VP Rights and Inclusion - Sustainability
Posted date [2026-10-03]
(ID: 52869)
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Job Description and Requirements
VP Rights and Inclusion - SustainabilityJob Snapshot
Role: VP Rights and Inclusion - Sustainability
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Business-Strategic Management
Experience: 10+ years of professional experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Accor is seeking a VP Rights and Inclusion - Sustainability in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to lead its global strategy for human rights and inclusive hospitality. Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, the role brings together two complementary priorities: integrating human rights considerations across the guest and Heartist journey and advancing hospitality that is accessible and welcoming to all guests.
The position leads a dedicated team and works across Accor brands and regions to translate Group commitments into practical initiatives, strengthen regulatory and international standards alignment, build strategic partnerships, and measure progress through clearly defined performance indicators.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospitality
Function:
Business-Strategic Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Your Role
The VP Rights and Inclusion will shape and implement Accor\'s global approach to human rights and inclusive hospitality in alignment with the Group\'s sustainability commitments and Hosting Change ambitions.
Working with Sustainability, People and Culture, brands, regions, external partners, and other stakeholders, the role will establish roadmaps that turn global commitments into practical actions while supporting Accor\'s ethical performance, sustainability priorities, and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Roadmap
- Lead Accor\'s global strategy and roadmap for human rights and inclusive hospitality.
- Align priorities with Group sustainability commitments and Hosting Change ambitions.
- Translate global commitments into actionable regional and brand-level roadmaps.
- Collaborate with Sustainability and People and Culture teams across the Accor network.
- Guide the integration of rights and inclusion priorities into relevant Group activities and decisions.
Human Rights
- Oversee Accor\'s human rights program across the guest and Heartist journey.
- Lead the development and deployment of human rights training, audits, worker voice mechanisms, and response protocols.
- Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and relevant international standards.
- Support consistent implementation of human rights commitments across brands and regions.
Inclusive Hospitality
- Deploy and scale programs designed to make Accor hospitality accessible and welcoming to all guests, including people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ guests.
- Work with People and Culture teams to support the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments into Heartist-facing programs.
- Support the reflection of gender equality commitments in relevant talent development programs and Group-level decisions.
- Coordinate initiatives across regions and brands to strengthen inclusive hospitality practices.
Advocacy and Partnerships
- Build strategic relationships with industry peers, NGOs, public institutions, and industry bodies.
- Represent Accor in relevant forums and working groups.
- Contribute to advocacy activities relating to human rights and inclusion.
- Engage internal and external stakeholders to advance the Group\'s strategic priorities.
Performance and Reporting
- Define and monitor relevant human rights and inclusion KPIs in collaboration with brands and regions.
- Track performance and use results to steer program development.
- Ensure robust reporting against applicable disclosure requirements and global standards.
- Communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support impact measurement and social performance management across relevant initiatives.
Market Intelligence
- Monitor emerging human rights, inclusion, and sustainability developments.
- Assess peer positioning and relevant market trends.
- Use benchmarking and external developments to inform Accor\'s strategic approach.
- Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory landscapes and international standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- 10+ years of professional experience, including social impact leadership and ESG transformation roles.
- Proven expertise in defining and deploying social impact strategies at scale.
- Demonstrated experience working internationally and managing priorities across multiple regions.
- Strong background in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, partnerships, and public affairs.
- Solid experience in impact measurement and social performance management.
- Comprehensive understanding of sustainability trends and regulatory landscapes.
- Strong knowledge of benchmarking practices and international standards, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ILO Conventions, OECD Guidelines, and UN Global Compact.
- Strategic ability to translate global commitments into actionable regional and brand-level initiatives.
- Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
- Excellent management and interpersonal skills.
- Active listening and pragmatic problem-solving abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
Why Join Accor
The role offers the opportunity to lead human rights and inclusive hospitality initiatives across an international hospitality group, working with brands, regions, senior stakeholders, external partners, and industry organizations. It provides scope to influence global programs, contribute to sustainability priorities, and help translate strategic commitments into measurable action.
About Accor
Accor is a global hospitality group focused on excellence, integrity, strong governance, innovation, and responsible business practices. The Group supports continued learning and development while working to strengthen sustainability, governance, risk management, and inclusive hospitality across its operations.
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Your Role
The VP Rights and Inclusion will shape and implement Accor\'s global approach to human rights and inclusive hospitality in alignment with the Group\'s sustainability commitments and Hosting Change ambitions.
Working with Sustainability, People and Culture, brands, regions, external partners, and other stakeholders, the role will establish roadmaps that turn global commitments into practical actions while supporting Accor\'s ethical performance, sustainability priorities, and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Roadmap
- Lead Accor\'s global strategy and roadmap for human rights and inclusive hospitality.
- Align priorities with Group sustainability commitments and Hosting Change ambitions.
- Translate global commitments into actionable regional and brand-level roadmaps.
- Collaborate with Sustainability and People and Culture teams across the Accor network.
- Guide the integration of rights and inclusion priorities into relevant Group activities and decisions.
Human Rights
- Oversee Accor\'s human rights program across the guest and Heartist journey.
- Lead the development and deployment of human rights training, audits, worker voice mechanisms, and response protocols.
- Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and relevant international standards.
- Support consistent implementation of human rights commitments across brands and regions.
Inclusive Hospitality
- Deploy and scale programs designed to make Accor hospitality accessible and welcoming to all guests, including people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ guests.
- Work with People and Culture teams to support the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments into Heartist-facing programs.
- Support the reflection of gender equality commitments in relevant talent development programs and Group-level decisions.
- Coordinate initiatives across regions and brands to strengthen inclusive hospitality practices.
Advocacy and Partnerships
- Build strategic relationships with industry peers, NGOs, public institutions, and industry bodies.
- Represent Accor in relevant forums and working groups.
- Contribute to advocacy activities relating to human rights and inclusion.
- Engage internal and external stakeholders to advance the Group\'s strategic priorities.
Performance and Reporting
- Define and monitor relevant human rights and inclusion KPIs in collaboration with brands and regions.
- Track performance and use results to steer program development.
- Ensure robust reporting against applicable disclosure requirements and global standards.
- Communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support impact measurement and social performance management across relevant initiatives.
Market Intelligence
- Monitor emerging human rights, inclusion, and sustainability developments.
- Assess peer positioning and relevant market trends.
- Use benchmarking and external developments to inform Accor\'s strategic approach.
- Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory landscapes and international standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- 10+ years of professional experience, including social impact leadership and ESG transformation roles.
- Proven expertise in defining and deploying social impact strategies at scale.
- Demonstrated experience working internationally and managing priorities across multiple regions.
- Strong background in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, partnerships, and public affairs.
- Solid experience in impact measurement and social performance management.
- Comprehensive understanding of sustainability trends and regulatory landscapes.
- Strong knowledge of benchmarking practices and international standards, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ILO Conventions, OECD Guidelines, and UN Global Compact.
- Strategic ability to translate global commitments into actionable regional and brand-level initiatives.
- Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
- Excellent management and interpersonal skills.
- Active listening and pragmatic problem-solving abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
Why Join Accor
The role offers the opportunity to lead human rights and inclusive hospitality initiatives across an international hospitality group, working with brands, regions, senior stakeholders, external partners, and industry organizations. It provides scope to influence global programs, contribute to sustainability priorities, and help translate strategic commitments into measurable action.
About Accor
Accor is a global hospitality group focused on excellence, integrity, strong governance, innovation, and responsible business practices. The Group supports continued learning and development while working to strengthen sustainability, governance, risk management, and inclusive hospitality across its operations.
