Consultant - Ethics Function

Field | IAEA | station

Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
Location: Field | IAEA | station
Grade: Consultancy - International Consultant - Internationally recruited Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Social Affairs
- Ombudsman and Ethics
Closing Date: 2025-07-13

Organizational Setting

The Director General's Office (DGO) provides leadership and coordination for all IAEA activities at the executive level for meeting Member States' needs, and achieving a one-house approach and a results-based management.

Main Purpose

Reporting to Chief of Ethics, the consultant will provide technical expertise and advice on various activities relating to the Ethics function.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Under guidance of the Chief of Ethics\:

Annual declaration of interest process. Provide expertise and advice with regards to the annual declaration of interest process. This includes inter alia\:

pre-launch phase\: liaise with departments to confirm the lists of eligible respondents and prepare for the launch of the process (including preparation of workplan);
post-launch phase\: prepare reminders and provide clarifications for respondents on any follow-up questions as needed;
post-closure\: review responses received and propose/prepare follow-up actions if any, and assess any other information received.
Prepare related notes to file and records of the process, including statistics required for reporting purposes.

Advice and guidance.

Review incoming requests for advice and guidance received by the Ethics function covering a range of topics and prepare draft recommendations/guidance for consideration of the Chief of Ethics. This includes but not limited to areas of conflicts of interest, outside activities/employment and gifts.
Engage with IT Department as regards utilising and enhancing related online forms/digital tools.
Provide inputs and updates to the internal log and ensure retention of electronic files/records.

Annual report and ad hoc reporting requests.

Prepare substantive inputs for the annual report on the activities of the Ethics function, including collecting and analysing data (training, cases/matters etc.) and preparing statistics. Prepare ad hoc inputs for internal reporting upon request, e.g. programme performance assessment reporting (PPAR), or inputs for internal audits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Data Management

Data and Information Analysis and Reporting

Document Management

Guidance and Training

Correspondence and Written Communication

Discretion and Respect for Confidentiality

Qualifications and Experience

University degree (bachelor) in ethics, law, compliance, international relations, employee relations or related field with good academic record.
Minimum two years of relevant experience in ethics, law, oversight or human resources.
Experience working with an international organisation is an advantage.
Strong teamwork, communication and excellent drafting and analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of â¬ 250, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent.

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