DRC - Business and Human Rights Consultant

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Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: Amnesty Kenya was founded in 2002 and operates with specific goals and objectives for improving lives and upholding human rights for the citizens of Kenya and the surrounding areas. These initiatives include, but are not limited to: Right to Adequate Housing and Safety in Impoverished Neighborhoods Sexual and Gender Based Violence Education on Improving Relations Between Law Enforcement and Residents Growth and Human Rights Education Active Involvement of Youth for a Better Tomorrow Amnesty Kenya operates independently of any government, political ideology or religion and we are funded mainly by our membership and public donations. It is our hope that people-from every walk of life-enjoy all the rights outlined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Our efforts have affected positive change, but there is still work to be done.
Job Description

Coordination and Capacity Support

  • Regular Updates and Information Sharing: Monthly meetings with Regional Office/IBDGH and BHR Team. Quarterly updates to share with sections.
  • Capacity Building Materials: Production of training materials for Amnesty International's partners (human rights defenders, journalists, affected communities).
  • Workshops and Training Events: Two workshops on business and human rights and research/campaign for partners in Kolwezi.

Advocacy and Campaigning on the Powering Change Report

  • An actionable and updated advocacy and campaign plan
  • Two meetings between community representatives, provincial government, members of the Provincial Commission on Relocation and mining companies' representatives on recommendations/implementation progress of the 2023 Forced Evictions Report.
  • Coordination of Amnesty International's visits to Kolwezi and Kinshasa and arrange meetings with different stakeholders in the mining sector, including communities, local and national government officials, companies.
  • Records of meetings with different stakeholders on advocacy engagements for policy/practice changes that address forced evictions in the mining sector, as outlined in the report's recommendations.
  • Database on key progress/backsteps by mining companies and DRC government in implementing recommendations based on the 2023 Forced Evictions Report.
  • A public output summarizing progress (or lack thereof) in the implementation of the 2023 Forced Evictions Report's recommendations.

Monitoring Mining Policy Impacts

  • Create and maintain a database on policy reforms in mining sector and their impact on human rights in Kolwezi.
  • Create and maintain a database on mining companies' policies/practices that affect human rights.

Artisanal Mining Reform Analysis

  • Produce an analysis of reforms since the 2016 report, including challenges and successes.

Scoping New Research

  • Preliminary research findings to inform future investigations.   

Skills and Experience

Essential Requirements:

  • Proven experience in human rights research, advocacy, and campaigning, particularly in business and human rights.
  • Strong knowledge of mining sector policies, corporate due diligence, and human rights principles.
  • Experience engaging with governments, corporate actors, and civil society on human rights issues.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills, including experience conducting field research and writing policy briefings.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships across different sectors.
  • Fluency in French and English (spoken and written).
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based

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