ETHICS OFFICER

Introduction Reporting to the EXECUTIVE MANAGER: HUMAN CAPITAL, the incumbent will be required to manage and coordinate the implementation of the NHFC’s Ethics Management Framework, Strategy, policies and related processes to promote ethical conduct, integrity and accountability across the organisation.  The role is responsible for driving the institutionalisation of ethics within the organisational culture, monitoring and evaluating ethics performance, providing guidance and support on ethics-related matters, and preparing accurate and meaningful ethics performance reports to ensure that ethical standards are effectively embedded, maintained and continuously improved throughout the NHFC.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Ethics Governance Policy, Framework, Ethics Management Strategy, Plan, Code of Conduct and related policies to promote integrity, ethical behaviour and an embedded ethical culture across the organisation. Monitor and strengthen ethics compliance and standards, including identifying emerging ethical risks, developing policy recommendations and guidelines, and ensuring alignment with evolving best practices and organisational requirements. Manage and coordinate the implementation of the Ethics Governance Framework and Strategy, providing expert advice on ethical standards and related matters, fostering collaboration across business units, and monitoring ethics risks, opportunities and mitigation measures to promote an effective and sustainable ethics management system. Promote and embed integrity, ethical behaviour and organisational values through values-based decision-making, ethical leadership and culture transformation across all levels of the NHFC. Provide expert ethics advisory services to employees, management and EXCO on ethical matters, behavioural risks, conflicts of interest and the application of the organisation’s Codes of Ethics and policies. Design, implement and monitor ethics education and awareness interventions, including training, workshops, e-learning, information sessions and other initiatives to strengthen ethical conduct. Manage ethics-related complaints, and case management processes, including identifying, escalating and reporting unethical conduct and corruption, while maintaining accurate case records. Manage ethics risk and performance processes, including ethics risk assessments, the Ethics Risk Register, mitigation measures, ethics surveys, action plans, compliance monitoring and quarterly and annual ethics performance reporting. Lead the integration of ethics, values and sustainability standards, including GRI HR Standards and relevant UN SDGs, into organisational reporting, policies, programmes and initiatives relating to human capital, diversity, inclusion, social sustainability and human rights. Provide strategic oversight of social and development matters, ensuring social-impact initiatives align with organisational values, ethical leadership, social justice principles, legislation and long-term sustainability commitments. Manage financial disclosure, lifestyle review and gifts and benefits processes, ensuring transparency, accountability and compliance with applicable ethics requirements.

Desired Experience & Qualification Qualifications Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's Degree (Risk, Legal, Business Administration, or equivalent) Professional Ethics Officer certification is COMPULSORY.  

Preferred: Postgraduate 's degree or equivalent (e.g. MBA, M Business Ethics) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) / equivalent relevant qualification would be an advantage

Experience Minimum Requirement: 5- 8 years’ experience in a related or similar ethics role

Job Specific Competencies:

Possess a passion for creating and rolling out something new to build a desired culture Strategic thinking/ visionary. Business partner Continuous improvement Good understanding of ethics in the organisation and risk management Excellent communications skills Build Collaborative Relationships

 

Attributes:

Attention to Detail Continuous Learning & Development Initiative Professionalism Quality Management/Assurance Values and Ethics

Package & Remuneration Market related