Input to on-going strategy development process on matters related to private sector and responsible business conduct
Read, comment and analyse relevant project and programme reports
Develop a strategy for engagement on RBC at national level; with Regional Economic Blocks and with Devolved Units
Contribute to international reporting processes
Facilitate documentation, learning and evaluations

Policy, advocacy & research

Contribute to implementation of a lobby and advocacy mechanism on responsible business in Kenya
Participate in relevant networking events with key stakeholders for advocacy and collaboration.
Devise and develop events, workshops and debates on RBC with relevant actors
Conduct research and give inputs to policy processes
Facilitate collaboration and strategic partnerships with resource organisations in the RBC field such as Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
Facilitate collaboration and strategic engagements with private sector bodies such as KNCCI; KEPSA; KAM
Facilitate collaboration and strategic engagements with relevant sector actors such as MSEA; Kenya Agribusiness and Agroindustry Alliance (KAAA); Kenya Flower Council; Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPC Kenya)
Manage and coordinate research activities related to private sector activities

Project management, development & fundraising

Project Monitoring & Evaluation:

Support the monitoring, evaluation and reporting process of projects with links to RBC/BHR

Project Implementation:

Mainstream RBC into on-going DCA projects
Support and monitor implementation of RBC related actions, approaches and projects, including driving the development, review and adaptation of RBC action plans
Assist in project implementation with active involvement (included in the budget) where possible

Project Planning:

Contribute to project planning on projects with links to RBC/market-based development in coordination with staff from HQ and CO colleagues.
Seek new project and fundraising opportunities on RBC/private sector development
Responsible for the inclusion of deliverables related to RBC outputs and BHR components in private sector partnership projects.
Explore new trends and directions within sustainable business models, ‘’greening’’, innovation, and learning
Support due diligence processes for new PSE partners

CSR Procedures

Responsible for developing and implementing RBC guidelines at CO level, and mainstreaming CSR into formats and tools (incl. screening of companies)
Contribute to DCA’s dialogue with businesses and donors on RBC/BHR matters

Competence development

Capacity building and training of local staff and partners.
Devise and develop pathways for mainstreaming the Human Rights Based Approach into projects and knowledge sharing on RBC/BHR
Advise and support to DCA staff at COs on ad hoc basis
Contribute to learning and knowledge sharing in the organisation
Support and facilitate development and organisation of strategic RBC activities (partnerships, research, knowledge sharing) between partner organisations locally

What you bring

Experienced with human rights, business, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable development.
Experienced in working as part of – or in close partnership with - an international humanitarian and development organisation.
Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Gender studies, Law, Development Studies, or International Relations. (1st Degree with a minimum of 7 years progressive experience in Human Rights / Responsible Business Conduct work will be considered in lieu of a Master’s Degree)
Willing and able to perform high standard research and analysis on issues related to RBC, as well as support screening and project development activities.
Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.
Self-motivated, curious and enthusiastic team player. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Cultural sensitivity, patience, resourcefulness and adaptability.
Minimum understanding of the relevance of information and data management and its applicability to human rights work