• Job Description

  Req#: 17187

  As the only truly global crop nutrition company with more than 100 years of agronomic knowledge, Yara is uniquely positioned to lead positive change through nature-positive solutions that address the climate and nature crisis in the long term and the food crisis right now. We believe in being a voice for farmers and the most vulnerable.

  But we cannot do it alone. We need your skills and passion to help us achieve our vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger, and a planet respected.

  About the Unit

  Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. Supporting our vision of a world without hunger and a planet respected, we pursue a strategy of sustainable value growth, promoting climate-friendly and high-yielding crop nutrition solutions for the world’s farming community and food industry. We have a worldwide presence with sales in ~150 countries and around 17,000 employees. Yara is taking a leading role in developing sustainable agriculture and digital tools, to contribute to solving the global challenges the agricultural industry is facing. Our continued success is dependent upon retaining and promoting our ethical reputation and social responsibility.

  Yara’s Ethics and Compliance Department is responsible for the Compliance program including human rights policy globally in Yara, and for protecting our license to operate. As a Human Rights Specialist, you will be actively contributing to the human rights agenda at Yara.

  If you are interested in learning about human rights management in a global organization and within a complex value chain, you may be our new colleague.

  The Human Rights Specialist reports to the Human Rights Manager in the Ethics & Compliance Department. The role is preferably based out of headquarters in Oslo.
  

  Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the human rights agenda at Yara in line with the United Nations Guiding Principles and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
  • Perform human rights risk assessments in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Cooperate across departments on human rights-related projects, including human rights impact assessments.
  • Assist the business line in embedding human rights in relevant business processes, including steering system policies and procedures.
  • Maintain training material on human rights, both for face-to-face training modules and e-learning.
  • Contribute to external reporting on Yara's human rights performance including Yara's Integrated Report and Sustainability reports, Modern Slavery Act statements, and other national disclosure requirements, such as the Norwegian Transparency Act.
  • Assist the business in responding to human rights due diligence forms from customers.
  • Review and follow-up on human rights-related risk exposure identified through supplier integrity due diligence questionnaires.
  • Participate in social audits of suppliers.
  • Engage with worker representatives globally.
  

  Profile

  We are looking for you who is/has;

  
  • Bachelor in human rights, social sciences, human resources, or similar disciplines.
  • Energetic and fast learner. Well-versed or interested in learning about human rights management, sustainability, and social impact.
  • Comfortable working in a multi-cultural, multi-language environment with cross-cultural collaboration.
  • Professional & Diplomatic approach to problem-solving and/or reaching goals.
  • Good communication skills, including collaboration with senior employees. Have a proactive and self-starter approach.
  • Demonstrates judgment in handling confidential information.
  • Proficiency in English (written & spoken) Fluent knowledge of any other language is a plus.

  Additional Information

  Opportunities

  
  • Be part of the global Ethics & Compliance team at Yara International.
  • You will be exposed to other Ethics & Compliance activities, such as anti-corruption work, internal investigations, M&A processes, periodical risk management, training, and communications.
  • Become a member of a diverse and gender-balanced team with more than 11 nationalities and a culture of teamwork, support, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
  • You will be exposed to and participate in discussions and reflections about business ethics in a purpose-driven company.
  • Work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders from all over the world.

  What can we offer?

  • An international, dynamic environment in a global organization with local operations in 60 countries and 28 production sites around the world. Yara International offers global mobility for those interested in international career journeys.
  • A flexible, hybrid working model including two days of ‘work from home’ per week.
  • Competitive base salary and benefits package.
  • An attractive pension plan for employees based in Norway.
  • Professional development through continuous learning and upskilling.
  • 160 Corporate cottages in Norway & Spain for the use and benefit of Yara’s permanent employees and numerous social clubs and activities organized by colleagues.
  • Private physical training programs and health insurance, including support for mental health and well-being, are included in our benefits package.
  • Because everyone is responsible for caring for the planet, our Oslo offices are centrally located within easy reach of public transportation.

  *All benefits are subject to local terms and regulations and may be changed during the time of employment

  Contact details

  Cira Holm / SVP Chief Compliance Officer

  cira.holm@yara.com

  Kadir Fazlioglu / Talent Acquisition Partner

  kadir.fazlioglu@yara.com

  Apply no later than

  August 28th

  Please provide your documents in English and please apply for the role only through the relevant job portals. All emails with documents like resumes &cover letters etc. will be deleted due to GDPR rules.

  Knowledge grows through differences
  Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

• About the company

  Yara International ASA is a Norwegian chemical company.

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