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Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), UN Migration Agency is the global leading organization in the field of migration.ย
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.ย
IOMโs 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.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Protectionand in close coordination with the ย the Regional PSEAH Officer and the global PSEAH Unit, as well as relevant thematic specialists within the Country Office, Regional Office, and Headquarters (HQ), the incumbent will be responsible for facilitatingย IOMโs PSEAH prevention and response efforts at the country level, providing technical oversight, management and support, in line with a victim-centred approach. The incumbent will also be an active member of the inter-agency PSEA Network or Task Force in-country.
ย Or other senior level position within the mission.ย
ย COORDINATION:
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PREVENTION:
Support a Country-wide SEAH risk assessment to identify risks and identify appropriate mitigation measures; ensureย that mitigation measures are embedded within IOM programming;ย Participate in the development of a training plan and coordinate the delivery and organization of PSEAH trainings for IOM staff and related personnel, implementing partners[1], key institutional stakeholders; Support the work of identified 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 PSEAH, 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; Participate in the development of communication and awareness-raising strategies and tools to ensure appropriate PSEAH messaging and knowledge on prohibited behaviours as well asย how to report allegations of misconduct, facilitate the localization of SEA messaging; and, Map existing community engagement projects in country and work with project leads to insert PSEA messages and/or gather community inputs, where appropriate.ยย
RESPONSE:
Participate and support the development of proposals and ensure the mainstreaming of PSEAH within IOM programming; coordinate closely with institutional partners, governments, donors, and communities on PSEAH needs and responses;ย Support the development and contribute to reporting on protection portfolio, PSEAH and communication to highlight IOMโs work; ย 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; Review and assess 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;ย Regularly carry out the monitoring of risk mitigation interventions to identify gaps; adjust programming, prevention and response efforts, as necessary; ย Undertake duty travel as required; and, Perform any other duties as may be assigned.ยย
[1]ย Ensure management are aware of theย UN Protocol on Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse involving implementing partners and accompanying partner assessment, and support as needed. Education
Bachelorโs degree or higher in Law, International Relations, Psychology, Social Sciences, Development Studies and Planning or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or,ย
High School Degree/Certificate in the above fields with six years of relevant professional experience. Experience 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;ย Experience in developing and facilitatingย trainings, in particular capacity-building, and communication materials to promote behavior change;ย Experience undertakingย risk assessments, in coordination with communities, partners, and UN and other key stakeholders;ย 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;ย Experience in policy and proposal development and the creation of standard operating procedures and tools; and, Skills Knowledge and understanding of IOMโs institutional approach on PSEAH and Ethics and related strategies, policies, rules and regulations Knowledge of the UN system and architecture; Knowledge of mainstreaming best practices and partnership models to ensure coordination of the same across a diversified range of actors; and, LanguagesFor all applicants, fluency in spanish and English is required (oral and written).
IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found atย this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย Valuesย - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. 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. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competenciesย โ behavioural indicators (Level 2) Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across 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 Organizationโs priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Managerial Competenciesย โ behavioural indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organizationโs vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential. Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential. Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty. Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organizationโs goals and communicates a clear strategic direction. Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. Notes 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. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies