PSEAH Officer (P) - Expedited Recruitment

Introduction

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 ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

This is an expedited recruitment process, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only.

Organizational Context and Scope

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration. In line with IOM’s prioritization of protection-centred approaches and integrity, transparency, and accountability, IOM is committed to the prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment (PSEAH) across all its operations.

As part of the Office of Ethics and PSEAH Office of Ethics and Prevention (OEP), the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) Unit leads IOM’s work to combat sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment in coordination with offices and missions across IOM and counterparts throughout the United Nations (UN), Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), and humanitarian community. The PSEAH Unit’s strategy focuses on strengthening leadership and organizational culture; institutional accountability and transparency; training and outreach; victim assistance; and partnership and coordination. 

Under the direct supervision of the IOM PSEAH Sr Governance & Protection Officer (Regional PSEAH Officer) in Nairobi, and in close coordination with the Sub-Regional Director and the Senior Coordinator PSEAH at Headquarters (HQ), the PSEAH Officer will play a key role in supporting the integration of PSEAH across the East, Horn and Southern Africa Region, with a focus on the Southern Africa Sub-Region. The PSEAH Officer will support the application of global PSEAH-related policies, guidance, and tools are fully integrated within IOM Offices, programming, operations, and administration, and amongst partners and affected populations, and ensure that best practices and resources are shared widely. PSEAH Officer will hold the following responsibilities:

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 years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

• 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 supporting the management or coordination of sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, child protection, or gender-based violence cases;
• Experience supporting coordination within the UN and IASC systems and with governments, NGOs, and affected populations;
• Experience supporting development and delivery of PSEAH trainings, in particular capacity-building, and communication materials to promote behavior change to a range of stakeholders;
• Experience supporting PSEAH risk assessments, in coordination with relevant offices, communities, partners, and UN and other key stakeholders;
• Experience contributing to mainstreaming PSEAH, gender-based violence, child protection, protection, gender or accountability to affected populations in programmes; and,
• Experience in proposal development and the creation of standard operating procedures and tools.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work across a wide variety of sectors/teams on cross-cutting themes;
• Good written and oral communication skills, including engagement with internal and external partners;
• Ability to work independently and within diverse teams; ability to prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, maintain attention to detail, and coordinate with regional and country-level stakeholders;
• Knowledge and understanding of IOM’s institutional approaches on PSEAH and related strategies, policies, regulations, and rules;
• Ability to work with the affected individual with empathy, sensitivity, and a victim-centred approach; and,
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, as required.

Languages

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 is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

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

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 – 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 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

This vacancy is only open to current and former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment 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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