Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Date Published: 28 August 2026

Closing Date for Applications: 30 September 2026 at 4pm CEST.

About CGIAR

CGIAR has an ambitious agenda to deliver science and innovation and advance the transformation of food, land, and water systems to deliver diverse, healthy, safe, sufficient, and affordable diets, and ensure improved livelihoods and greater social equality. CGIAR operates as a matrix with each Center having its own governance and leadership structure operating alongside the integrated governance and leadership arrangements of CGIAR as a whole.

About the position

The Compliance Senior Manager provides senior technical leadership to support the Integrated Partnership Ethics and Business Conduct (EBC) Executive in implementing and continuously improving the CGIAR Ethics and Business Conduct Framework. The role serves as the principal governance and policy advisor to the EBC Executive and leads the development of governance arrangements, operational guidance, reporting standards, capacity-building initiatives,



and framework implementation activities across the Integrated Partnership. The position does not undertake case management, investigations, disciplinary decision-making, or employer-of-record responsibilities, which remain with Centers and the System Organization in accordance with the Escalation Framework.

The primary purpose of the role is to lead the design, governance, and operationalization of the Ethics and Business Conduct (EBC) Framework across CGIAR’s Integrated Partnership, establishing clear standards, procedures, and reporting approaches that ensure consistency, accountability, and effective oversight; drive policy development and continuous improvement, build capability across stakeholders, and ensure timely, high-quality governance materials inform decision-making by senior bodies and leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose
- Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the EBC Escalation Framework, e

📌 Senior Manager, Ethics and Business Conduct Policy and Governance (Roma)
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