Senior Ethics Officer

TL;DR

Senior Ethics Officer (Ethics and Compliance): Developing and operating hirify.global’s ethics strategy, policies, disclosure programme, and training initiatives with an accent on confidential guidance, accountability, and organizational integrity. Focus on managing whistleblower protection processes, assessing ethical risks, preparing reports for senior governance bodies, and strengthening ethical standards across headquarters and field operations.

Location: hirify.global headquarters in Rome, Italy; travel to any region or country may be required.

Company

hirify.global is a specialized United Nations agency supporting the transformation of agrifood systems and promoting better production, nutrition, environmental sustainability, and livelihoods.

What you will do

• Develop and implement the organization’s ethics strategy, policies, programmes, and annual work programme.
• Provide confidential advice to management and personnel on conflicts of interest, gifts and benefits, outside activities, and ethical standards.
• Design and deliver ethics training, workshops, e-learning, information sessions, and communications initiatives.
• Administer the annual financial disclosure programme and maintain effective ethics-office records and resources.
• Review retaliation complaints under the Whistleblower Protection Policy and recommend referrals, interim protection, and follow-up actions.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports with recommendations for improving policies, procedures, risk management, and workplace practices.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in law, public administration, human resources, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in ethics, compliance, conflicts of interest, standards, accountability, or financial disclosure programmes in an international, multilateral, public, or private institution.
• Proficient English and intermediate knowledge of at least one other hirify.global official language: French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian.
• Experience working in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
• Experience developing ethics training, awareness programmes, communications strategies, and financial disclosure policies.
• Ability to plan and prioritize independently, work under tight deadlines, and prepare clear, concise reports.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with United Nations rules and practices or other large international and multilateral organizations.
• Working knowledge of an additional hirify.global official language.
• Client and service orientation.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, integrity, transparency, and professional conduct.
• International health insurance and optional life insurance.
• 30 working days of annual leave per year.
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund.
• Potential dependency allowances, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave travel, disability protection, and flexible working arrangements subject to eligibility.

Hiring process

• Submit a complete online application with employment records, qualifications, language skills, and a motivation letter through the hirify.global recruitment portal.
• Selected candidates undergo medical certification, accreditation, residency or visa checks, security clearances, and rigorous reference and background checks.