The Position:
The Ethics Office is an operationally independent office at UNFPA, and reports to the Executive Director of UNFPA.
The Office is responsible for supporting the achievement of the objectives of UNFPA by contributing to adherence to UNFPA rules, values and standards through the provision of advice and guidance, training and outreach, and administration of the Financial Disclosure program and the policy on Protection from Retaliation.
The Ethics Office is comprised of an Ethics Adviser, an Ethics Officer and an Ethics Associate.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Reqirements:
Education:
Advanced university degree in law, public administration, human resources management, criminology, organizational Psychology or related areas.
Knowledge and Experience:
● A minimum of 7 years progressively responsible experience in law, corporate compliance, organizational ethics, staff misconduct and investigation, employee relations or other related fields is required.
● Experience in field missions and in provision of advice and guidance on disciplinary matters is desirable.
● Experience in the provision of advice and guidance on disciplinary matters involving interpersonal conflict is desirable.
● Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and jurisprudence relevant to PaR and conflicts of interest is highly desirable.
● Experience in an International Organization (UN system or multilateral context) highly desirable.
Languages:
● Fluency in English is required, with proven ability to express well verbally and in writing.
● Good knowledge of other UN official languages (in particular French, Arabic, or Spanish) is desirable.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
