The objective of the Ethics Programme is to foster a culture of ethics, transparency and accountability and to ensure that all staff members work to fulfil the Organisation’s mission and perform their functions in accordance with the highest standards of integrity through conduct which is ethical, lawful and respectful. Within this context and under the direct supervision of the Ethics Advisor, the Ethics Officer will contribute to the success of the programmes and implementation of policies from the Ethics Office. More particularly the incumbent will: 

• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the Ethics Programme and policies originating from the Office;
• Promote ethical standards within the Organisation at Headquarters and in the Field;
• Provide advice and guidance to staff on professional ethical standards and issues on specific policy, financial disclosure and protection against retaliation;
• Draft content for the website and promotional documents for stakeholders;
• Develop, amend and enhance the training materials on ethics related matters, deliver  regular training and monitor attendance and feedback to integrate into the training cycle;
• Support the Ethics Advisor in the further development and implementation of the financial disclosure policy;
• Draft reports on the activities of the Ethics Programme destined for the Director-General, the Executive Board and the General Conference.

• Work experience within the UN system or an international organization.

Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of UNESCO’s mandate, core values and work of the UNESCO Ethics Office.

Languages

• Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and/or Russian).