Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Ethics Adviser is a member of the Ethics Office¿s senior management team and s/he will report to the Director of the Ethics Office and, when required, deputize in his/her absence.
The Ethics Office is responsible for fostering a culture of ethics, integrity and accountability, and ensuring a transparent and fair work environment. The key objective of the Ethics Office is to ensure that all staff members understand, observe and perform their functions in a manner consistent with the highest standards of integrity. Specific functions include (1) advising individual staff members and the management on ethical behaviour and standards, (2) protecting individuals against retaliation (the whistle blower protection policy), (3) ensuring the implementation of the United Nations Financial Disclosure Programme in UNHCR, (4) developing, disseminating and promoting ethics-related policies.
Within the Ethics Office, the Ethics Adviser will be responsible to:
¿ oversee the design, dissemination and promotion of policies, guidelines and training materials on ethics;
¿ coordinate the revision, design, and follow-up on the implementation of a revised (internal) Code of Conduct and (external) Code of Conduct for Partners;
¿ support the work of the Ethics Office on Culture Change initiatives;
¿ coordinate the capacity building of Ethics Networks including Code of Conduct Facilitators and Peer Advisers;
¿ Provide confidential advice and guidance on ethics and standards of conduct;
¿ Assist the Director in reviewing requests for protection against retaliation, in supporting UNHCR¿s SpeakUp helpline and in promoting a speak-up culture.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P4 - 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
Field(s) of Education
International Relations Law Philosophy and ethics
Psychology Business Administration Public Administration
or other relevant field.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Certificates and/or Licenses
International Law
HCR Management Learning Programme
Prevention of Harassment
Mediation
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
At least 7 years of work experience in progressively responsible functions involving the application or interpretation of principles of law and/or ethics, of which at least 5 years in functions requiring sound knowledge of accountability frameworks, principles and practices in the UN system.
Proven experience in dealing with staff issues based on ethical standards and case management.
Proven track record of good conduct and ethical behaviour.
Working knowledge of individual and organisational challenges in particular as these relate to the management and implementation of ethical standards.
Demonstrated mastery of management practices, standards and processes.
Experience in preparing submissions to donor bodies.
Desirable
UNHCR experience in various operational settings in the field in protection and senior management positions.
Work experience at HQ, preferably in oversight or related (independent) functions (Ombudsman, Investigations; Evaluation).
Familiarity in managing legal matters. Professional experience in dealing with ethics related matters in UN agencies.
Working knowledge of the UN internal justice system, UN Rules and Regulations, UN(HCR) Codes of Conduct and other relevant policies.
Developed knowledge of behavioural sciences and related field of study.
Functional Skills
LE-International Law
HR-Managing ethical dilemmas
MG-Experience in corporate ethics design, standards, policies, and compliance programmes
CO-Cross-cultural communication
WB-Mediation
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
This vacancy is archived.