Job Description Key Responsibilities Oversee the Human Rights pillar of IMPACT, Sucafina's sustainability sourcing program, with a particular focus on child protection, workers rights and gender equality. Based on internal standards and relevant regulations ensure incorporation of relevant human rights requirements in IMPACT. Provide technical guidance and oversight to country project teams on conceptualization, design, and implementation of programs around key human rights issues projects around gender equality, child labor and workers rights, ensuring adherence to best practices in human rights programming. Develop and deploy relevant toolkits, such as risk assessments, gender analysis, country guidance, template policies, impact measurement surveys. Develop and deliver global training materials on human rights issues and requirements. Provide technical input to the development of Sucafina's policies, tools and due diligence processes around human rights. Develop and implement robust monitoring & reporting frameworks to track the impact and effectiveness of human rights interventions in IMPACT supply chains. Utilize monitoring data to inform programmatic adjustments and learning agendas, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability. Capacity building of country sustainability teams on human rights/social principles, methodologies, and frameworks. Stay abreast of developments in relevant laws, regulations and best practices, and integrate new knowledge into policy, program design and implementation. Qualifications Education Bachelor's or master's degree in social science, agriculture; international development or another advanced subject. Experience Proven experience in working on human rights issues in large private or public agricultural or rural development projects. Technical skills Proficiency in developing and implementing human rights strategies such as child labor monitoring and remediation systems, conducting risk assessments/gender analysis, and integrating gender, child protection and inclusion considerations into programming. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively about complex issues. Demonstrated experience in deploying pragmatic solutions to address human rights issues, such as child protection, workers' rights, and gender equality. Proven experience in program design, implementation, and monitoring. Ability to provide strategic direction, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively to achieve programmatic goals. Willingness and ability to travel to field locations to oversee program implementation, provide technical support, and engage with stakeholders Soft skills Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex problems in pragmatic solutions Demonstrates understanding of diverse cultural practices, norms, and perspectives. Able to navigate cross-cultural interactions with humility and openness, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders from various backgrounds. Awareness and ability for self-assessment, openness to feedback from managers, peers, and other stakeholders. Self-motivated, solution-driven and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Able to work independently and happy to work remotely with colleagues from all around the world Languages English is mandatory Additional Information How to Apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the position by 31 May 2024. Equal Opportunity Employer Sucafina is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
