Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Officer (P)

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Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates, as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. 

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: 

 Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second-tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

 Addressing the Prevention of and Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) is a priority within IOM and a strong contributor to United Nations (UN) and Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) efforts at both the global and country levels.

IOM’s PSEAH strategy focuses on five key pillars: 1) Leadership and Organizational Culture; 2) Institutional Accountability and Transparency; 3) Capacity-Development, Training, and Communication; 4) Quality and Accessible Victim Assistance; 5) Partnership and Coordination.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been operational in the Central African Republic (CAR) since 2006, working in close collaboration with the Government of CAR (GoCAR), United Nations agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and international partners to address the complex migration, humanitarian, and development challenges exacerbated by decades of conflict, displacement, and instability.

• Provide expert support for the development of an operational PSEAH Work Plan, in line with IOM and United Nations (UN) strategic frameworks, and in coordination with the global PSEAH Unit, Regional PSEAH Officer, and senior management at the Country Office. 
• Ensure the inclusion of PSEAH within the IOM Country Office Strategy, Crisis Response Plans/Migrant Response Plans or other appeals as appropriate; ensure SEAH risks are considered in the Country Office risk register and that PSEAH is mainstreamed in project proposal development, programming, monitoring and evaluation and budgeting; develop PSEAH programming and liaise with relevant donors.
• Actively participate and engage to the in-country interagency PSEA Network activities (contribute to   the development of the collective PSEA workplan, risk management plans, PSEA strategies, Standard Operating Procedures for an inter-agency Community-Based Complaint Mechanism, etc), and actively participate in IOM internal coordination initiatives.
• Coordinate the collection, analysis and use of data relation to PSEAH efforts, in line with relevant IOM data protection standards, to showcase trends, results and impact.
• Showcase PSEAH results and good practices through internal and external reporting, visibility materials, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, in coordination with global and regional PSEAH teams.

• Undertake assessments to identify potential SEAH risks and define appropriate mitigation measures; in coordination with relevant units, ensure that mitigation measures are integrated into IOM programming, operations and administration.
• Develop a PSEAH training plan for the Country Office, organize and deliver trainings for IOM personnel, implementing partners , and key institutional stakeholders; support PSEAH focal points in delivering key messaging and training at country level, as appropriate.
• On a regular basis, compile and report data on the number of IOM personnel and partners trained in country on PSEAH in coordination with HR.  Oversee the accurate registration of all participants in the IOM system and ensure timely issuance of certificates.
• Develop, localize and contextualize, and implement communication and awareness-raising strategies and tools to ensure appropriate PSEAH messaging understanding of prohibited behaviours, reporting channels, available assistance.
• Map existing community engagement projects in country and work with project/programme managers to gather community input, insert PSEAH messages, and strengthen and/or establish safe and accessible reporting channels.

• Provide inputs to the development and mapping of country-specific interagency victim assistance pathways and/or existing IOM programmes to refer victims/survivors for assistance; ensure up to date information on available assistance services is accessible in all areas where IOM operates in country; coordinate with gender-based violence and/or protection units  to support the strengthening of victim/survivor services within country and/or programming.
• Safely respond to SEAH disclosures and coordinate referrals for victim/survivor assistance in line with country, regional or global support mechanisms and ensure coordination with the Regional PSEAH Officer and the global SEAH case management team.
• Regularly monitor safety and other risks for SEAH victim/survivors in coordination with the Regional PSEAH Officer and the global SEAH case management team; adjust response to mitigate risks; ensure regular assessment of victims’/survivors’ needs.
• Undertake duty travel as required.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 
   

• Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, Psychology, Social Sciences, Development Studies and Planning or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
   

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• Professional experience in the fields of sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, protection, child protection, gender-based violence, accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender mainstreaming and/or humanitarian affairs;
• Experience in management of sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, child protection or gender-based violence cases;
• Strong coordination experience within the UN system and amongst interagency partners, including governments, NGOs, and communities; 
• Experience in developing and facilitating trainings, in particular capacity-building, and communication materials to promote behavior change; 
• Experience undertaking risk assessments, in coordination with relevant offices, communities, partners, and UN and other key stakeholders; 
• Experience in proposal development and the creation of standard operating procedures and tools; and,

• Experience in mainstreaming PSEAH, gender-based violence, child protection, protection, gender or accountability to affected populations.

   

• Demonstrated ability to work across a wide variety of sectors/teams on cross-cutting themes;
• Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external partners; 
• Ability to organize work, work independently and prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, maintain attention to detail, and coordination with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to work with affected individuals with empathy, sensitivity and a victim-centred approach;
• Knowledge and understanding of UN/IOM’s institutional approach on PSEAH and Ethics and related strategies, policies, rules and regulations; and,
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, when necessary .
   

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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