ETHICS ADVISOR

The Ethics Advisor reports directly to the Director-General. S/He will lead, coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Ethics Programme of UNESCO by fostering a culture of ethics, transparency and accountability and promoting ethical standards within UNESCO at Headquarters and in the Field. The objective of the Ethics Programme is to ensure that all staff members achieve the Organization's mission and perform their functions in accordance with the highest standards of integrity through conduct that is ethical, lawful and respectful of the countries in which the Organization operates.

Within this context, the Ethics Advisor will, in particular\:

• Provide advice and guidance to management and staff on professional ethics standards and on specific policy and practice issues.

• Ensure compliance with the Organization’s Rules and Regulations, Standards of Conduct and specific policies in place.

• Ensure implementation and administration of the Organization’s Declaration of Interest and Financial Disclosure Programme.

• Ensure implementation of the Organization’s Whistleblower Protection, Anti-Harassment and Conflict of Interest Policies.

• Develop and conduct, in collaboration with HRM, ethics training programmes for staff, managers, and non-staff personnel and ensure its delivery across the Organization, through ethics training workshops and briefings.

• Participate in the development and implementation of organizational change programmes as needed.

• Manage the human and financial resources of the Ethics programme.

EDUCATION

• Advance university degree or equivalent higher-level qualification in Law, Audit and Investigations, Public/Business Management/Administration, Human Resources Management, Social Sciences or related field, with a special focus on administrative or corporate ethics, industrial psychology or labour relations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in public/private or international institutions in the field of corporate ethics.
• Experience in policies and practices in the areas of ethical standards, ethics and compliance programmes (such as conflict of interest, anti-harassment), code of conduct, accountability, compliance frameworks and/or financial disclosure policies.
• Experience in the preparation and implementation of ethics training modules and information packages for the staff.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Proven conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to collect synthesis and analyse information from various sources and the capacity to develop policy and provide advice on professional ethics standards and issues.
• Champion of UNESCO’s values and commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including an innovative and pragmatic approach to find appropriate solutions to key issues.
• Professional integrity, diplomacy, tact, and independence of mind.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, advocate, and negotiate with all levels of staff, including senior executives.
• Innovator with risk management ability and a proven track record as a successful agent of change.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and proven ability to prepare, present and discuss findings and recommendations on issues clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate team in a multicultural environment.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent/very good knowledge and drafting skills in English or French and working knowledge in one of the other language (English or French).