PSEA Officer – IOM
Job Description
| Organization | International Organization for Migration |
| Position Title | PSEA Officer |
| Duty Station | Khartoum, Sudan |
| Classification | NO-B |
| Type of Appointment | One-year Fixed Term |
| Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Closing Date | 12.07.2022 |
| Reference Code | VN 13 2022 |
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context:
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by aid workers is a violation of human rights and IOM is committed to combat any kind of SEA by its staff related personnel and partners.
IOM’s zero tolerance policy not only applies to IOM staff but also extends to IOM third party contracted staff, suppliers, service providers and implementing partners. With over 16,000 staff and over 6,000 related personnel, operating in 450 Offices, and 165 countries throughout the world, the impact of SEA on victims and within IOM’s operating environments, and the reputational risk it poses for the Organization needs to be addressed and remains a key priority.
The protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), including the prevention of and response to SEA, continues to gain momentum not only within the United Nations (UN) and Interagency Standing Committee (IASC) common systems but also amongst governments, institutional partners, media and the general public.
Over the past decade, IOM has increasingly been seen as a strong player supporting the prevention and response to SEA and Sexual Harassment within the UN, IASC, and amongst the humanitarian community. While significant progress has been made to prevent and respond to SEA within the Organization such as through the development of innovative PSEA trainings, the development of a misconduct platform to report SEA, and extensive interagency collaboration on PSEA, more needs to be done within country and at the programmatic level and the PSEA Officer will support these efforts.
In 2021, IOM developed its strategic approach toward the prevention of and response to SEA and sexual harassment focusing on five priority areas: 1) Leadership and Organizational Culture; 2) Institutional Accountability and Transparency; 3) CapacityDevelopment, Training, and Communication; 4) Quality and Accessible Victim Assistance; 5) Partnership and Coordination.
Sudan is at the centre of migration routes from the Horn of Africa and West Africa towards North Africa and onwards to Europe and the Middle East. In line with IOM’s mandate, IOM Sudan works to uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and to advance the understanding of migration issues in the region. IOM works in close partnership with national and local government institutions, non-governmental agencies, community organisations and the donor community to address pressing and complex challenges in migration management, to respond to the needs created by humanitarian emergencies in the country and to ensure improved living conditions for vulnerable communities.
Under the overall guidance of the IOM Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the PSU Coordinator and technical support from the PSEAH Unit and other experts, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting and facilitating the technical oversight and day-to-day management of IOM’s prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) activities in Sudan. As the technical PSEA Focal Point in Country, the PSEA Programme Officer (PSEA)/Project Officer (PSEA) will need to support the aspects of implementation of PSEA activities in direct close coordination with the Chief of Mission, both internally and as an active member of the interagency PSEA Network. While the incumbent will support the PSEA agenda within the Country Office and will contribute technical inputs to PSEA within
programming (special emphasis on but not limited to resettlement and health assessment programming), the accountability for PSEA remains with the Chief of Mission.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
PSEA COORDINATION:
• Facilitate the development of an operational PSEA Work Plan for IOM Sudan, in line with IOM’s PSEA Strategy, the IASC’s PSEA Minimum Operating Standards (MOS), and the UNCT country level framework and work plan, through strategic workshops with IOM Heads of Units and other senior management at the country and programmatic levels; ensure the resulting work plan is detailed and operational with
clear actions, roles and responsibilities to deliver on the actions, timeframes, technical and resource requirements, and internal reporting requirements;
• Facilitate the inclusion of PSEA within IOM Country Office Strategy, programming, risk mitigation and management, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and budgeting; develop PSEA programming and liaise with relevant donors as required.
• Actively contribute to the in-country interagency PSEA Network (support in the development of the collective PSEA workplan, risk management plan, PSEA Strategies, etc.), as well as actively participate within IOM internal and other interagency PSEA communication and coordination initiatives.
• Support the PSEA Network to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and establish an inter-agency Community-Based Complaint Mechanism, incorporating existing IOM complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFM) and in line with PSEA and GBV good practice;
• Facilitate and participate in the establishment of an inter-agency community-based complaints mechanism (in coordination with the Accountability to Affected Populations Unit in HQ), in coordination with the interagency PSEA Network, programme managers and relevant IOM units, as well as with communities and implementing partners as appropriate.
• In coordination with relevant colleagues, work closely with Focal Points at the IOM Regional Office in Cairo and HQ to ensure IOM Sudan prevention, mitigation and response mechanisms are in line with IOM’s global PSEA Strategy.
• Support IOM Teams, programmes, and units to ensure the mitigation of SEA risks are developed, embedded and strengthened within all IOM programming and within HR practices; and,
• At all possible opportunities (during relevant trainings, in staff and programme meetings, through newsletters, in email messages, etc) continually share key messages on PSEA, including mandatory reporting requirements within the country office and programming, in coordination with relevant colleagues.
PREVENTION:
• Undertake a Country-wide SEA risk assessment to identify locations and programmes with the highest SEA risk; ensure appropriate mitigation and response strategies within IOM programming and operations.
• Participate in the development of a training plan and coordinate the delivery and organization of PSEA trainings for IOM staff and related personnel, implementing partners, key institutional stakeholders; Support the work of identified PSEA focal points within Country to deliver key messaging and trainings as appropriate.
• On a yearly basis, provide an update on the number of staff, non-staff trained, contractors, implementing partners, and service providers trained in the mission on PSEA, in an effort to track compliance and facilitate the management of training delivery and refresher courses, in coordination with HR. Support the registration of all participants (staff and non-staff) within the IOM system and the delivery of certificates.
• Develop communication and awareness-raising strategies and tools to ensure appropriate PSEA messaging and knowledge on prohibited behaviours as well as how to report allegations of misconduct, including SEA within communities and amongst beneficiaries; ensure localization of SEA messaging; and,
• Map existing community engagement projects in [Organization] and work with project leads to insert PSEA messages and/or gather community input where appropriate.
RESPONSE:
• Participate and support the development of PSEA proposals and ensure the mainstreaming of PSEA within IOM programming; coordinate closely with institutional partners, governments, donors, and communities on PSEA needs and responses.
• Support the development and contribute to reporting on PSEA and communication to highlight IOM’s PSEA work within programming.
• Support the development and mapping of Country-specific interagency victim assistance pathways and/or existing IOM programmes to refer victims for assistance and other support services.
• Coordinate referrals for victim assistance in coordination with gender-based violence and/or protection colleagues and support the strengthening of victim services within country and/or programming.
• Undertake duty travel as required; and,
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, Psychology, Social Sciences, Development Studies and Planning or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Professional experience in the fields of sexual exploitation and abuse, protection, child protection, gender-based violence, accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender mainstreaming and/or humanitarian affairs.
• Strong coordination experience within the UN system and amongst interagency partners, including governments, NGOs, and communities.
• Experience in developing and facilitating PSEA trainings, in particular capacitybuilding, and communication materials to promote behavior change.
• Experience undertaking PSEA risk assessments, in coordination with communities, partners, and UN and other key stakeholders.
• 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.
• Experience in policy and proposal development and the creation of standard operating procedures and tools; and,
• 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.
Skills
• Knowledge and understanding of IOM’s institutional approach on PSEA and related strategies, policies, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the UN system and architecture.
• In depth knowledge of mainstreaming best practices and partnership models to ensure coordination of the same across a diversified range of actors; and;
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, when necessary.
Languages
Fluency in English and Arabic is Required.
Required Competencies
Values
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and acros units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Other:
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• IOM has zero tolerance with discrimination and does not discriminate to HIV/AIDS status.
• This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals and those authorized to live and work in Sudan according to Sudanese regulations.
• Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Khartoum, Sudan on the respective closing date 12.07.2022. No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their Resume via email: [email protected], by 12.07.2022, at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 29.06.2022 to 12.07.2022.
No Fees:
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.
