# Human Rights Consultant 3 Months Contract

> Belmont Lavan Ltd · Copenhagen, Denmark (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-07-10

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Human Rights Due Diligence Specialist to provide expert guidance and oversight in the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of a Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) framework. The successful candidate will ensure alignment with international standards and best practices, with a particular focus on high-risk and conflict-affected environments within the financial services sector.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Provide expert oversight and quality assurance for the development of the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) framework.
-   Advise on the integration of human rights principles into business processes, risk management, and governance.
-   Assess and manage human rights risks associated with operations, clients, and investments, particularly in conflict-affected and high-risk areas.
-   Ensure the framework aligns with international human rights standards and regulatory expectations.
-   Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen ESG and sustainability initiatives through a human rights lens.
-   Provide practical, risk-based recommendations to support commercial decision-making while maintaining compliance with human rights obligations.

### Required Skills & Experience

-   Demonstrated expertise in Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) at both policy and practitioner levels, particularly within conflict-affected or high-risk environments.
-   Qualified Human Rights Lawyer or equivalent legal expertise in international human rights.
-   Strong background in ESG and Sustainability, with experience integrating human rights into corporate frameworks.
-   Proven experience applying human rights principles within commercial and risk functions of financial institutions.
-   Deep understanding of conflict-area risk assessment and mitigation.
-   Expert knowledge of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
-   Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and advisory skills.

### Preferred Skills & Experience

-   Experience with Indigenous Peoples' Rights and related international standards.
-   Knowledge of Human Rights Governance frameworks and corporate governance practices.
-   Experience working with multinational organisations, financial institutions, or global regulatory environments is highly desirable.

## Requirements

Required skills

Sustainability

UNGP expert

human rights

Commercial and risk application

Human rights governance

ESG

Languages

English

## Apply

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