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UMETSAT is Europe’s meteorological satellite agency, operating satellites that monitor the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Working as part of a multinational team of professionals at the cutting edge of satellite technology, the role of the Ethics Officer is to promote and advocate the highest ethical standards within EUMETSAT, encouraging employees to conduct themselves with integrity, and fostering an environment where ethical behaviour is respected and supported.

In addition to the function as Ethics Officer, the selected candidate will spent approx. half of the working time as Training and Development Manager.

The role of the Training and Development Manager is to manage the organisational training and development process with the aim to develop the skills, know-how and capabilities of staff members as necessary to fulfil the current and future business needs of the Organisation, contributing at the same time to their individual development. In this function, the selected candidate will report to the Head of the Human Resources Division.

The selected candidate will be a member of the Human Resources Division.

Duties

In the function as EUMETSAT Ethics Officer, the main duties will be as follows:

• Raise awareness about the ethical framework of EUMETSAT, including its Core Values, with the aim of promoting the highest ethical standards;
• Propose and implement measures to develop a culture and policy framework of ethical conduct within the Organisation, for example, by proposing improvements to the mechanisms for reporting on wrongdoing and disciplinary procedures;
• Provide regular training and briefings to employees on ethical issues and standards applied by the Organisation as well as to managers on their role in dealing with reports of wrongdoing submitted to them;
• Provide confidential advice and guidance to employees of EUMETSAT on ethical matters, especially regarding conflicts of interest, secondary activities, expected behaviour, recruitment, and gifts and favours as well as on applicable procedures and safeguards to report wrongdoing;
• Receive and assess concerns or allegations of retaliation for reporting wrongdoing from employees and recommend, if justified, protective measures for the person concerned.

In the function as Learning & Development Manager, the main duties will be as follows:

• Establish, improve and supervise processes, tools and working practices to effectively and efficiently implement EUMETSAT’s training policy;
• Maintain and enhance a catalogue of core training courses using external training suppliers and coordinate the necessary procurements of such suppliers;
• Establish an annual corporate training plan based on business needs and priorities, oversee the associated training budget and analyse the effectiveness and quality of training delivered;
• Improve and supervise the performance appraisal process and provide training to managers on the appraisal process and on conducting effective performance reviews;
• Oversee the induction process, including delivering relevant trainings, for newly recruited staff members;
• Support HR and IT in the selection and implementation of an up-to-date talent/learning management system;
• Review, enhance and administer EUMETSAT’s e-learning platform and manage existing and to be developed e-learning content, using external suppliers.

Employment conditions

• Excellent salary, of up to Euro 8,500/month NET (after income tax) based on skills and experience;
• Flexible working time including additional flexi-leave;
• Full medical coverage for employee and family;
• Attractive pension;
• 30 days annual leave + 14.5 days public holidays;
• Training and development support;
• Relocation allowance (if applicable).

Skills and experience

• At least 7 years of experience in a comparable Ethics Officer role with a successful track record of providing sound advice to management and employees;
• Proven experience in a corporate training and development role would be a strong advantage;
• Demonstrated experience in implementing policies, procedures and processes to drive a culture of ethical conduct;
• Experience in designing training content (in-person and e-learning) and in procuring and managing external training suppliers and coordinating training events;
• Articulate with good presentation skills and able to deliver training and clear guidance on ethical conduct and HR topics with enthusiasm and passion;
• Confidence and ability to engage, communicate and build relationships at all levels within an organisation;
• Hands-on experience with Learning Management and/or Talent Management Systems (Cornerstone, SuccessFactors, Workday, etc.).

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant social science, education, human resources, law or equivalent;
• Formal training on ethics is desirable.

EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women. Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT.

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