Senior PSEAH Associate

Under the overall supervision of the IOM Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the National PSEAH Officer and technical support from the PSEAH Unit and other experts, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the management IOM’s prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) activities in Ukraine.  

PSEA COORDINATION: 

1. Substantively support the development of an operational PSEAH Work Plan for IOM Ukraine, in line with IOM’s PSEAH Strategy, the IASC’s PSEAH 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; 
2. Oversee the inclusion of PSEAH within IOM Country Office Strategy, programming, risk mitigation and management, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and budgeting; develop PSEAH programming and liaise with relevant donors as required; 
3. Contribute to the in-country interagency PSEAH Network (support in the development of the collective PSEAH workplan, risk management plan, PSEAH Strategies, etc.), as well as actively participate within IOM internal and other interagency PSEAH communication and coordination initiatives; 
4. Substantively support the PSEAH Network to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)¹, and establish an inter-agency Community-Based Complaint Mechanism, incorporating existing IOM complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFM) and in line with PSEAH and GBV good practice²; 
5. Support the facilitation and participation 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 PSEAH Network, programme managers and relevant IOM units, as well as with communities and implementing partners as appropriate;  
6. In coordination with relevant colleagues, work closely with Focal Points at the IOM Regional Office in Ukraine and HQ to ensure IOM Ukraine prevention, mitigation and response mechanisms are in line with IOM’s global PSEAH Strategy; 
7. 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; 
8. At all possible opportunities (during relevant trainings, in staff and programme meetings, through newsletters, in email messages, etc) continually share key messages on PSEAH, including mandatory reporting requirements within the country office and programming, in coordination with relevant colleagues.

PREVENTION: 

1. Substantively support 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;  
2. Oversee the development of a training plan and coordinate the delivery and organization of PSEAH trainings for IOM staff and related personnel, implementing partners³, key institutional stakeholders; Support the work of identified PSEAH focal points within Country to deliver key messaging and trainings as appropriate;  
3. 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;  
4. Oversee the development of communication and awareness-raising strategies and tools to ensure appropriate PSEAH 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, 
5. Map existing community engagement projects in IOM Ukraine and work with project leads to inserting PSEAH messages and/or gather community input where appropriate.  

RESPONSE: 

1. Participate and support the development of PSEAH proposals and ensure the mainstreaming of PSEA within IOM programming; coordinate closely with institutional partners, governments, donors, and communities on PSEAH needs and responses;  
2. Oversee the development and contribute to reporting on PSEAH and communication to highlight IOM’s PSEAH work within programming;  
3. 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; 
4. 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;  
5. Undertake duty travel as required; and, 
6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.  

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’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, 

• High school diploma with seven 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;  

• Experience in developing and facilitating PSEA trainings, in particular capacity-building, 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; 

• 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; 

• 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

For this position, fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

Required Competencies

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

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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 Competencies – behavioral indicators Level 1

• 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 Organization’s 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.

Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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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.

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.

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No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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