Ethics Officer

• The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties.
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - Appointment for a determined period. Renewal of the contract is possible under certain conditions see “Useful information” section.
• Security clearance: EUROCONTROL, NATO or EU Secret
• Directorate/Service: DG/EOFF - The Executive Office of the Director General
• Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model that combines onsite presence with remote work opportunities. Remote working is subject to specific limits set out in internal rules and must align with business needs and managerial approval. Please note that full-time remote work is not permitted.
• Reserve list: Applicable - See details in "Useful information" section

Your team

Within the Office of the Director General , the Executive Office of the Director General provides support and advice to the Director General in the execution of his duties towards the Organisation and in the management of the Agency. The Ethics Officer and Corporate Security are assigned to the Executive Office.
The Ethics Officer reports functionally to the Director General and administratively to the Head of the Executive Office.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Develop, strengthen, implement and monitor the Agency’s ethics strategy, programme, policies and procedures to ensure core values harmonisation across the Agency, compliance with EUROCONTROL applicable rules and alignment with generally recognised ethics standards.
• Advise management on ethics-related matters (e.g. whistleblowing, conflicts of interest, alleged fraud, anti-harassment process, etc.) and, in particular, on how to respond to emerging ethics issues that may impact EUROCONTROL’s proper functioning or reputation.
• Investigate and resolve ethical concerns and complaints, ensuring confidentiality and showing integrity throughout the process.
• Review existing Agency’s processes such as the whistleblowing process, ensuring confidential reporting without fear of retaliation.
• Assess regularly the effectiveness of the ethics framework and recommend improvements and remedial actions, as needed.
• Design and deliver training, guidance and awareness-raising activities, including regular refresher sessions, to promote ethical conduct and enhance staff understanding of ethics-related rules, standards, integrity principles and expected behaviours.
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement strategies to prevent unethical behaviours and promote a culture of integrity.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external stakeholders, including through participation in the Ethics Network of Multilateral Organisations (ENMO) meetings to promote collaboration, the sharing of best practices, and the exchange of knowledge and expertise on relevant topics.
• Collaborate with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives by fostering an inclusive workplace culture that respects individual differences and promotes equal opportunities in recruitment, professional development, and other HR-related processes.
• Prepare reports and presentations on ethics-related matters and foster open and transparent internal communication, responding to inquiries and concerns related to ethics and compliance.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completion of third-level studies meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 7 in a relevant field, such as Ethics, Law, Public Administration, HR or Social Sciences, followed by at least 5 years of relevant professional experience acquired in a complex environment, preferably within an international or public sector organisation, enabling the candidate to perform the advertised responsibilities.
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• Certification in ethics, compliance management or related field would be considered an advantage.
• Experience in ethics, compliance management, including ensuring adherence to applicable legal requirements.
• Effective presentation skills and experience or ability to provide training.
• Commitment to stay updated on relevant rules, standards and best practices related to ethics.
• Communication: You adapt your communication to different situat