Senior Consultant on Protection against Retaliation

Client of United Nation careers

1. Case Management and Advisory

• Conduct preliminary assessments of complaints and reports of retaliation, in accordance with UNRWA s Policy on Protection against Retaliation for Reporting Misconduct and relevant Standard Operating Procedures, under the guidance of the Chief of Ethics Office.
• Draft reports, memoranda, and recommendations for each case, including: Reports to the Department of Internal Oversight Services (DIOS) for cases with a prima facie determination. Recommendations for interim relief, as appropriate. Communications to complainants on assessment outcomes. Memoranda for cases where no retaliation is found. Review investigation reports and, in consultation with the Chief of Ethics, draft recommendations and propose actions based on findings.

2. Capacity Building and Awareness

• Collaborate with Ethics Office colleagues to develop and deliver training materials, curricula, and communications to increase awareness and understanding of PaR.
• Contribute to internal and external messaging on PaR, including presentations, guidance notes, and outreach materials.

3. Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with relevant UNRWA departments (e.g., DIOS, HR, Ombudsman) and external stakeholders as required, ensuring confidentiality and impartiality.

4. Policy Review and Technical Advice

• Provide technical advice on the substance and implementation of UNRWA s PaR policy and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Identify good practices, as well as areas for strengthened interventions and propose improvements.