Human Rights Lead

Job title:

Human Rights Lead

Company:

RSK Group

Job description

RSK International Projects Group (IPG) part of RSK Group is looking to recruit a Human Rights Specialist to lead human rights deliverables within our rapidly growing social team.We are flexible on location, both within the UK and internationally, and are happy to consider homeworking for this role.Our social specialists work in multidisciplinary teams to support lenders and clients in the renewable energy, oil and gas, manufacturing and mining sectors, and across project life cycles, from feasibility to decommissioning.Working as a centre of expertise within RSK Group and with a particular focus on the social standards of the international financing institutions (e.g. IFC, EBRD, EIB), our team works with diverse communities around the world supporting our clients to maintain social licence to operate and providing practical, solution-focused social risk management adviceWe currently have exciting opportunities for a human rights specialist with 10 to 15 years of relevant experience.Key Responsibilities:Working with our clients to identify and assess human rights risks and develop mitigation measures * Human rights policies, strategies and plans

• Human rights due diligence
• Human rights impact assessment
• Gap analysis and risk assessment
• Labour audits
• Delivering stakeholder engagement plans and grievance mechanisms
• Financial and technical management of projects and tenders
• Client and project team liaison
• Business development, including client relationships, contribution to papers and conferences and thought leadership articles to promote the business
• Technical development and mentoring of team members

Person Specification:

• Thorough understanding of international frameworks and legislation on human rights including EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organisations (ILO’s) Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
• Good understanding of social standards of international financing institutions
• First degree in relevant discipline (e.g. human rights law, anthropology, social sciences)
• Excellent English Skills, both written and verbal.
• Additional languages, especially French or Spanish, an advantage.
• Experience in the energy sector, including oil and gas and renewables, as well as the mining sector an advantage

Salary & Benefits:

• £commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Regular training and career development

#humnarightslead #humanrights #socialconsultancy*Full job description attached to advertHeadquartered in Helsby, UK, the IPG is comprised of experienced consultants, ecologists, scientists and researchers providing solutions to global environmental and social challenges. We work primarily on knitting together in-depth and expansive multi-chapter environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) for projects anywhere outside of the UK. Our unit has been operating since 1996, having worked on projects in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Papua New Guinea. Our highly experienced team offers a range of services, including ESIAs, biodiversity management plans, stakeholder engagement plans and land acquisition frameworks. The IPG has substantial experience working on offshore wind farms, solar power plants, pipelines, oil drilling sites, roads, and many more besides.IPG works to the highest international standards, including IFC, EBRD, IEB, and World Bank performance standards. We help our clients to ensure that they follow these standards so that their projects can be managed responsibly. Our team works in collaboration with a trusted international network of associates and partner companies around the world, which enables us to successfully deliver projects in most locations in a way that meets both national legislative requirements and international standards. Our network enables us to rapidly mobilise skilled teams, providing clients with the resources they need to deliver large and challenging projects effectively.The IPG is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues’ growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK’s people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Expected salary

Location

Helsby, Cheshire

Job date

Tue, 14 May 2024 22:34:27 GMT

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