Ethics Officer, Geneva, Switzerland 226 views


Ethics Officer

( 1905332 )

Grade : P3

Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment

Contract duration : 12 months

Job Posting: Dec 2, 2019, 2:23:14 PM

Located within the ODG, the mission of CRE is to systematically identify organization-wide risks, and by topic area, maintain a risk register record, evaluate it according to its likely impact and probability, and proactively have it managed by risk management owners.

The CRE seeks to integrate internal control compliance into all policies and managerial decisions.

The CRE ensures promotion and uphold of highest organizational standards of the Organization, its codes of conduct and core values.

Through the ethics function CRE monitors that all staff observe and perform their functions consistent with the highest standards of integrity required under International Civil Service.

The CRE liaises independently with internal parties across the different levels of the Organization, developing and presenting to the Director-General its annual work plan of delivery of compliance, risk management, ethics needs, through its partnerships and non-state actors unit, CRE conducts due diligence in accordance with the Framework of Engagement with Non-State Actors across the three levels of the Organization.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will work in the Office of Compliance, Risk Management and Ethics (CRE) under the supervision of the Coordinator (Ethics), and Director CRE. The incumbent is expected to provide support to the work of CRE’s Ethics team to provide ethical advice and promote/uphold the Organization’s ethical principles.

He/she will support the Ethics team in developing advice on a range of ethical dilemmas, support the development of communication materials and policy documents.

Specifically, the incumbent will:

  • Carry out research and analysis on conflict of interest situations, monitoring and reviewing requests of authorization for outside activities, and analysing disclosures of potential conflict of interest issues to prepare advice to staff members and/or senior management;
  • Conduct complex research on organizational managerial and/or legal matters, consulting and liaising with relevant offices as required;
  • Prepare confidential correspondence to individuals seeking advice on ethical issues, and assist Coordinator Ethics in developing creative solutions to address ethical dilemmas and timely and confidential management recommendations;
  • Manage confidential files and track and monitor requests for advice and cases received by the Ethics team;
  • Support Coordinator Ethics in developing and implementing ethics training materials and activities, and in developing and improving public communications and reporting material on Ethics;
  • Conduct research and analytical reviews, data collection and monitoring for reporting purposes, and prepare summaries of findings in text/ presentation and online communication formats to support Coordinator Ethics in fostering coherence of standards, policies and processes with regards to Ethics organization-wide across different issues, and with UN common system bodies;
  • Support the organization of meetings, including external meetings, such as UN and other, draft relevant meeting reports, and support the production of and monitoring of other inputs from the Ethics team as required;
  • Assist with problem solving on related matters, within the delegated responsibilities, as required;
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned by the Coordinator (Ethics) and Director, CRE.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Essential: University degree (ideally at Master’s level or equivalent) in law, social sciences (including public administration), public health, human resources management or related field.
  • Desirable: Professional certifications in any of the above-mentioned subject fields.

Experience

  • Essential: At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders, and supporting decision making processes in complex organizations, with at least two years’ experience at the international level. Understanding of ethics/professional conduct issues.

Experience conducting research and analysis of complex situations/processes, including policy analysis and/or legal advice in large organizations.

  • Desirable: Experience in conflict of interest management, training and provision of confidential individual advice.

Good understanding of the structures and environment of large international organizations, policies and practices, rules and regulations.

Skills

Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance;

demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior;

is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities;

is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.

Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and other documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.

Ability to write clear and concise documents and conduct research.

Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills, and positive mindset to solving problems through creative approaches.

Demonstrated understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and discretion, and awareness of how to handle and maintain documents of evidentiary value.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels with tact and respect and to understand various contextual settings and political considerations.

Ability to work in excel, and data management.

Attention to details, conscientious and efficiency in meeting commitments.

Motivation by professional rather than personal concerns, taking pride in work achievements.

Demonstration of persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.

Heightened sensitivity to issues of trust and reputation at an individual, as well as organizational level.

Ability to prioritize, handle multi-tasking, work to tight deadlines and remain calm in stressful situations.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Producing results

Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

  • Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
  • Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 60,233 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3850 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  • Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
  • For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
  • *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.

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