Regional Ethics and Integrity Officer

Position Title: Regional Ethics and Integrity Officer

Duty Station: Multiple Duty Stations

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 10 December 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

IOM’s institutional strategy prioritizes integrity, transparency, and accountability as key cross-cutting concerns. 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 the Organization and all IOM personnel on ethical issues and IOM’s Standards of Conduct.

ECO’s core responsibilities include provision of impartial policy guidance and advice on ethics concerns; global training and outreach across all IOM offices; initiatives to promote a speak-up culture and whistleblower protections; and an annual disclosure program.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of ECO, the Ethics and Integrity Officer will assist in specified ongoing tasks. In particular, the incumbent will hold the following responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the principal focal point on ethics matters for the Regional Office and Country Missions in the Region, ensuring effective communication and coordination with HQ and other offices.
2. Advise management and staff on ethics matters, including application of the Standards of Conduct, conflicts of interest, reporting channels and whistleblower protections.
3. Identify key ethics trends, risks and concerns in the Region and adapt guidance and outreach initiatives and materials accordingly.
4. Lead the design and implementation of an ethics capacity-building strategy for the Region.
5. Develop and conduct ethics trainings throughout the Region. In addition to direct training of staff, provide training of trainers and supervise and guide ethics facilitators in the Region to cascade trainings more broadly.
6. Contribute to the development or revision of ethics-related policies, instructions and guidelines, ensuring consideration of Regional and operational needs.
7. Promote the further development and appropriate implementation of conflict-of-interest and annual disclosure requirements for IOM personnel, including senior management and other staff with resource management or procurement responsibilities.
8. Contribute to ECO’s knowledge management tools and knowledge sharing initiatives, including case tracking systems and databases and the preparation of periodic reports and trend analyses to show the scope, relevance and impact of ECO’s work.
9. Support additional initiatives of ECO and OEP, including joint strategy, learning and outreach campaigns in coordination with Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH).
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with at least seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the field of Ethics, Legal, Compliance/Oversight or Dispute Resolution, preferably with a public international organization;
• Experience with ethics advice, decision-making and case work, including on potential misconduct, conflicts of interest, financial disclosure, and protection against retaliation.
• Experience in delivering trainings, outreach, and capacity building;
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential matters such as misconduct allegations;
• Experience handling a heavy and diverse workload; and,
• Field experience, particularly within IOM, is 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 organizational 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

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). For this this position, fluency in English (oral and written) is required in all locations. Moreover, working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage. The following language proficiency will also be required for each region:

• Regional Office in Cairo, Egypt: Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage
• Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal: Fluency in French (oral and written) is required
• Regional Office in Panama city, Panama: Fluency in Spanish (oral and written) is required
• Regional Office in Vienna, Austria: Working knowledge of Russian is an advantage
• Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya: Working knowledge of French is an advantage

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

Notes

This Vacancy Notice will primarily serve to hire to the following locations:

• Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand
• Regional Office in Cairo, Egypt
• Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal
• Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya
• Regional Office in Panama city, Panama
• Regional Office in Vienna, Austria

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.