Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The position is located in FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in the Ethics Office (ETH), which is mandated to promote high standards of ethical conduct, integrity, transparency and accountability at FAO.
Reporting Lines
The Senior Ethics Officer, who shall have the independence required for the effective discharge of his/her responsibilities, reports directly to the Director-General.
Technical Focus
Provide confidential advice and guidance to staff on ethical issues, such as conflict of interest, outside activities and similar, and coordinates ethics training and briefings.
Key Results




Foster a workplace culture that upholds the values of the Organization, its ethical and functional integrity, respect for the dignity, diversity and rights of staff, in compliance with the Organization's Staff Regulations, Rules, Manual provisions and policies and the Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service.
The Senior Ethics Officer shall be guided by the principles of objectivity, accountability and confidentiality.
Key Functions
• Ensures the continued development and implementation of an effective FAO ethics strategy, policies and programmes to develop and strengthen a workplace culture that upholds ethical standards, transparency and accountability, as well as enhance integrity; ensures and supports compliance and ethical conduct in the Organization's operations at headquarters and in the field.
• Provides guidance to management and staff on how to promote compliance with policies,

📌 Senior Ethics Officer (Roma)
🏢 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
📍 Roma