Child Rights & Human Rights Due Diligence Consultant (Human Rights)

TL;DR

Child Rights & Human Rights Due Diligence Consultant (Human Rights): Developing advocacy briefs on child labour and responsible business conduct with an accent on human rights due diligence (HRDD) and systems-strengthening. Focus on identifying strategic opportunities to disseminate briefs to governments and private sector actors to reduce the drivers of child labour.

Location: Remote (Brussels, Belgium)

Company

hirify.global is a global intergovernmental organization dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential in over 190 countries.

What you will do

• Develop a series of advocacy briefs on tackling child labour through responsible business conduct based on existing gaps and needs.
• Identify and deliver strategic opportunities to disseminate these briefs to governments, private sector actors, and industry platforms.
• Align advocacy efforts with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
• Create a stakeholder engagement plan with tailored approaches for governments, companies, and investors.
• Develop actionable messages to reduce the structural drivers of child labour across supply chains.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in Human Rights, International Development, Public Policy, Law, or Social Sciences.
• 7–10 years of professional experience in child rights, child labour, or responsible business conduct.
• Demonstrated experience in developing advocacy briefs, policy papers, or analytical reports for international organizations.
• Proven understanding of HRDD frameworks, including UNGPs and OECD Guidelines.
• Strong writing skills in English for crafting high-quality briefs for diverse audiences.

Nice to have

• Prior work experience with hirify.global, ILO, or similar international agencies.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a diverse and passionate culture focused on the protection of children's rights.
• Professional and personal development opportunities within a global organization.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity across the global workforce.
• Reasonable accommodation provided for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process.