Head of the Ethics Office

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UNAIDS is an innovative United Nations partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. UNAIDS' Cosponsors include UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank. Visit the UNAIDS Web site at www.unaids.org Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/24/FT10

Title: Head of the Ethics Office

Grade: P5

Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment

Duration of contract: 2 years

Date: 8 April 2024

Application Deadline: 6 May 2024 (7 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications

Organization unit: AI/OEX Executive Office (AI/OEX) / AI/EXO Executive Office (AI/EXO) Independent Oversight Functions/Ethics Office

Duty station: Geneva Switzerland About UNAIDS: Serving Communities and Countries to End Inequalities and AIDS We, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, lead the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. By placing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to reduction of inequalities at the heart of our work, we lead the global response to AIDS by: (i) maximizing equitable and equal access to HIV services, (ii) breaking down barriers to achieving HIV outcomes, and (iii) integrating efficient HIV responses into wider health and protection systems. We are committed to creating an equal, safe, and empowering workplace culture where all people in all their diversity thrive. We live our values of Commitment to the AIDS Response, Integrity, and Respect for Diversity. MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT: The mandate of the Ethics Office is to promotes an ethical culture based on the UNAIDS core values of commitment to the AIDS response, integrity and respect for diversity, and in accordance with the WHO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and the adaptations for UNAIDS staff members (as reflected in the Introduction to the Staff Regulations and Staff Rules for staff members of UNAIDS), the Standards of Conduct of International Civil Servants, and related policies. The Office is separate and independent of management.

The Office carries out its work through six strategic functions: provision of ethics advice; protection against retaliation; administration of the declaration of interest programme; provision of ethics training; prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse; and contribution to the development of standards, policies and principles to ensure consistency and fair application of the organisation's rules.

The Ethics Office is guided by the principles of independence, impartiality, and confidentiality in its dealings with staff members, management, and collaborators. Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position: The Head of the Ethics Office is accountable for providing leadership on all matters relating to ethics in the UNAIDS Secretariat, and ensuring that staff members and other personnel (hereinafter 'staff') observe the highest standards of integrity. The Head of the Ethics Office reports to the Executive Director, with day-to-day management by the Chief of Staff.

Working in close cooperation with relevant services (such as People Management, Finance and Accountability, and the Ombudsman Office), the Head of the Ethics Office's key responsibilities are to:

• Formulate, review and disseminate ethics-related policies, in coordination with relevant internal services, ensuring that UNAIDS policies and practices reinforce and promote the ethical standards called for under the UN Charter.
• Provide authoritative advice to both UNAIDS management and individual members of staff related to ethical issues (conflicts of interest, outside activities, etc.) in accordance with applicable standards of conduct prescribed for UNAIDS staff, and in coordination with relevant internal services.
• Help managers develop skills and capacity to deal with ethical matters.
• Raise staff awareness of expected ethical standards and behaviours, including development of training programmes on ethics and targeted outreach to country, regional and headquarters teams.
• Undertake the responsibilities assigned to him/her under the relevant policy to protect against retaliation, receive complaints, directly and/or through the Integrity Hotline, and facilitate resolution, or refer cases to the WHO Office of Internal Oversight Services for further investigation, as appropriate.
• Develop and implement the UNAIDS Declaration of Interests Program.
• Liaise with UN System Ethics Network and related external organisations. Keep abreast with new developments and best practices in ethics and compliance programmes in order to ensure a continual enhancement of UNAIDS ethics standards and tools.
• Serve as focal point on sexual exploitation and abuse. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Essential: Advanced university degree at Master's level or equivalent in Law, International Relations, Business Management, Social Sciences or related fields. Competencies: UNAIDS Values

1. Commitment to the AIDS response
2. Integrity
3. Respect for diversity

Core competencies 1. Working in teams 2. Communicating with impact 3. Applying expertise 4. Delivering results 5. Driving change and innovation 6. Being accountable

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrated knowledge of HIV, implications and response, and of UNAIDS work, goals and achievements. Sound networking and partnerships building capacity. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to promote consensus, lead negotiations, motivate and guide others. Strong awareness and understanding of cultural and political sensitivities, complemented by the ability to work and produce results under pressure. Diplomacy, tact and courtesy.

Experience: Essential: Ten years of professional experience, including substantive experience in corporate ethics and related fields, preferably in the international arena. Experience in the development and implementation of standards, policies, compliance frameworks and programs.

Desirable: Experience working with ethics and compliance in an international organization. Experience in dealing with ethical risks.

Languages: Essential: Advanced knowledge of English and a good working knowledge of French.

Desirable: Knowledge of other UN official languages. Additional Information: The term of the Ethics Officer is limited to a fixed-term period of five years and may be extended for additional two years maximum. The selected candidate will not be eligible for any further employment at UNAIDS thereafter.

Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS will be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy. The above-mentioned position is a rotational position and its standard duration of assignment is linked to the ICSC hardship classification of the duty station.

Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice. Annual salary: (Net of tax) USD 92,731 at single rate Post Adjustment: 89.70 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. - - - - - -

Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. - - - - - -

Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. - - - - - -

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. - - - - - -

Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.

UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. - - - - - -

Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Currently accepting applications UNAIDS has a smoke-free environment