Business and Human Rights (BHR) Consultant

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.

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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.