OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

WHO has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct (SM), inaction against it and retaliation against those who raise a complaint or bear witness. WHO's use of the umbrella term sexual misconduct includes sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment (SEAH) and violence. Sexual misconduct encompasses all these prohibited behaviors of a sexual nature perpetrated by our personnel or our implementing partners, and which harm the populations we serve and the colleagues we serve alongside. WHO's vision, approach and work on prevention and response to sexual misconduct are framed by the WHO Policy on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct (PASM) and the WHO's three-year strategy 2023-2025, as well as WHO's staff rules and regulations, and our Code of Ethics. To achieve zero tolerance, WHO has designated an overall coordinating department within the Office of the Director-General - the Department for the Prevention of and Response to Sexual Misconduct (PRS) -, a senior PRS coordinator in each of the regional offices, full-time PRS/ staff in our six priority countries in EMRO and provided funding for PRS role in Lebanon and other countries in the region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of MH/PRS WCO oPt focal point and WHO Head of Office, the Incumbent has the following responsibilities:

A. Support to the MH/ PRS oPt focal point

• Support the Gaza head of office and WHE team on matters and activities related to PRS, keeping them updated on PRS requirements and sourcing support from the regional or global levels as needed.

• Support MH/PRS WCO oPt focal point to implement the Regional Plan on PRS, within the border framework of WHO's PRS work and PRS Accountability Framework.

• Support the MH/PRS WCO oPt focal point for assessment of Sexual Misconduct (SM) risk in Gaza office, and work with relevant colleagues to complete the Sexual Misconduct Risk Assessment, update it and develop and monitor risk mitigation plans.

• Support Gaza office programme and response leaders implement the 10 core in-county PRS activities.

• Support MH/PRS WCO oPt focal point to complete the SEAH compliance list.

• Ensure all personnel, staff and non-staff, standing and surge capacity, are screened including the UN Clear Check database.

• Report regularly to PRS WCO oPt focal point on progress, risks, challenges and trends.

• Conduct PSEA capacity assessments of implementing partners, monitor and review.

B. Coordination

• Ensure WHO fulfils the interagency requirements for PSEAH and contribute to joint work such as community engagement, community-based complaints mechanisms, support for joint missions, etc, and bring to the attention of the PRS WCO oPt focal point and head of sub office in Gaza any gaps, risks, trends.

C. Provide awareness raising and training support

• Facilitate briefing and training on PRS for the WHO workforce in Gaza office in coordination with WCO PRS oPt focal point and implementing partners.

• Facilitate information sharing and disseminate communication material and ensure partners and communities are aware of SEA and how to report.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A university degree in social sciences, gender, law, human rights, public health, psychology, or counselling.

Desirable: Specialized training in PSEA, gender, human rights, gender, or gender-based violence.

Experience

Essential: 

• At least one year of work experience in prevention and response to sexual misconduct or related field.

• Work experience with children and/or adults who have witnessed or experienced sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment.

Desirable:

• Work experience in WHO or another international organization.

• Experience in the delivery of programs in complex humanitarian or development contexts.

• Experience in the provision of safeguarding strategic guidance and technical advice in a complex, large organization.

• Experience in IP assessments and capacity strengthening implementation plans.

• Experience in managing health interventions in complex humanitarian or development contexts.

• Experience in conducting awareness raising and training on sensitive issues such as sexual exploitation and abuse, and/or gender-based violence.
  

Skills

• Integrity, objectivity, and professional competence.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

• Effective time-management skills.

• Strong capacity to embrace cultural diversity and sensitivity to gender issues.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure constant data protection.

• Ability to work in a stressful environment.

• Ability to maintain focus in crisis situations.

• Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal working relations (collaboration, tact, patience).

• Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary and multinational staff.
  

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork

• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

• Communication

• Promoting innovation and organizational learning

• Producing results
  

Use of Language Skills

Essential: 

• Expert knowledge of English.

• Expert knowledge of Arabic.
  

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of another UN official language.
  

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at ILS 247,628 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.

• WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

• WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

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• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

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