Ethics and Integrity Officer

Position Title: Ethics and Integrity Officer

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 16 June 2022

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; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

The Ethics and Conduct Unit (ECO) promotes a robust ethical culture at IOM based on the Organization’s shared core values. ECO works to promote and uphold the Organization’s values, including the highest standards of conduct and professionalism, in line with IOM’s Standards of Conduct and related policies. ECO provides impartial advice and counsel to the Organization and all IOM personnel about ethical issues and the Standards of Conduct.

ECO is a formal, independent office, responsible for advising staff and non-staff members about conflicts of interest, outside activities, close relatives, and gifts. Through training and outreach, ECO promotes ethical awareness and behaviour and strives to help IOM personnel understand their responsibilities working for IOM and to put the Organization’s shared values into practice.

Accountability is one of the key features of professionalism at IOM and all IOM personnel have a duty to report any breach of the Organization’s rules and regulations. IOM is committed to protecting staff members from retaliation.

Under the direct supervision of the Head, Office of Ethics and Conduct, and working closely with the other Ethics and Integrity Officer, the Ethics and Integrity Officer will assist in specified ongoing tasks.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide assessment on matters related to conflicts of interest, such as outside activities, gifts, close relatives and other, in line with the IOM Standards of Conduct.
2. Review and maintain the database of all the declaration of relatives forms assessed under the scope of IOM’s relative policies.
3. Keep data up to date by maintaining, monitoring usage, and providing reports on ECO’s case management and tracking databases.
4. Provide training on IOM Standards of Conduct to IOM personnel about ethical awareness and behavior in the organization.
5. Implement the Yearly Declaration of Interest process by identifying relevant staff, monitoring the forms received by the correspondent IOM staff, and ensuring the timely and effective assessment of all the forms submitted.
6. Conduct research on topics related to Ethics and conduct unit’s mandate and responsibilities as well as legal research and analysis on retaliation cases, as directed.
7. Assist in drafting and updating ECO-related documents, policies and procedures.
8. Ensure that the ECO intranet page is updated with all the relevant material.
9. Perform other duties as may be requested.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

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

Experience

• Experience with or knowledge of UN or NGO-type organizations;
• Proven experience in drafting reports and internal and external documents;
• Experience of working in sensitive environments and with confidential information and processes; and,
• Practical experience in multi-tasking, prioritize and work independently.

Skills

• Excellent computer literacy, especially database tools;
• Good analytical and drafting skills; resourcefulness, initiative;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds; and,
• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines in accordance with instructions and guidelines.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English and Spanish or French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of the other IOM official language 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

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 three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, 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.