Purpose and Background

Amnesty International's Regional Office for East and Southern Africa (ESARO) is seeking an experienced Business and Human Rights (BHR) Consultant to support its work on the human rights impacts of cobalt and copper mining in Kolwezi and neighboring areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

This consultancy will focus on research, advocacy, and campaign actions aimed at securing sustainable, rights-based solutions to mining-related human rights violations. The consultant will work closely with local partners, affected communities, and Amnesty International teams to advance corporate accountability and push for meaningful human rights due diligence in the mining sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for a human rights expert with knowledge of corporate responsibility, mining policy, and advocacy to make a tangible impact in one of the world's most critical mining regions.

Consultancy Duration: 6 months (March – August 2025), with the possibility of renewal.
Location: Remote, with potential field visits to the DRC as required.
Rate: $300 per day  

DELIVERABLES

Coordination and Capacity Support

• Regular Updates and Information Sharing: Monthly meetings with Regional Office/IBDGH and BHR Team. Quarterly updates to share with sections.
• Capacity Building Materials: Production of training materials for Amnesty International's partners (human rights defenders, journalists, affected communities).
• Workshops and Training Events: Two workshops on business and human rights and research/campaign for partners in Kolwezi.

Advocacy and Campaigning on the Powering Change Report

• An actionable and updated advocacy and campaign plan
• Two meetings between community representatives, provincial government, members of the Provincial Commission on Relocation and mining companies' representatives on recommendations/implementation progress of the 2023 Forced Evictions Report.
• Coordination of Amnesty International's visits to Kolwezi and Kinshasa and arrange meetings with different stakeholders in the mining sector, including communities, local and national government officials, companies.
• Records of meetings with different stakeholders on advocacy engagements for policy/practice changes that address forced evictions in the mining sector, as outlined in the report's recommendations.
• Database on key progress/backsteps by mining companies and DRC government in implementing recommendations based on the 2023 Forced Evictions Report.
• A public output summarizing progress (or lack thereof) in the implementation of the 2023 Forced Evictions Report's recommendations.

Monitoring Mining Policy Impacts

• Create and maintain a database on policy reforms in mining sector and their impact on human rights in Kolwezi.
• Create and maintain a database on mining companies' policies/practices that affect human rights.

Artisanal Mining Reform Analysis

• Produce an analysis of reforms since the 2016 report, including challenges and successes.

Scoping New Research

• Preliminary research findings to inform future investigations.   

Please see the attached ToR for more details on this consultancy opportunity.

Skills and Experience

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in human rights research, advocacy, and campaigning, particularly in business and human rights.
• Strong knowledge of mining sector policies, corporate due diligence, and human rights principles.
• Experience engaging with governments, corporate actors, and civil society on human rights issues.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, including experience conducting field research and writing policy briefings.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships across different sectors.
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written).

Application instructions 

To apply for this work, please submit the following via our recruitment system, eArcu. Please upload all relevant documents to the CV section of the application portal. 

• A cover letter explaining your suitability for the consultancy assignment.
• A CV highlighting your most recent relevant experience.
• A detailed budget including a breakdown of the fees you would charge for this work.

Applications must be in PDF, Word, PowerPoint or Excel format.   

As standard, payments are made by Amnesty International 30 days after receipt of a valid invoice for the agreed work milestone completed.

Please see the attached ToR for more details on this consultancy opportunity.

As standard, payments are made by Amnesty International 30 days after receipt of a valid invoice for the agreed work milestone completed.  

Applications must be in PDF, Word, PowerPoint or Excel format.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we encourage you to apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy - Amnesty International

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