Advisor Sustainability – People & Human Rights

• Gross monthly salary between EUR 4,516 and EUR 6,449 (scale 09) for a 36 hour week
• Thirteenth month's salary and 8% holiday allowance
• 10% Employee Benefit Budget
• EUR 1,400 development budget per year
• Hybrid working: balance between home and office work (possible for most roles)
• A pension, for which you can set the maximum amount of your personal contribution

The big picture

As Rabobank, we touch upon the lives of many people. In every role we play there is a human rights dimension that we need to consider. From how we treat our own people as an employer to how we address land rights and labor conditions as a corporate lender and a buyer of goods and services. That is why ‘Enable People’ is one of our sustainability aspirations alongside Climate and Nature. Our goal is a more inclusive society for customers, communities and our workforce.

Your team, People - Group Sustainability, works with stakeholders to ensure that as Rabobank we respect human rights within our own operations, business activities and relationships. We do this by identifying the areas that are most at risk to people and make sure to include these in our business processes. We are committed to the United Nations' Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP's) and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. These commitments guide us.

As Advisor Sustainability – People & Human Rights, you apply professional expert knowledge to support the implementation of the People Program throughout the bank. You translate this expert knowledge to operations and business, engaging and working with key internal stakeholders and liaising with external working groups.

• Support and advise multidisciplinary teams delivering our People Program with your expertise (e.g. in human rights, labor rights, land rights, discrimination).
• Be a key player in engaging with a diverse group of stakeholders within the bank to enhance their knowledge, understanding of the People theme.
• Monitor business and human rights developments within the financial and food & agricultural sector.
  

We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people's differences is what makes us an even better bank. So we are very curious about what you can bring to our team at Group Sustainability.

“The People team works to prevent and manage adverse human rights impacts within our own operations, business activities and relationships, enabling a more inclusive society for customers, communities and our workforce.”

Vicky Dodman, Lead People.

The circa 60 people in Group Sustainability can't wait to meet you. Now it's your turn to make them stronger in acting as a center of expertise, advising on a variety of sustainability topics and accelerating the implementation of sustainability on an ongoing basis. Working together is the way we work; as 1 energetic team at Rabobank.

Talking of Rabobank: We are a Dutch bank that operates in 38 countries for over 9,500,000 customers. Together with these customers, our members and partners we stand side by side to create a world in which everyone has access to enough healthy food. In the Netherlands we work to create a country in which people are happy with how they live, work and do business.

You have affinity with sustainability and love working in dynamic work environments, where each day brings something new. You are well-connected, work well with other people, and able to influence people to get on board in reaching our people goals.

• Higher education (Masters) degree in Business and Human Rights or related subjects (international human rights law, international relations, international development etc.)
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in business and human rights in the corporate/ financial sector – preferably with experience in implementing the United Guiding Principles of Business and Human Rights and OECD Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises
• You have demonstrable experience of stakeholder management. You have excellent analytical and English communication skills (writing and presentation). Additionally, you must possess basic Dutch language skill.
• You are naturally curious and solution oriented.
• You are comfortable working in a rapidly changing and often ambiguous environment.
• Inclusive and growth mindset: respect, open-mindedness, an eagerness to learn and grow as a professional.
  

Are you the person we're looking for? Are you ready to join Rabobank as Advisor Sustainability – People & Human Rights to make a difference to yourself, our customers and to society?  We look forward to receiving your application no later than May 25. Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date

For this position, we do not require a motivation letter. Instead, please answer the three questions below, which you can upload alongside your CV. Please pay sufficient attention to answering these questions and explaining your answers.

Use a maximum of 200 words per answer and provide no more than 2 examples. Here are the questions:

1. How have you translated your expert knowledge to respect human rights within business activities and relationships in your previous roles?

2. Can you provide an example of a situation where you collaborated with diverse stakeholders within an organization to enhance their knowledge and understanding of  human rights?

3. Can you give an example of  when you were able to influence a project or initiative which positively impacted  human rights and what did you learn in doing this?

• Any questions about the job content? Contact: Vicky Dodman, Lead People,via duurzaamheid@rabobank.nl with the subject title: Advisor Sustainability – People & Human Rights.
• Any questions about working at Rabobank and the application process? Contact Lonneke Boelens, Recruiter, via lonneke.boelens@rabobank.nl
• We will hold the first interviews through a video call.
• Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website.
• Please ensure you have the right to work in the Netherlands. If you do not currently reside there, you will need to arrange and cover the costs of relocation yourself.
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