Consultant - Development Finance Institutions
Strengthen human rights protection in DFI operations through policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
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Overview
Strengthen human rights protection in DFI operations through policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
You have:
- Advanced degree in law, economics, international relations, political science or related field.
- 8 years of professional experience.
- Knowledge and practical experience in relation to operational policies and accountability of development finance institutions and/or business and human rights.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Contract
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Result of Service
• OHCHR strengthens its Stakeholder relationships with DFI management, shareholders and civil society partners are strategically targeted and effective and enable OHCHR to deliver on its policy objective to strengthen the protection of human rights in DFI operations. • OHCHR’s policy advocacy positions are thoroughly researched, well-targeted, and are reflected in advocacy positions of partners and, ultimately, in DFI operational policy outcomes and project results. • OHCHR thought leadership on issues of human rights and development finance is enhanced through public and private engagement with key stakeholders, opinion leaders, and the media. • Effective support is provided to community representatives, DFI management and/or shareholder governments in connection with emblematic projects financed by DFIs, resulting in the prevention and/or effective remedy of human rights violations. • Effective support is provided to OHCHR and UN human rights mechanisms in relation to their engagements with DFIs, including the World Bank Group, and the International Monetary Fund.
Work Location
Washington DC
Expected duration
12 months (100%)
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Advisor, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), the Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: a) Undertake research, analysis, technical support and policy engagement with multilateral and bilateral DFIs in connection with operational policy review processes, with the aim of ensuring alignment with international human rights standards including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. b) Undertake research, analysis, technical support and policy engagement to support implementation of OHCHR’s “Remedy in Development Finance” report (2022), including in connection with the IFC/MIGA Framework for Remedial Actions, and contributing to the preparation and dissemination of two OHCHR policy briefs on remedy in development finance. c) Provide follow-up technical support, stakeholder convening and policy engagement to support implementation of OHCHR’s “DFIs and Digital Risks” report (forthcoming 2025), to ensure that a broad range of digital risks are explicitly integrated within DFIs’ core E&S risk management frameworks and are addressed more consistently and effectively in practice. d) Provide technical support to DFIs’, independent accountability mechanisms, communities’ representatives and/or shareholder governments on human rights due diligence and remedy in connection with DFI-supported projects which are emblematic in character given their human rights risks and impacts and wider policy implications. e) Contribute to two (2) OHCHR policy briefs on topics concerning DFI operational policies and the environment (including DFIs and the Just Transition), support dissemination and provide technical support for implementation. f) Provide technical support to DFIs, independent accountability mechanisms, communities’ representatives and/or shareholder governments on human rights due diligence and remedy in connection with DFI-supported projects which are emblematic in character given their human rights risks and impacts and wider policy implications. g) Provide advice and technical support on request to OHCHR HQ, field presences and UN human rights mechanisms in connection with their engagements with DFI-financed projects at country level, and with the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Washington DC.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced degree in law, economics, international relations, political science or related field. 8 years of professional experience. Knowledge and practical experience in relation to operational policies and accountability of development finance institutions and/or business and human rights.
Languages
English (fluent written and spoken)
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to align operational policies with international human rights standards. | This question assesses your experience in policy alignment with human rights standards. | Provide a specific example where your actions lead to successful alignment. |
| How have you contributed to the implementation of human rights due diligence in previous roles? | This evaluates your practical experience in human rights due diligence. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you engaged with stakeholders in a complex project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in carrying out research and analysis for development finance projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss your experience in drafting policy briefs or reports. How do you ensure clarity and impact? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share an instance where you provided technical support on human rights issues. What was the result? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on developments in business and human rights? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a time when your work led to improved accountability in development finance institutions. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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