportation are taxi or local bus. Mobile phone is the most dependable tool to be in-touch with colleagues and friends.