UN Women: Ethics Specialist, New York, USA, P3 FTA
UN News, New York, NY, United States
Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
The Ethics Specialist works in close collaboration with the Executive Director’s Office, the Office of Human Resources, the Legal team, Internal Audit, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of UN Women’s ethics framework and integrity policies. Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Staff and direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Staff, the specialist leads the implementation of the Ethics function’s mandate, including definitive professional advice, ethics training, the Financial Disclosure Programme and the protection from retaliation policy.
Key Functions and Accountabilities
Provide Ethics Advice and Guidance
Analyze and provide definitive professional advice on ethical standards, conflicts of interest, outside activities and integrity matters.
Monitor case trends and conduct root‑cause analysis to inform preventive strategies.
Review and assess declarations of interest for compliance with ethics standards.
Identify and mitigate ethics‑related risks.
Develop ethics guidance bulletins and conduct research to support policy development.
Manage the Financial Disclosure Programme (FDP)
Administer UN Women FDP in line with MOUs and UN Secretary‑General bulletins.
Administer the Policy on Protection from Retaliation
Lead implementation and provide guidance on protection mechanisms.
Review retaliation complaints, prepare prima facie findings and recommendations.
Design and implement solutions to reduce formal complaints.
Research best practices and develop educational materials.
Develop and Deliver Ethics Training, Awareness and Outreach
Design and deliver comprehensive ethics training for senior management, programme staff and field personnel.
Coordinate the UN Ethics Office Annual Leadership Dialogue.
Lead Policy Development, Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement
Contribute to the review, development and implementation of ethics‑related policies.
Prepare comprehensive annual reports and recommend strategic improvements.
Maintain confidential records of guidance and reports.
Competencies Core Values
Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Core Competencies
Awareness and sensitivity regarding gender issues
Accountability
Creative problem solving
Effective communication
Inclusive collaboration
Stakeholder engagement
Leading by example
Functional Competencies
Ability to provide education and training on ethics and values.
Ability to analyze complex fact patterns and provide confidential guidance.
Knowledge of UN Staff Regulations and related ethics policies.
Ability to consult on ethical implications within policy development.
Ability to analyze and mitigate conflicts of interest in the FDP.
Ability to maintain diplomacy, tact and confidentiality in sensitive processes.
Recruitment Qualifications Education and Certification
Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, Ethics, International Affairs, Communications, Corporate Compliance, Human Resources Management or a related field is required.
A first‑level university degree plus two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead of the advanced degree.
Experience
At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in organizational ethics, compliance, legal, governance, oversight, communication or related areas.
Experience in independently providing definitive professional ethics advice, including accountability and compliance frameworks.
Experience designing, developing and delivering ethics training and outreach activities.
Experience in computer software (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and database management; experience with web‑based management systems is required.
Experience with a modern web‑based ERP system, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
Professional experience in the UN or other international organisations’ ethics functions is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in English is required.
Working knowledge of another official UN language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is desirable.
Diversity and Inclusion At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to inform us during the application process. Background checks are a mandatory part of the selection procedure, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.
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UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
The Ethics Specialist works in close collaboration with the Executive Director’s Office, the Office of Human Resources, the Legal team, Internal Audit, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of UN Women’s ethics framework and integrity policies. Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Staff and direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Staff, the specialist leads the implementation of the Ethics function’s mandate, including definitive professional advice, ethics training, the Financial Disclosure Programme and the protection from retaliation policy.
Key Functions and Accountabilities
Provide Ethics Advice and Guidance
Analyze and provide definitive professional advice on ethical standards, conflicts of interest, outside activities and integrity matters.
Monitor case trends and conduct root‑cause analysis to inform preventive strategies.
Review and assess declarations of interest for compliance with ethics standards.
Identify and mitigate ethics‑related risks.
Develop ethics guidance bulletins and conduct research to support policy development.
Manage the Financial Disclosure Programme (FDP)
Administer UN Women FDP in line with MOUs and UN Secretary‑General bulletins.
Administer the Policy on Protection from Retaliation
Lead implementation and provide guidance on protection mechanisms.
Review retaliation complaints, prepare prima facie findings and recommendations.
Design and implement solutions to reduce formal complaints.
Research best practices and develop educational materials.
Develop and Deliver Ethics Training, Awareness and Outreach
Design and deliver comprehensive ethics training for senior management, programme staff and field personnel.
Coordinate the UN Ethics Office Annual Leadership Dialogue.
Lead Policy Development, Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement
Contribute to the review, development and implementation of ethics‑related policies.
Prepare comprehensive annual reports and recommend strategic improvements.
Maintain confidential records of guidance and reports.
Competencies Core Values
Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Core Competencies
Awareness and sensitivity regarding gender issues
Accountability
Creative problem solving
Effective communication
Inclusive collaboration
Stakeholder engagement
Leading by example
Functional Competencies
Ability to provide education and training on ethics and values.
Ability to analyze complex fact patterns and provide confidential guidance.
Knowledge of UN Staff Regulations and related ethics policies.
Ability to consult on ethical implications within policy development.
Ability to analyze and mitigate conflicts of interest in the FDP.
Ability to maintain diplomacy, tact and confidentiality in sensitive processes.
Recruitment Qualifications Education and Certification
Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, Ethics, International Affairs, Communications, Corporate Compliance, Human Resources Management or a related field is required.
A first‑level university degree plus two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead of the advanced degree.
Experience
At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in organizational ethics, compliance, legal, governance, oversight, communication or related areas.
Experience in independently providing definitive professional ethics advice, including accountability and compliance frameworks.
Experience designing, developing and delivering ethics training and outreach activities.
Experience in computer software (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and database management; experience with web‑based management systems is required.
Experience with a modern web‑based ERP system, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
Professional experience in the UN or other international organisations’ ethics functions is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in English is required.
Working knowledge of another official UN language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is desirable.
Diversity and Inclusion At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to inform us during the application process. Background checks are a mandatory part of the selection procedure, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.
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