Background

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is a Swiss international NGO that has been committed to improving the lives of children for over 50 years. Tdh is active in more than 30 countries worldwide, with a focus on health, protection, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

The Child Rights and Business Specialist will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing strategies to promote child rights in business operations.
• Conducting due diligence and risk assessments related to child rights in supply chains.
• Engaging with businesses, governments, and civil society to advocate for child rights.
• Providing technical assistance and capacity building to stakeholders.
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of Tdh's child rights and business initiatives.
• Contributing to fundraising and resource mobilization efforts.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Master's degree in human rights, law, international development, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in child rights, corporate social responsibility, or business and human rights.
• Strong understanding of international human rights frameworks, particularly the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
• Proven experience in engaging with the private sector and advocating for social change.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French or other relevant languages is an asset.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in child rights and business.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. Tdh offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Developing and implementing strategies to promote child rights in business operations.
• Conducting due diligence and risk assessments related to child rights in supply chains.
• Engaging with businesses, governments, and civil society to advocate for child rights.
• Providing technical assistance and capacity building to stakeholders.
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of Tdh's child rights and business initiatives.
• Contributing to fundraising and resource mobilization efforts.

• Strong understanding of international human rights frameworks, particularly the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
• Proven experience in engaging with the private sector and advocating for social change.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French or other relevant languages is an asset.

• A Master's degree in human rights, law, international development, business administration, or a related field.