GICHD - Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining
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Job Purpose
As one of two members of the GICHD Incident management Committee (IMC), uphold the integrity of the GICHD through:
(1) ensuring a confidential, transparent and safe assessment and processing of complaints regarding possible violations of the GICHD Code of Conduct or other compliance procedures;
conducting investigations into certain complaints types (“Category 1 concerns”) and reporting the outcome to the GICHD Director; sending other complaints (“Category 2 concern”) and complaints against Heads of Division or higher for external investigation.
Key responsibilities
Jointly with the second member of the GICHD Incident Management Committee (the GICHD Safeguarding Manager):
- Assess all formal complaints sent to the Incident Management Committee, interviewing involved parties as appropriate, and ensure follow-up;
- Decide on, and implement, any interim remedial action;
- Send “Categaory 2” complaints for external investigation (Category 2: suspicion of sexual harassment, psychological harassment, sexual exploitation, abuse, fraud, corruption, embezzlement, or nepotism) and act as GICHD focal point during external investigations;
- Review, challenge and formally approve any report prepared by external investigators on Category 2 complaints;
- Investigate all other complaints related to the GICHD Code of Conduct or compliance policies (“Category 1” complaints) and prepare detailed investigation reports;
- Communicate outcome of all investigations to the different stakeholders in the process; present (summary) investigation reports where appropriate to the Director and/or at disciplinary hearings, as appropriate;
- Maintain case reporting and case management records of all reported claims, in line with legal obligations and limitations;
- Provide statistics and other reports as required by the Safeguarding Accountability Framework.
Qualifications and professional experience
- Law degree and documented specialist knowledge in individual and collective employment law, data protection and corporate/foundation governance
- At least 10 years experience in Code of Conduct and general complaints handling, investigations and related report-writing
- At lest 5 years experience in representing employees or employers before Swiss labour tribunals
Knowledge, skills and competencies
- Ability and availability to carry out the key responsibilities upon request and at short notice
- Native or near native English; French and other languages an asset;
- Excellent drafting, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, multicultural team;
- Evidence of exemplary levels of discretion and integrity.
Contract information
- Services to be provided under a consultancy contract
- Scope of engagement: ad-hoc
- Financial proposal based on an hourly rate; this rate is to include any expenses related to commuting to the GICHD offices and/or any work equipment used by the consultant.
- Start date: 1 October 2024
Applications
- Application Deadline: 14 September 2024
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