Support to advance the business and human rights agenda in Latin American and the Caribbean
Support policy making on business and human rights in Latin America
Overview
Support policy making on business and human rights in Latin America
You have:
- Knowledge of the UN and business and human rights area
- Fluency in Spanish
- Experience working with or on Latin America region
Contract
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The assignment will multifold , aiming at supporting the elaboration and implementation of public policies on business and human rights in the Latin America region 1. Conduct research regarding the compliance of the policy, normative and institutitional frameworks with human rights standards in Ecuador 2.Organize events and meetings in the context of the national actions plan on business and human rights 3.Support the creation of a digital platform that helps incclusive participation in the policy making process and ensures transparency.
The support from the Volunteer will focus on: 1. Undertake research on the compliance of national policy and normative frameworks of Latin American countries with international human rights standards including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights 2. Support the organization of different type of activities to support the development of national action plans on business and human rights and to increase key stakeholder knowledge on human rights and business.
- Knowledge of the UN and business and human rights area -Fluency in Spanish -Experience working with or on Latin America region
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you conducted research on human rights compliance? | This question assesses your practical experience in relevant research. | Discuss a specific project, what methods you used, and the outcome. |
| How would you organize an event to promote human rights awareness? | The interviewer wants to understand your event management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage stakeholders in the policy making process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain your knowledge of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have related to transparency initiatives in policy making? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |