DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

30 April 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.


ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.


At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP? 

  • WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

  • WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

  • WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

  • A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

  • We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB TITLE: Ethics Advisor

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular Consultant

UNIT/DIVISION: ETO

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Rome/HQ or remote

DURATION: 11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Ethics Office of WFP was created in WFP by ED Circular 2008/002 and is mandated by the Secretary-General’s Bulletin ST/SGB/2007/11. The Ethics Office assists the Executive Director in ensuring WFP operates consistently with the highest standard of integrity as required by the Charter of the United Nations, the Standards of Conduct for International Civil Service, the WFP Code of Conduct, other relevant administrative issuances and highest ethical standards.

The Ethics Advisor will report to the Senior Ethics Officer and work collaboratively with other members of the Ethics Office to support and promote an ethical culture within WFP, in line with the mandate of the Ethics Office.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Senior Ethics Office, the Ethics Advisor will:

  • Provide timely, independent, and confidential ethics advice and guidance to WFP employees and management on standards of conduct, ethical decision‑making, and conflicts of interest.
  • Ensure that requests for advice and guidance are appropriately documented, tracked, and managed in accordance with Ethics Office practices.
  • Advise on disclosure obligations, including gifts, outside activities, and other personal, functional, or organizational interests, and contribute to the effective implementation of the Annual Conflicts of Interest and Financial Disclosure Programme (ADP).
  • Support the review and handling of Whistleblower Protection cases, as required, in coordination with the Senior Ethics Officer and in line with applicable policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to the development and review of Ethics Office policies, guidance, tools, and internal processes, including standard operating procedures.
  • Support ethics outreach, training, and awareness‑raising activities for Global Headquarters and Country Offices, including virtual and in‑person sessions.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned in furtherance of the mandate of the Ethics Office and the promotion of a strong ethical culture within WFP.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Advice is properly and timely provided and recorded. Projects are concluded timely, efficiently and competently.

​QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Advanced university degree in law, ethics, government, public administration, international affairs, compliance, or other related fields.

Experience: A minimum of 6 years or more of experience in ethics, legal, compliance, or other related areas.

Knowledge & Skills: Ability to:

  • ​work productively, respectfully, independently yet collaboratively with colleagues in the Ethics Office and other subject matter experts in WFP and in the profession of Ethics, and with appropriate oversight
  • prioritize and re-prioritize;
  • be responsive to high-risk/sensitive/time-sensitive requests and issues;
  • provide advice and guidance to a wide arrange of stakeholders on a wide array of ethical issues;
  • manage projects efficiently; manage multiple issues and multiple projects simultaneously and successfully and meet deadlines;
  • act with integrity, independence and impartiality in the best interests of WFP;
  • display excellent interpersonal skills; and
  • work confidentially and maintain confidence.

Languages: Fluency in the English language. Working knowledge of another official UN language(s) is required.

 

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

  • All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

  • We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

  • If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

  • At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.


No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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