Rule of Law and Business and Human Rights Associate

Supports UNDP India's access-to-justice and business-and-human-rights work through research, drafting, stakeholder engagement and knowledge products on responsible business, legal awareness and ethical AI in justice delivery.

Department: Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Unit

• Research business and human rights and responsible business priorities in India
• Prepare actionable notes on sustainability and responsible consumption for programme design and stakeholder engagement
• Draft and quality assure concept notes, proposals, briefs and other project documentation
• Identify intervention areas for ethical AI adoption in justice delivery and legal-awareness outreach
• Support responsible consumption programming and youth stakeholder mobilisation
• Contribute to policy briefs, speeches, talking points and background materials
• Document best practices and stories on responsible business and access to justice
• Support networks with industry associations and private-sector engagement on human rights due diligence

• At least one year of professional work experience in rule of law, access to justice, human rights, responsible business or another relevant programme
• Sound understanding of rule of law, access to justice and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
• Excellent oral and written drafting, formulation and reporting skills
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing
• Solid computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, email and internet
• English is required

• National UNV assignment based in New Delhi
• Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance: INR 56,126.74
• Entry lump sum: USD 350 equivalent in INR; relocation and exit allowances may apply
• Comprehensive health, life and malicious-acts insurance and annual leave are provided