Chief of Service, Conduct and Discipline, D1

Overview

The Chief of Service, Conduct and Discipline, D1, is responsible for formulating and implementing the substantive work program of the Conduct and Discipline Service (CDS) and overseeing its management. The role focuses on strengthening the collective response to misconduct of UN personnel, with a focus on sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH).

Key Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the Conduct and Discipline Service (CDS).
• Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the CDS.
• Leads, supervises, advises and carries out the work programme of the Service.
• Leads, advises and guides CDS in strengthening the collective response to misconduct of UN personnel, with a focus on SEA and SH.
• Leads the work of CDS in strategic and programmatic activities aimed at promoting and ensuring accountability of military personnel, UN staff, and experts on mission.
• Leads CDS in the implementation of proposals related to "Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and abuse".
• Coordinates with Team Leads on awareness building and preventive programmes, and measures to detect misconduct.
• Manages Team Leads who represent CDS in official activities.
• Coordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for intergovernmental bodies.
• Reports to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or programmatic/substantive issues.
• Assists the Director in preparing the work programme of the CDS, determining priorities, and allocating resources.
• Undertakes or oversees programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of ALD.
• Leverages available technology and IT tools to support data-driven approaches.

Required Experience

A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible professional experience in conduct and discipline, misconduct investigations or disciplinary processes, administrative or international law, accountability/compliance frameworks, or a related area in a large international organization, public administration or comparable institution is required. A minimum of five (5) years of experience at the international level in a senior leadership role managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering programme, policy or oversight outputs in areas related to conduct, discipline or accountability is required. Experience in managing or overseeing misconduct, disciplinary or accountability frameworks, including prevention and response to misconduct, is required. Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including government counterparts, uniformed personnel, international organizations or NGOs, is required.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, law or related area is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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