Job Vacancy: Senior Programme Officer, Business and Human Rights

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POSTING TITLE: Senior Programme Officer, Business and Human Rights

LOCATION: UN Global Compact Network Thailand, True Digital Park, Sukhumvit 101, Bangkok, Thailand

HELP US DELIVER THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN THAILAND

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the collective plan of global commitments required to end extreme poverty and hunger, tackle climate change, and create a more peaceful, just, and equitable world by 2030. This is a significant multi-stakeholder effort that cannot be delivered by Governments and Civil Society alone. The actions, innovations, and finances of the private sector are critical to our ability to deliver.

This is where the UN Global Compact comes in: we are the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative with over 18,000 participating companies in 162 countries, and 69 Local Networks around the world. We enable and support companies across all sectors, geographies, and sizes in their efforts to be more responsible and sustainable and help the world achieve the SDGs.

We are an ambitious team, energized by our mission of mobilizing a global movement of responsible companies and organizations to create the world we want. Our ambition is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Programme Officer will be responsible for the development of a strategic work plan, identification of partnership opportunities and engagement with stakeholders, as well as the smooth implementation of activities in the area of business and human rights. The position will directly report to the Operations and Programme Manager of the UN Global Compact Network Thailand and be responsible for the following duties:

Technical lead and contributions:

Design and lead relevant various initiatives and interventions concerning business and human rights, including capacity building, dialogues, workshops, and seminars for business actors of various sizes and industrial backgrounds, including corporate participants of the UN Global Compact.
Develop, prepare, or contribute to various technical outputs and materials concerning business and human rights implementation, including proposals, concept notes and agendas, workshop materials and presentations, speeches, and policy advocacy, ensuring human rights language and voice of businesses are consistently mainstreamed.
Represent UN Global Compact Network Thailand in related workshops, meetings, and seminars on business and human rights.
Have profound understandings of UN Global Compact Network Thailand protocol pattern on managing both internal and external events, and on office daily duties.
Prepare materials related to Business and Human Rights on any occasions.

Partnerships and stakeholder engagement

Build strategic steps in the identification of and partnerships building with key partners and stakeholders in the area of business and human rights.
Actively engage and ensure consistent collaboration with stakeholders, including UN partner agencies, government, businesses, and UN Global Compact Network in other countries, to maintain good partnerships and seek opportunities for joint collaborations.
Maintain good relationship with any parties and delightfully treat any stakeholders that are all equal subject to the respect of human rights.

Administrative support

Any other administrative duties and support functions as assigned, for the successful implementation in the area of business and human rights.
Be the representative and intermediary on report costing and support accounting team on invoice and receipt issues that related to Business and Human Rights scope.

COMPETENCIES

Language skills: Proficiency in Thai and English is required
Persuasive and engaging communication skills:
Ability to communicate persuasively in written form to help engage at scale
Ability to interact with a broad set of businesses and present over the phone, virtually, and in person
Computer/ Technical skills:
Essential communications and analytics tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Team players
Value others' ideas and expertise
Willing to learn from others
Place team agenda before personal agenda
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

CORE VALUES

Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviors; acts without consideration of personal gain; resists undue political pressure in decision-making; does not abuse power or authority; stands by decisions that are in the Organization's interest, even if they are unpopular; and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; and remains calm in stressful situations.
Respect for Diversity: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds; treats all people with dignity and respect; treats men and women equally; shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making, examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses, and does not discriminate against any individual or group.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: A first-level university degree in International Relations, Human Rights, Law, Political Sciences, Sociology, Development Management, or a related field is required.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Three-plus years of experience in progressive responsibilities in the fields of human rights, socio-economic development, sustainable business, ESG reporting and disclosures, SDGs, or any other related fields is required.
Solid technical knowledge and experience in business and human rights issues, human rights regulations, and policy frameworks is a strong asset.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Interested applicants are requested to write an email with the subject line of Application for Senior Programme Officer (Business and Human Rights) to info@globalcompact-th.com and ploy.wipavee@globalcompact-th.com by 22 March 2024

The application should include the following:

A cover letter demonstrating how you meet the job profile and required competencies (2 pages maximum);
Curriculum Vitae; and
At least two referees (these will not be contacted without prior consent).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.