ADVISER ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

You will be based in the Human Rights, Business & Tech Department at the Danish Institute for Human Rights (the Institute) in Copenhagen. The department works to foster responsible business conduct by working with state actors, businesses and financial institutions, rightsholders affected by business operations, and other relevant stakeholders.

You will be part of an ambitious and dedicated department and join the global policy and partnerships team within the department as one of our advisers. You will conduct legal and policy analysis to support the team’s efforts to advance human rights including in the context of the EU’s corporate sustainability and sustainable finance agenda.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As an adviser you will:

• Develop technical analyses of legal and policy developments relating to responsible business conduct and their effects on business conduct globally with a primary focus on the implementation and developments related to the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and their interactions with other relevant policy and legal instruments;
• Draft policy submissions, organise events and engage in policy dialogues with private and public actors;
• Develop training and communication materials on legal and policy instruments;
• Support projects with state institutions and other actors at national level or with business and financial actors focusing on ensuring alignment with the UNGPs when implementing new policies and regulation;
• Support management of projects (including reporting and financial administration).

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Master’s level qualification in a relevant field (e.g. law, political science) and in-depth knowledge of international human rights law and systems;
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience;
• Good understanding of legal and policy developments in relation to business and human rights in particular at EU level and strong research and analytical skills.   
• Previous experience of policy work and/or legal practice is beneficial;
• Experience with implementation of human rights and environmental due diligence processes in a business, financial, or legal context is desirable;
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in project management including financial administration of projects, monitoring and evaluation, fundraising and relations with donors is an asset;
• Excellent command of English (working language). Fluency in Danish is a strong asset. Additional working language is appeciated. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The position is full-time based in Copenhagen with some international travel, with a weekly average of 37 hours. Starting date as soon as possible.

The salary and other conditions will be determined in accordance with the Danish Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations with the possibility to negotiate individual supplements.

The Danish Institute for Human Rights appreciates diversity in the workplace. If qualified, we strongly encourage you to apply for the position.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Please submit your application, CV, exam papers and all other relevant documentation no later than 23 February 2025. Applications must be submitted using the application link. 

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION

For more information visit www.humanrights.dk.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Anne Line Sigsgaard at [email protected].