{"id":108445,"date":"2026-08-16T09:55:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T09:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/chief-ethics-and-conduct-unit-eco-p\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T09:55:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T09:55:03","slug":"chief-ethics-and-conduct-unit-eco-p","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/chief-ethics-and-conduct-unit-eco-p\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief, Ethics and Conduct Unit (ECO) (P)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Chief, Ethics and Conduct Unit (ECO) (P)\", \"description\": \"Under the overall supervision of the Director General and direct supervision of the Director of OEP, the Chief of ECO is responsible for managing the ECO Team, work program, and resources. In particular, the Chief of ECO will hold the following responsibilities:\\nResponsibilities\\nResponsibilities and Accountabilities\\nLead the development and promotion of a robust framework of ethics-related policies, procedures, and guidelines; and advise on the ethical dimensions of other aspects of IOM's institutional policies and practices.\\nAdvocate for and promote ethical behaviour, integrity, transparency and accountability across IOM, both for IOM management and other IOM personnel.\\nManage the provision of timely guidance and practical advice to IOM management and personnel on ethical matters, including the interpretation and implementation of the IOM Standards of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest, and other ethics questions.\\nManage the implementation and periodic review of IOM's Protection Against Retaliation PaR policy to ensure impartial assessment of retaliation complaints and appropriate protections for whistleblowers.\\nLead the design and execution of ECO\u2019s training and outreach program to raise awareness of IOM's values and standards of conduct, encourage a speak-up culture, and reinforce a work environment of respect and integrity.\\nManage ECO\u2019s annual disclosure program, ensuring strategic development, implementation, and compliance per best practices to manage conflicts of interest for senior and key personnel.\\nManage the tracking, analysis, and reporting of institutional ethics data or trends and resulting recommendations for periodic ECO\/OEP reports, including reports to IOM senior management and\/or IOM's governing bodies, as needed, including the Audit and Oversight Advisory Committee AOAC.\\nManage ECO's personnel, work program, and resources on a day-to-day basis to ensure the quality, efficiency, and integrity of ECO's contributions consistent with ECO's mandate, confidentiality, and best practices.\\nLiaise with all relevant stakeholders as appropriate, including the Office of Internal Oversight OIO, Office of Legal Affairs LEG, Office of the Ombudsman OOM, Department of Human Resources DHR, and Institutional Risk Management IRM.\\nPromote internal and external knowledge sharing, including through participation in the Ethics Network of Multilateral Organisations ENMO; monitor best practices and emerging trends in the ethics field; and lead innovations and improvements in ECO's work, including automation and other initiatives.\\nPerform other duties as may be required\\nQualifications\\nRequired Qualifications and Experience\\nEducation\\nMaster\u2019s degree in Law, Governance, International Development, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant professional experience; or,\\nUniversity degree in the above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience.\\nAccredited Universities are those listed in the\u00a0UNESCO World Higher Education Database.\\nExperience\\nAdvanced understanding of and work experience in Ethics, Law, Compliance\/Oversight, and\/or Dispute Resolution, preferably within a public international organization or humanitarian agency;\\nExperience working with organizational ethics, including ethics policies and procedures, integrity and compliance programs, prevention, culture change, and learning and communications strategies; and,\\nDirect experience with ethical decision-making and ethics casework, including general ethics advice, conflicts of interest, financial disclosure, and protection against retaliation.\\nSkills\\nIn-depth understanding of administrative policies and procedures of international organizations;\\nHighest level of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and independence;\\nDemonstrated ability to manage sensitive and conflict situations;\\nExcellent advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills;\\nProven ability to communicate complex concepts orally and in writing;\\nAbility to carry out all inquiries objectively and impartially, guided by the highest principles of ethics;\\nAbility to lead and motivate teams to deliver on strategic and operational priorities, including under time pressure and other resource constraints;\\nStrong analytical, strategic, creative thinking and problem-solving skills; and\\nAbility to liaise effectively with high-level interlocutors.\\nLanguages\\nFor this position, fluency in English is required oral and written.\\nWorking knowledge of another official UN languages Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish is an advantage.\\nProficiency of languages will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and\/or oral assessments.\\nRequired Competencies\\nIOM\u2019s competency framework can be found at this\u00a0link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.\\nValues\\n- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:\\nInclusion and respect for diversity\\n: Respects and promotes i\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-14\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"International Organization for Migration IOM\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-09-10T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> International Organization for Migration IOM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-09-10<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Under the overall supervision of the Director General and direct supervision of the Director of OEP, the Chief of ECO is responsible for managing the ECO Team, work program, and resources. In particular, the Chief of ECO will hold the following responsibilities:<br \/>Responsibilities<br \/>Responsibilities and Accountabilities<br \/>Lead the development and promotion of a robust framework of ethics-related policies, procedures, and guidelines; and advise on the ethical dimensions of other aspects of IOM&#8217;s institutional policies and practices.<br \/>Advocate for and promote ethical behaviour, integrity, transparency and accountability across IOM, both for IOM management and other IOM personnel.<br \/>Manage the provision of timely guidance and practical advice to IOM management and personnel on ethical matters, including the interpretation and implementation of the IOM Standards of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest, and other ethics questions.<br \/>Manage the implementation and periodic review of IOM&#8217;s Protection Against Retaliation PaR policy to ensure impartial assessment of retaliation complaints and appropriate protections for whistleblowers.<br \/>Lead the design and execution of ECO\u2019s training and outreach program to raise awareness of IOM&#8217;s values and standards of conduct, encourage a speak-up culture, and reinforce a work environment of respect and integrity.<br \/>Manage ECO\u2019s annual disclosure program, ensuring strategic development, implementation, and compliance per best practices to manage conflicts of interest for senior and key personnel.<br \/>Manage the tracking, analysis, and reporting of institutional ethics data or trends and resulting recommendations for periodic ECO\/OEP reports, including reports to IOM senior management and\/or IOM&#8217;s governing bodies, as needed, including the Audit and Oversight Advisory Committee AOAC.<br \/>Manage ECO&#8217;s personnel, work program, and resources on a day-to-day basis to ensure the quality, efficiency, and integrity of ECO&#8217;s contributions consistent with ECO&#8217;s mandate, confidentiality, and best practices.<br \/>Liaise with all relevant stakeholders as appropriate, including the Office of Internal Oversight OIO, Office of Legal Affairs LEG, Office of the Ombudsman OOM, Department of Human Resources DHR, and Institutional Risk Management IRM.<br \/>Promote internal and external knowledge sharing, including through participation in the Ethics Network of Multilateral Organisations ENMO; monitor best practices and emerging trends in the ethics field; and lead innovations and improvements in ECO&#8217;s work, including automation and other initiatives.<br \/>Perform other duties as may be required<br \/>Qualifications<br \/>Required Qualifications and Experience<br \/>Education<br \/>Master\u2019s degree in Law, Governance, International Development, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant professional experience; or,<br \/>University degree in the above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience.<br \/>Accredited Universities are those listed in the\u00a0UNESCO World Higher Education Database.<br \/>Experience<br \/>Advanced understanding of and work experience in Ethics, Law, Compliance\/Oversight, and\/or Dispute Resolution, preferably within a public international organization or humanitarian agency;<br \/>Experience working with organizational ethics, including ethics policies and procedures, integrity and compliance programs, prevention, culture change, and learning and communications strategies; and,<br \/>Direct experience with ethical decision-making and ethics casework, including general ethics advice, conflicts of interest, financial disclosure, and protection against retaliation.<br \/>Skills<br \/>In-depth understanding of administrative policies and procedures of international organizations;<br \/>Highest level of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and independence;<br \/>Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and conflict situations;<br \/>Excellent advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills;<br \/>Proven ability to communicate complex concepts orally and in writing;<br \/>Ability to carry out all inquiries objectively and impartially, guided by the highest principles of ethics;<br \/>Ability to lead and motivate teams to deliver on strategic and operational priorities, including under time pressure and other resource constraints;<br \/>Strong analytical, strategic, creative thinking and problem-solving skills; and<br \/>Ability to liaise effectively with high-level interlocutors.<br \/>Languages<br \/>For this position, fluency in English is required oral and written.<br \/>Working knowledge of another official UN languages Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish is an advantage.<br \/>Proficiency of languages will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and\/or oral assessments.<br \/>Required Competencies<br \/>IOM\u2019s competency framework can be found at this\u00a0link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.<br \/>Values<br \/>&#8211; all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:<br \/>Inclusion and respect for diversity<br \/>: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.<br \/>Integrity and transparency<br \/>: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles\/rules and standards of conduct.<br \/>Professionalism<br \/>: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.<br \/>Courage<br \/>: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.<br \/>Empathy<br \/>: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.<br \/>Core Competencies<br \/>\u2013 behavioural indicators Level 3<br \/>Teamwork<br \/>: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.<br \/>Delivering results<br \/>: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.<br \/>Managing and sharing knowledge<br \/>: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.<br \/>Accountability<br \/>: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization\u2019s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.<br \/>Communication<br \/>: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.<br \/>Managerial Competencies<br \/>\u2013 behavioural indicators Level 3<br \/>Leadership<br \/>: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization\u2019s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.<br \/>Empowering others<br \/>: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.<br \/>Building Trust<br \/>: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.<br \/>Strategic thinking and vision<br \/>: Works strategically to realize the Organization\u2019s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.<br \/>Humility<br \/>: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to International Organization for Migration (IOM) on fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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