National Consultant Implementation of Business and Human Rights

Lead strategy for UNGP implementation in Colombia.

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OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

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Bogotá (Colombia)

Consultant Human Rights

Application deadline 4 months ago: Monday 12 Jan 2026 at 04:59 UTC

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Overview

Lead strategy for UNGP implementation in Colombia.

You have:

HS Diploma is required.
Degree in Law, Human Rights, or similar is desirable.
Advance degree in Human Rights, International Public Law or similar is desirable.
Education in Human Rights and Business is desirable.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in Business & Human Rights is required.
Meaningful experience in Business and Human Rights agenda in the country and in regional capacity building experiences is desirable.
Fluent in Spanish and English.

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Result of Service

Lead a strategy to promote the implementation of the UNGP in Colombia, by engaging, offering technical assessment and facilitate capacity building to state actors, business associations and organizations, and civil society organizations and right holders.

Work Location

Colombia

Expected duration

Jan 22-Apr 21, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Support, develop and follow up on activities related to business and human rights, and responsible business conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean, referring to the implementation of the CERALC Project in Colombia and the regional activities. - Fostering partnerships with relevant national stakeholders, in particular in the extractive, agrobusiness and finance sectors; and continuing ongoing partnerships related to business and human rights. - Support, exchange information and coordinate activities relating to business and human rights within the CERALC Project with OHCHR, EU, ILO and OECD. - Monitor relevant developments and actions in the national context relating to responsible business conduct and business and human rights. - Provide support and capacity building to national stakeholders relating to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, especially considering actors from the Justice System. - Elaborate relevant materials on responsible business conduct and business and human rights as requested.

Qualifications/special skills

HS Diploma is required. Degree in Law, Human Rights, or similar is desirable. Advance degree in Human Rights, International Public Law or similar is desirable. Education in Human Rights and Business is desirable. At least 10 years of relevant experience in Business & Human Rights is required. Meaningful experience in Business and Human Rights agenda in the country and in regional capacity building experiences is desirable.

Languages

Fluent in Spanish and English.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with business and human rights initiatives?	The interviewer wants to understand your practical experience in this field.	Detail specific projects where you've engaged stakeholders and promoted rights.
How do you approach capacity building with various stakeholders?	This assesses your ability to train and support others effectively.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you implement to foster partnerships in Colombia?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep up with developments in the business and human rights sector?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully monitored responsible business conduct?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What role does the Justice System play in your implementation strategy?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you plan to ensure your materials on responsible conduct are effective?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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