Japan Research Assistant

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

17 days ago

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About this role

A Research Assistant at the Business & Human Rights Centre supports global efforts to advance human rights in business by researching and promoting transparency and accountability for Japanese companies. The role involves conducting research, translating materials, and engaging with companies to improve human rights performance.

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degreeFluency in Japanese and English

About Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

business-humanrights.org

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is an independent international NGO that monitors and documents the human rights impacts of businesses worldwide, maintaining a free public database of allegations, company responses, news and research. It publishes analysis, country- and sector-specific briefings, and resources to support accountability, remedy and the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The Centre serves civil society, journalists, investors, companies and policymakers with tools such as company timelines, case trackers and legal resources to promote transparency and responsible business conduct. It also engages with firms, governments and multilateral bodies to push for stronger corporate due diligence, human rights compliance and public reporting.