Ethics and Business Conduct Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre – part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsMaster’s degree in law, Business Administration, Ethics, Compliance, Human Resources, or a related field.Professional certifications in ethics, compliance, or governance e.g., the CHS Alliance investigator qualification certificate or equivalent10 years of working experience in the ethics, compliance, risk management or investigations field in a development or international organization, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.Experience in developing, implementing, and managing ethics and business conduct programsExtensive experience in managing ethics-related investigations, handling sensitive casesExtensive management experience in developing and delivery of ethics awareness programsProven experience in carrying out investigations on staff ethical conduct matters e.g., for SEAH casesStrong communication skills, with experience working in diverse, multicultural teamsAbility to work with limited supervision on large/complex ethics cases

RESPONSIBILITIES

Advisory and representation rolesProvide guidance to staff, senior management and the board on matters related to ethics and business conduct.  Coordinate the periodic review of ILRI’s ethics and business conduct framework, ensuring relevance and adherence to prevailing laws, regulations, best practices and CGIAR/ industry standardsRisk management; lead risk mitigation efforts by proactively identifying potential ethical risks across the institute and providing guidance on mitigation strategiesRepresent ILRI on the IP EBC function and performs all roles required of Center leads under the terms of reference for the CGIAR IP- EBC functionTraining and outreachOrganize and deliver ethics training programs for staff and other stakeholders to raise awareness and foster a culture of integrity/ethical conduct across the instituteRegularly update the training materials to address new ethical challenges and to align with current global best practicesInvestigationsConduct and oversee investigations of ethical breaches, ensuring that all cases are handled fairly, in compliance with applicable legal /regulatory requirements, with timeliness, and confidentiality.Supervise external service providers /consultants engaged to support EBC workIncident management, repository management and reporting:Management and oversight of the established confidential reporting tools/ mechanisms (e.g., ethics hotline) for reporting ethical concerns or violations.Custodian of the institutional repository of information on EBC cases.Prepare periodical reports and assessments on ethical issues for senior leadership and the Board, offering recommendations for action and improvement.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Integrity, Human resource and personnel development, Risk management, Compliance, Reporting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education