Expedited VN : Regional Ethics and Integrity Officer (P)

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

This is an expedited recruitment process, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only. 

Organizational Context and Scope

The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) institutional strategy prioritises integrity, transparency, and accountability as key cross-cutting measures. As part of the Office of Ethics and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (OEP), the Ethics and Conduct Unit (ECO) plays a lead role in strengthening IOM's culture of integrity through policy and advisory work, training, and support to all IOM personnel on ethical issues and IOM's Standards of Conduct.

ECO's core responsibilities include providing impartial policy guidance and advice on ethical issues and concerns; training and outreach across all IOM offices; initiatives to promote a speak-up culture and protect personnel against retaliation; and an annual conflict of interest disclosure programme.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of ECO, the Regional Ethics and Integrity Officer will be responsible and accountable for serving as the focal point on ethical issues arising within a specific region, but also has some organisation-wide ethics responsibilities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in ethics, humanities, law, international relations, business administration, or a related social science field from an academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in the field of ethics, law, compliance/oversight or dispute resolution, preferably with an international organisation;
• Experience providing ethical guidance and advice, including on potential ethical violations, conflicts of interest, declaration of interest programmes, and protection against retaliation;
• Experience delivering training, outreach, and capacity building;
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential matters, including misconduct allegations;
• Experience handling a heavy and varied workload; and,
• Field experience, particularly within IOM, would be a distinct advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of administrative law, preferably in an international context;
• Highest level of integrity, discretion, impartiality, and professionalism;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills on complex and sensitive matters;
• Ability to effectively handle and resolve ethical issues at organisational and individual levels;
• Ability to sustain integrity and consistency while working independently;
• Ability to carry out all inquiries objectively and neutrally;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, in both large and small settings;
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of counterparts, including high-level interlocutors; and,
• Resourcefulness and efficiency in managing commitments, handling multiple priorities, meeting deadlines and achieving results.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security, as well as accreditation, and any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time in Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system-wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE system (for internal candidates, link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies.