OPEN TO INTERNAL AND NON-REPRESENTED MEMBER STATES CANDIDATES Associate Ethics Officer

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND NON-REPRESENTED
MEMBER STATES CANDIDATES
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Associate Ethics Officer
Geneva, Switzerland
Official, Grade P2
Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
As soon as possible
November 20, 2014
: VN2014/119(O)-INT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of
migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be
favorably considered:
Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape
Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El
Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya,
Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia,
Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland,
Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Director General through the Chief of Staff and the
direct supervision of the Ethics and Conduct Officer, the successful candidate will be
responsible for providing assistance and support to the daily work of the Ethics and Conduct
Office (ECO) of the Organization.
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Core Functions / Responsibilities:
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Assist the Head of Ethics and Conduct Office in the fulfilment of the mandate and
responsibility of the Unit.
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Prepare case summaries including initial legal analysis of the issues and evidence
presented and recommend next step to the Ethics and Conduct Officer.
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Assist with the intake system of issues addressed to the ECO.
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Conduct initial screening of the incoming issues and respond to general queries
addressed to the ECO.
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Responsible for providing the required information and updating the ECO database.
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Track referrals and inform the Ethics and Conduct Officer on pending cases that
need attention.
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Provide the IOM forms and IOM guidelines to staff regarding engagement in an
outside activity and potential conflict of interest.
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Assist in creating, maintaining and updating the ECO intranet page.
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Assist in drafting and updating ECO-related documents, policy and procedures.
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Assist ECO in the development of training modules and conduct ECO training.
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Prepare reports of activities and assist in preparing ECO trends and analysis.
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Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies
Behavioural
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Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Displays mastery of subject matter;
Contributes to a collegial team environment;
Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes
equal gender participation;
Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
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Effectively applies knowledge of relevant financial discipline;
Develops/ follows internal control procedures to prevent
mismanagement;
Ensures application of institutional financial policies and guidelines;
fraud
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Advocates incorporation of financial considerations into processes and
procedures;
Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
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Master’s degree in Civil/Criminal Law, Criminology, Ethics, Investigation from an
accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional
experience; or
University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional
experience.
Experience
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Experience in the field of Investigation, Corporate Ethics or Compliance/
Oversight programmes preferably within the UN, International Organizations or
Multinational Financial Institutions;
Demonstrated high level of discretion, professionalism, confidentiality and
integrity;
Ability to work against tight deadlines;
Field experience is an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English and French are required. Working knowledge of a third IOM official
language is a distinct advantage.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by November 20, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled
in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for
applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application
in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
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Posting period:
From 06.11.2014 to 20.11.2014
Requisition: VN 2014/119 (O) - Associate Ethics Officer (P2) - Geneva, Switzerland (54619038)
Released
Posting: VN 2014/119 (O) - Associate Ethics Officer (P2) - Geneva, Switzerland (54619039)
Released
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