Application Deadline: May 22, 2022

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Ethiopia is looking to hire an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the position of Integrity Advisor (12 months fixed term contract) based in Addis Ababa.

PURPOSE

Supports the ICRC’s cultural change towards principle based, ethical decision-making by assisting in the implementation of the delegation’s integrity framework. This framework includes capacity building trainings concerning the promotion of the ICRC values and prevention of misconduct.

Functional Responsibilities

SUPPORT TO THE OPERATIONS

• Under the guidance of Head of Support, supports the implementation and effectiveness of the delegation’s efforts to foster a culture of integrity.
• Supports the implementation of the Code of Conduct Framework and Integrity Roadmap at the delegation level and provides guidance and support to managers and staff in the delegation on their questions related to the Code of Conduct and related policies and guidelines.
• Conducts capacity building activities within the delegation through information sharing, dialogue and training with an aim to:

        - Enhance staff awareness and understanding of their roles and responsibilities in      promoting a culture of integrity and preventing fraud, harassment and sexual exploitation. 

        - Foster positive ambition for principle based, ethical decision-making;

        - Support staff in making ethical choices when fulfilling ICRC mandate and commitments  towards affected population.

• In coordination with the Head of Support and Regional Integrity Advisor, supports the delegation in identifying training needs and development and implementation of a training plan; tracks and evaluates training efforts and training completion rates.
•  In collaboration with the Head of Support and Risk and Compliance Officers, ensures that operational risks assessed by delegations as well as ERCO root cause analyses on misconduct are regularly and appropriately translated into prevention activities at the delegation level.
• Feeds back trends and analyses relating to integrity to the Head of Support and Regional Integrity Advisor.
• Supports operational departments in due diligence assessments of partner organisations

SCOPE AND IMPACT

• Remit: Responsible for all Integrity promotion activities in ICRC’s Ethiopia delegation, including the field sites.  
• The role is focuses on promotion of the ICRC institutional values and prevention of misconduct and does not conduct investigations on cases reported to the ERCO Investigation Unit. The role is not authorized to access data on individual allegations and/or investigations and inquiries into misconduct.  

Job Requirements

CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION REQUIRED

• University degree in social sciences, law or international relations or similar fields
• Fluency in Amharic and English, other local languages are an asset
• Computer proficiency, very good skills in Microsoft Office package.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum 6 years’ overall professional experience in advisory or expert role in promoting and safeguarding of ethics and compliance, preferably with an international organization
• Interest in organizational development within the humanitarian/development or private sector, proven by educational background or professional experience
• Ability to work in and collaborate with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams in a matrixed environment
• Very good communication skills (oral and written)
• Experience in running face to face training sessions
• Available and flexible to conduct frequent field missions within the country
• Experience within the ICRC and knowledge of ICRC’s compliance structure and administration is an asset. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply using THIS LINK

Note: Women applicants and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted at all stages of the selection process