Ethics Advisor

OVERVIEW
**Post Number**: ETH 001
**Grade**: P-5
**Parent Sector**: Ethics Office (ETH)
**Duty Station**: Paris
**Job Family**: Administration
**Type of contract**: Fixed Term
**Duration of contract**: 6 years, non-renewable
**Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)**: 20-JUN-2025
**UNESCO Core Values**: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The Ethics Office promotes an ethical organizational culture based on UNESCO’s core values and to assist employees in navigating ethical dilemmas and upholding ethical standards.
The Ethics Advisor reports directly to the Director-General and will lead, coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Ethics Office 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 Office 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. Long Description
**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, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and Conflict of Interest Policies.
Develop and conduct 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 Office.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M) Leading and empowering others (M) Making quality decisions (M) Managing performance (M) Strategic thinking (M) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree or equivalent higher-level qualification in Law, Audit and Investigations, Public/Business Management/Administration, Human Resources Management, Social Sciences or related field.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in organizational ethics, law, corporate compliance, investigation, internal justice and disciplinary proceedings, employee relations or other related fields.
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 and Competencies
Proven conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to collect, synthesise 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 a team in a multicultural environment.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of, and drafting skills in, one of the working languages (English or French) of the Organization and good working knowledge of the other language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience
Experience in developing/implementing a whistleblower protection policy and/or a protected disclosure system.
Experience in managing anti-harassment policies.
Practical experience in conflict resolution/management.
Skills and Competencies
Good knowledge of current best practices relating to corporate ethics and