UNFPA JPO - Ethics Analyst

IMPORTANT: This JPO Position is funded by the Government of Finland and open only to nationals of Finland. For detailed information on the JPO Programme and recruitment positions and criteria, including nationality and age of candidates, please visit https://www.undp.org/jposc/current-vacancies 

Background

The UNFPA Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme is intended to provide on-the-job training for young professionals who wish to obtain practical experience in development assistance. Learn more about the JPO Programme https://www.undp.org/jposc

How you can make a difference

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

The Ethics Analyst will work within the Ethics Office, providing support in promoting ethical conduct and integrity throughout UNFPA. They will assist in implementing and administering various ethics programs and initiatives, ensuring compliance with UN regulations and fostering a culture of accountability and transparency. The Ethics Office consists of two international and one national staff members. It liaises closely with other Divisions in house and the Ethics Offices in the UN System, especially those in the United Nations Secretariat and in the UN Funds and Programmes. More information on UNFPA’s activities worldwide can be found on the organization’s website (www.unfpa.org).

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. To find out more, click here.

Content and methodology of supervision:

As part of the UNFPA JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities:

●    Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
●    Establishment of a work plan, during the first month of the assignment, with clear key results
●    Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment
●    Easy access to the supervisor, who is also the Head of the Ethics Office
●    Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
●    Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
●    If more than one supervisor; clear agreement of the roles and responsibilities between the relevant parties
●    Annual performance appraisal and development with the supervisor.

In addition, the following specific supervision arrangements will apply:
●    The Ethics Analyst works under the daily supervision of the UNFPA Ethics Adviser.
●    The JPO will be integrated in a highly professional and fast paced work environment and receive mentorship from a supervisor who has over 25 years of professional experience in the United Nations system, and over 10 years of experience specifically in the area of Ethics.
●    The JPO may receive additional guidance from the Ethics Officer, P-4. 
●    The JPO Focal Point at the UNFPA Headquarters provides additional guidance on career development and administrative issues.
●    The supervisor ensures an optimal introduction and induction and forms an integral part of the continuous professional development of the JPO.
●    Job-related guidance will be provided in a timely, constructive and appropriate manner on a continuous basis. All necessary information, rules, policies, equipment and other tools required will be provided. 
 

Learning Elements 
     
Core Knowledge Areas:
●    UN Ethics Framework: Thorough understanding of the UN's ethical standards, regulations, and policies, including the Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service, the Financial Disclosure Programme, and the Policy for Protection against Retaliation.
●    Conflicts of Interest: In-depth knowledge of different types of conflicts of interest, including financial, personal, and perceived conflicts, and how