特别公告

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

设置和报告

This position is located in the United Nations Global Compact Office in New York, which is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative that seeks to advance universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption through the active engagement of the private sector and civil society. The Programme Officer, which will oversee the integrity policies of the initiative, will report to the Chief Programme Officer, Governance and Sustainability.

工作内容

Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the integrity policies and procedures designed to safeguard the UN Global Compact. This includes, but is not limited to, managing integrity issues that arise in the context of companies joining, engaging with, or being de-listed from the UN Global Compact. It also includes management of the UN Global Compact’s due diligence process and logo policy. , Monitors and analyzes development and implementation of integrity and due diligence policies and procedures; Reviews relevant documents and reports on ethical business and sustainability issues; Identifies integrity issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties including Global Compact Local Networks and the companies concerned; Identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Plans and facilitates integrity and due diligence workshops and other interactive sessions to build the capacity of Global Compact staff members and Local Networks around the world to consistently support high standards of integrity. Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies in relation to the UN’s efforts to develop a more coherent approach to due diligence across the UN System.
• Support the UN Sustainable Development Group with the development of a common platform for sharing due diligence information across the UN System.
• Maintains a close relationship and consults with the Office of Legal Affairs on matters requiring their advice and coordinates with the Foundation for the Global Compact on OFAC related issues and due diligence.
• Liaise with other UN entities to share due diligence information and best practices and promote the UN Global Compact Ten Principles as a common due diligence standard.
• Undertakes survey initiatives and designs data collection tools aimed at better responding to the integrity challenges that arise; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares recommendations to be considered by the Executive Management and UN Global Compact Board.
• Prepares various written outputs including due diligence reports, alongside recommendations on risks and risk management actions to be considered.
• Develop briefing notes, quarterly input to the UN Global Compact Management Report and other documentation detailing integrity issues and insights.
• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings from an integrity perspective, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Conducts training workshops and seminars and makes presentations on integrity and due diligence, topics/activities.
• Coordinates activities related to budget and funding for the integrity and due diligence work and prepares related documents/reports. Performs other duties as required.

工作要求

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to corporate sustainability, ethics, compliance and integrity. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases including those of due diligence service providers. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

专业要求

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law, business administration, management, international relations, economics, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

工作经验

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area. Experience with corporate due diligence processes, integrity measures and evaluation is required. Experience in law practice and in corporate sustainability is required.

语言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage.

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

联合国方面的考虑

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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