This position is located in the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. The Conduct and Discipline Officer reports to the Chief of Conduct and Discipline Team. The focus of this position is to participate in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of conduct and discipline programmes, operations and other related activities in Colombia. **Responsibilities**: Within delegated authority, the Conduct and Discipline Officer will be responsible for the following duties: - Identifies trends/patterns, lessons learned and best practices related to conduct and discipline issues with a view to furthering the mission’s objectives in policy development, preventive actions and awareness-building initiatives. - Undertakes reviews of alleged misconduct by UNVMC personnel; receives and documents complaints, gathers information and advises on whether further investigation is warranted; analyzes relevant information and advises on actions to be taken based on an impartial and independent examination of the facts; liaises with relevant parties internally and externally; undertakes appropriate follow-up. - Keeps current on developments and trends in the field of conduct and discipline and contributes to the development of measures to increase awareness of UNVMC personnel about the UN standards of conduct and to prevent instances of misconduct, e.g. assists in the development and implementation of awareness raising programs, including the provision of training on conduct and discipline matters, develops mission-specific measures to detect personnel misconduct, and ensures compliance with UN standards, proposes strategies for preventive measures, etc. - Contributes to maintaining and monitoring a data management system for all categories of personnel misconduct; performs data mining and data analysis to produce narrative and statistical reports. - Prepares various written outputs, e.g. management briefings, background papers, presentations, analysis, reports and studies, inputs to communications, publications, etc. - Contributes to identifying, establishing and maintaining contacts and partnerships with UN and other actors (national and international) with a view to pursuing the agenda for conduct and discipline activities, including assistance to victims of misconduct. - Provides input for the development and implementation of public information and community outreach measures on conduct and discipline issues. - Engages in day-to-day coordination of activities with other mission components (e.g. gender, legal officers, human resources, security, training, child protection. and UN entities). - Ensures that all UNVMC policies are applied and followed thoroughly across all processes, including adherence to UNVMC code of conduct and ethics, and integrates a gender-sensitive approach in all functions. - Performs other duties as required. Competencies Planning & Organizing: -Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies -Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required -Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work -Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning -Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary -Uses time efficiently. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the field of law, human rights, human resources management, or other related fields. A first-level university degree, in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Work Experience A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in positions in the field of conduct and discipline, is required. Experience in gathering and analyzing information and problem-solving is required. Experience providing services in the field of conduct and discipline or related area to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a similar international organization is desirable. Working experience maintaining and monitoring a data management system for all categories of personnel misconduct is desirable. Working experience dealing with Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and their respective management systems is desirable. Work experience with administrative law is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and knowledge of Spanish is desirable. NOTE: Fluenc