Code of Conduct Investigator in Danish Refugee Council / Danska Rada u spravah bizhenciv v Ukrayini

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is the leading protection agency,advocacyand promotion of long-term solutions for displaced populations.

DRB has been working in Ukraine since 2014, currently more than 800 employees work in DRB in Ukraine and in 2024 will continue a significant expansion to implement emergency response in the fields of social and legal protection, livelihoods, restoration of housing and non-food goods, humanitarian disarmament and peace-building (humanitarian mine action), through direct intervention, support of non-governmental organizations (CSOs) and partnership with CSOs.

DRB is currently looking for a Code of Conduct Investigation Coordinator to join our team in Kyiv.

This position will report to the Head of the Representative Office in Ukraine.

We strongly encourage women to apply. 

General purpose of the position:

The Code of Conduct sets out the values ​​and rules by which DRC, its employees and partners must act in order to maintain and protect the necessary standards of conduct and avoid wrongdoing.

The CoC Investigator plays a critical role in ensuring effective implementation, awareness and compliance with the DRC Code of Conduct by all employees and partners. This position focuses on promoting understanding of the Code of Conduct, managing the reporting mechanism and conducting timely investigations into any reports of misconduct.

As a CoC Investigator, you will ensure that all employees and partners working in the DRC are familiar with the Code of Conduct and the relevant reporting mechanism. You will update and distribute visual and training materials to all offices and serve as the primary point of contact for any inquiries regarding the reporting mechanism You will lead investigations at the country level and support colleagues from regional offices and headquarters if they are lead investigators in the case of misconduct.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Act as the Country Code of Conduct Coordinator, providing technical guidance on the reporting mechanism.
• Conduct nationwide trainings on the Code of Conduct and reporting mechanism.
• Ensure relevance and availability of educational materials, etcand resources for raising awareness in all offices throughout Ukraine. 
• Lead and support Code of Conduct Violation Reporting Mechanism (COCRM) investigations into alleged violations of the Code of Conduct, working with regional colleagues and colleagues from headquarters.
• Compose detailed and well-documented reports on the results of investigations.
• Recommend corrective actions and preventive measures to reduce future risks.

< span style="font-weight: 400">About you:

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have at least 3 years of experience in a relevant professional field, as well as a strong sense of personal integrity and an understanding of privacy and ethics. Kin addition, we also expect the following from you :

• A commitment to gender equality and an interest in working in the field of protection.
• Awareness of topics related to gender-based violence and protection of vulnerable groups people. 
• Ability to speak freely on sensitive topics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with staff and partner organizations. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems.
• High level of command of the English language. 
• Knowledge of the Ukrainian language is mandatory. 

Usand DRB positions require the person holding the position to possess the basic competences of DRB:

• Strive for excellence: Focusing on achieving results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaboration: Engaging relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
< li style="font-weight: 400">Ability to take initiative: Taking responsibility and initiative while simultaneously striving to innovate.
• Communication: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrate integrity: Adhere to and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in accordance with DRB's values ​​and Code of Conduct, including protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer:

Wages and conditions will be in accordance with the Conditions of Employment of the staff of the Danish Refugee Council in Ukraine.

Application Process
All applicants must submit a cover letter and an updated resume (not more than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. 

Application deadline: August 2nd2024