What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Ethics Officer position at Pan American Health Organization?
Join us and be the driving force behind ethical leadership and organizational integrity at PAHO
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a highly accomplished, independent, and principled professional to serve as Chief Ethics Officer and lead the Organization’s ethics framework, promoting the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and professional conduct across all levels of the Organization.
The Ethics Office promotes a culture of ethics, integrity, responsibility, and accountability, strengthens ethical leadership, supports ethical decision‑making, prevents and mitigates conflicts of interest, and ensures coherence in ethics‑related policies—thereby enhancing the Organization’s trust and credibility.
What is required for this position?
Education
A bachelor’s degree in law, psychology, human resources, public administration, ethics, social sciences, or a related field and a master’s degree in law, social sciences, ethics, governance, organizational psychology, public administration, or other discipline related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.
Experience
At least thirteen (13) years of combined national and international progressively responsible professional experience in the field of corporate or business ethics, including a minimum of ten (10) years in ethics, compliance, governance, organizational integrity, or related fields, preferably within international or multinational organizations. Demonstrated experience advising senior management on ethics, governance, and organizational integrity matters. Proven experience in policy development, training, and implementation of ethics or compliance programs. Proven experience in managing professional staff and operational budgets.
Languages
Fluency in English or Spanish, with a working knowledge of the other language.
For a complete list of functions, please refer to the vacancy announcement.
To apply, go to the PAHO Employment page (paho.org/en/careers-paho) and choose PAHO vacancies: Staff Positions, Consultancies and Internships and click on: Chief Ethics Officer
Apply by 10 May 2026