Human Rights Specialist

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara is committed to responsibly feeding the world and protecting the planet. We support our vision of a world without hunger and a respected planet by promoting sustainable, climate-friendly crop nutrition solutions. With sales in ~150 countries and around 17,000 employees, Yara leads in sustainable agriculture and digital tools to address global agricultural challenges. Our success relies on maintaining our ethical reputation and social responsibility.

The Ethics and Compliance Department oversees Yara's global Compliance program, including human rights policy. As a Human Rights Specialist, you will contribute to Yara's human rights agenda.

If you are interested in human rights management in a global organization, 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 at our headquarters in Oslo, but other Yara locations may be considered.

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.
Contribute to external reporting on Yara's human rights performance including Yara's Integrated Report, Modern Slavery Act statements and other national disclosure requirements, such as the Norwegian Transparency Act.
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.
Assist the business in responding to human rights due diligence forms from customers.
Review and follow-up of human rights related risk exposure identified through supplier integrity due diligence questionnaires.
Participate in social audits of suppliers.
Engage with worker representatives globally.

Profile

Bachelor in human rights, social sciences or similar.
Energetic and fast learner. Well-versed or interested in learning about human rights management, sustainability and social impact.
English (fluent written and spoken). Other languages are a plus.
Comfortable working in a multi-cultural, multi-language environment with cross-cultural collaboration.
Diplomatic and professional approach to problem-solving and/or reaching goals.
Good communication skills, including collaboration with senior employees.
Demonstrates judgment in handling confidential information.

Additional Information

Join Yara's global Ethics & Compliance team and make a real impact. Engage in anti-corruption, investigations, M&A, risk management, training, and communications.

Be part of a diverse, supportive team and discuss business ethics in a purpose-driven company. Collaborate with stakeholders worldwide.

Yara offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported. If you're passionate about ethics and compliance, this is the opportunity for you.

Contact details

Cira Holm, SVP Chief Compliance Officer

Benedicte Fredriksen, People Business Partner

Apply no later than

26th June 2025

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.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.