Ethics Advisor at World Food Programme (WFP)

About the World Food Programme

The World Food Programme is the largest humanitarian agency globally, dedicated to combating hunger and supporting communities affected by conflict, disasters, and climate change.

As a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, WFP has been recognized for its efforts in promoting peace through food security and humanitarian assistance. Operating in over 100 countries, WFP’s mission extends beyond emergency response to building long-term resilience and sustainable development pathways.

About the Role

The Ethics Advisor will work within WFP’s Ethics Office, a unit established to ensure that the organization operates in line with the highest standards of integrity and accountability. Reporting to the Senior Ethics Officer, the role involves advising staff and leadership on ethical conduct, compliance, and organizational values.

This position is particularly strategic, as it supports WFP’s commitment to transparency, ethical governance, and adherence to international standards, including those outlined in the **United Nations Charter and civil service codes.

Key Responsibilities

The Ethics Advisor will handle a broad portfolio of responsibilities that combine advisory, compliance, and policy functions:

• Provide confidential and independent ethics guidance on issues such as conflicts of interest, conduct, and decision-making
• Manage and document ethics-related requests in line with internal protocols
• Support disclosure systems, including financial and conflict-of-interest reporting
• Assist in handling whistleblower protection cases in coordination with senior leadership
• Contribute to the development of ethics policies, tools, and operational procedures
• Deliver training sessions and awareness initiatives across headquarters and country offices
• Promote a strong organizational culture rooted in integrity and accountability

Eligibility

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• An advanced university degree in law, ethics, public administration, international affairs, compliance, or a related field
• At least six years of relevant professional experience in ethics, legal advisory, or compliance roles
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Fluency in English, with working knowledge of another UN language considered an advantage

Candidates should also be comfortable working in high-pressure environments and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Key Benefits

Working with the World Food Programme offers more than just a job—it provides a platform to contribute to global change. The organization emphasizes:

• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Continuous professional development through training and mentorship
• Opportunities for global mobility and cross-functional collaboration
• A mission-driven environment focused on achieving Zero Hunger

Employees are expected to embody WFP’s core values: integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion.

Important Details

• Location: Rome, Italy (or remote)
• Contract Type: Regular Consultant
• Duration: 11 months
• Application Deadline: 30 April 2026

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted through WFP’s official online recruitment system. The link is given below. Candidates are required to provide a CV and cover letter, with additional documentation requested at later stages.

Contact Details

If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, email at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application – unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

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