Manager – Human Rights & Social Impact

About Khazna Data Centers

Founded in 2012, Khazna is a premier wholesale data center provider in the Middle East and North Africa, delivering dependable and expandable infrastructure to support the rapidly expanding digital ecosystem in the region.

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Manager – Human Rights & Social Impact to join our ESG Program Management Department. This role involves leading the creation and execution of Khazna’s human rights and social impact strategies covering operations, supply chains, and new developments. You will oversee risk-based human rights due diligence, assessments, remediation efforts, and advocate for worker wellbeing and social impact standards with projects and partners. Working closely with Legal, Compliance, Procurement, HSE, HR, Engineering, and global teams, you will ensure practical, uniform application of human rights considerations, serving as the focal point for human rights risk management across markets and activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and rolling out Khazna’s Human Rights and Social Impact framework within operations, supply chains, and expansion initiatives.
• Lead human rights due diligence activities including risk assessments, identifying issues, monitoring compliance, and tracking remedial measures.
• Ensure adherence to international human rights, anti-modern slavery, and supply chain due diligence standards.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance to embed regulatory requirements into operational protocols and contracts.
• Integrate human rights criteria into supplier onboarding, procurement, and contractor management.
• Evaluate and monitor human rights risks among suppliers, contractors, and in high-risk regions, including conducting audits.
• Support implementation of worker wellbeing standards in cooperation with HSE and project teams to uphold safe and ethical labor conditions.
• Coordinate Social Impact Assessments, community needs analyses, and stakeholder engagement for development projects.
• Oversee community risk monitoring and maintain engagement with local communities, NGOs, and other external parties.
• Manage investigation, documentation, and resolution of human rights incidents, grievances, and remediation activities.
• Maintain governance records, audit documentation, and evidence supporting compliance reviews and due diligence inquiries.
• Serve as the central coordinator for cross-functional initiatives focused on human rights and social impact involving multiple departments and international teams.
• Compile reports detailing human rights risks, social impact outcomes, progress updates, and corrective action plans for management and external stakeholders.
• Assist with external ESG and human rights evaluations, including gathering data, preparing evidence, and monitoring follow-up improvements.
• Monitor budgets, enforce policies and procedures, and contribute to strengthening Khazna’s ESG and responsible business frameworks with targeted, risk-based approaches.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Sustainability, ESG, Human Rights, Business, or related disciplines.
• Postgraduate or professional certification in ESG, Human Rights, or Compliance considered advantageous.
• 7 to 10 years of professional experience in Human Rights, ESG, Sustainability, Compliance, or Governance and Risk management roles.
• Proven experience conducting human rights due diligence, managing supply chain risks, and implementing worker welfare programs.
• Experience with ESG and supplier assessment platforms such as EcoVadis, Sedex, or equivalent tools.
• In-depth knowledge of international human rights and ESG frameworks including UNGPs, OECD guidelines, IFC standards, and CSRD/ESRS.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder environments involving Legal, Procurement, HR, HSE, and project management teams.
• Strong grasp of responsible business conduct, labor standards, and social impact concepts.
• Excellent analytical capabilities along with strong skills in documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Effective communication, problem-solving expertise, coordination aptitude, with the capacity to influence and ensure compliance across the organization.