WFP Hiring: Ethics Officer (P-3) at Headquarters in Rome — Role, requirements, deadline

# What this job is Programme (WFP) is recruiting an Ethics Officer at P-3 grade for its Ethics Office based at headquarters in Rome. This is a full-time, on-site International Professional post. The Ethics Officer will report to the Senior Ethics Officer and support the Ethics Office's strategic and operational work across the organisation.

# Why it matters WFP is a large humanitarian organisation with an international workforce and extensive country operations. The Ethics Officer role supports ethical governance and accountability across that network by advising staff and management, handling conflict-of-interest matters, supporting protection against retaliation, developing training and outreach, and contributing to ethics-related policy work.

# Core responsibilities

• Provide ethics advice and guidance to employees and managers on day-to-day and complex questions.
• Support conflict-of-interest disclosure processes and related casework.
• Support mechanisms for protection against retaliation for staff who raise concerns.
• Contribute to development and review of ethics-related policies and procedures.
• Design and deliver training, education and outreach to strengthen ethical decision-making.
• Engage with internal stakeholders across WFP and coordinate with the wider United Nations system on ethics matters.
• Maintain confidentiality, apply discretion, and manage sensitive information in line with standards.

# Minimum candidate profile

• Education: Advanced university degree in a relevant field (ethics, law, compliance, risk management, international affairs, or related disciplines).
• Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible, relevant professional experience.
• Languages: English at C level (professional proficiency) and intermediate knowledge of a second official UN language.
• Application materials: CV and cover letter submitted at the application stage.

# Appointment details and logistics

• Job title: Ethics Officer — P-3 (Job requisition JR126545).
• Location: Rome, Italy (WFP headquarters).
• Work arrangement: Fully present / on-site.
• Contract: Fixed-term with a one-year probationary period.
• Application deadline: 29 September 2026, 23:59 Central European Time (Rome).

# What the Ethics Office does Director in building an organisational culture of ethics. Its work includes: ethics advice and guidance, training and outreach, conflicts of interest and financial disclosures, protection against retaliation, ethical standards in policies and practices, anti-fraud and anti-corruption principles, and coordination with UN ethics structures.

# How to decide whether to apply This role fits candidates who have both technical knowledge of ethics, compliance, or related fields and strong interpersonal skills for advisory and training work. Candidates should be comfortable handling confidential and sensitive matters, able to communicate clearly with multi-level stakeholders, and willing to work on-site at headquarters in Rome.

# Immediate next steps for applicants Prepare a clear CV and targeted cover letter describing relevant experience in ethics, compliance, legal, risk management, or international affairs. Highlight practical examples of advisory work, policy contributions, conflict-of-interest management, training delivery, or protection-against-retaliation work. Submit materials before the 29 September 2026 deadline.

# Closing summary Officer post at WFP offers a hands-on ethics role within a major humanitarian agency. It combines advisory work, policy input, training, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates need an advanced degree, at least five years of relevant experience, strong language skills, and the ability to handle sensitive issues on-site in Rome.