Job: Ombudsperson/Mediator, Council of Europe Development Bank, Paris

Call for interest
Ombudsperson/Mediator
Paris, 13 January 2012:
The Council of Europe Development Bank intends to engage an Ombudsperson/Mediator 
whose function is to contribute to informal conflict resolution by seeking friendly settlements 
to the disputes referred to him/her. He/She will act as an impartial intermediary between 
CEB agents and the administration of the Bank.
More specifically, the selected individual is expected to provide the following services:
The Ombudsperson/Mediator shall examine CEB agents’ inquiries and complaints that 
are referred  to him/her which can be of any nature related to their employment 
relationship with the Bank.
He/She shall endeavour to facilitate an agreement between the two parties using 
conciliation or any other appropriate means, with the primary objective of resolving 
disagreement between CEB agents and management. To the extent possible, the 
Ombudsperson/Mediator shall propose a friendly settlement to the persons concerned 
as promptly as possible. 
The  Ombudsperson/Mediator shall communicate his/her proposals for an amicable 
solution within the lapse of time compatible with the rights of the person concerned and 
with the rules of good administrative management.
The  Ombudsperson/Mediator shall perform his/her duties in a fully independent 
manner: while in office, he/she shall not exercise any functions nor conduct any 
activities that may affect his/her impartiality or that are likely to be considered as doing 
so by the staff or the Governor of the Bank.
Twice a year, the  Ombudsperson/Mediator shall present a progress report to the 
Governor indicating the cases referred to him/her and those he/she has declared 
admissible. In his/her annual report, the  Ombudsperson/Mediator may make 
recommendations and suggest amendments to the Staff Regulations or their 
implementing rules, as well as changes in administrative practices.

Professional and personal skills:  In-depth experience of matters concerning the 
international civil service and, preferably, of matters concerning an international financial 
institution. Excellent interpersonal skills  and very good analytical as well as writing skills. 

Ability to work independently  while dealing with highly confidential matters that require the 
highest ethical standards.
Language skills:  Very good command of the Bank’s two official languages (English and 
French).
Implementation arrangements: The Ombudsperson/Mediator shall not be or shall not have 
been a staff member of the Bank or a consultant. The selected individual will provide his/her 
services 4 times a year on 3 consecutive days each. Meeting room  facilities will be made 
available on those days.
Remuneration:  It is expected that the fee will be in the region of € 800 per working day. 
Travel expenses to and from Paris in economy class will be reimbursed according to the 
Bank’s travel policy.
Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged.
Applications may be sent by e-mail to the following address:
candidature@coebank.org, with the following reference in the subject: “Mediator" and
no later than 10 February 2012 at midnight (Paris time)

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