Protection Officer (Gender-Based Violence) (P)

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

• Internal candidates

Organizational Context and Scope

Support the review and evaluation of the existing protection, GBV and health-related interventions with the aim of enhancing and scaling them up in line with a strategic vision and defined objectives.

• Supervise the protection field team composed of case workers specialized in general protection, case management, and organize the protection case management team’s work, in close coordination with the MHPSS team.
• Provide suggestions and technical input for the development of new strategies, projects, and activities to address protection and GBV risks among IDPs and migrants in Haiti.
• Contribute to the implementation of protection strategies, working with CSOs, women’s groups, and other community groups to develop tailored protection processes and advocate for enhanced protection and GBV services.
• Support protection needs assessments and safety audits, produce, share and discuss reports and recommendations from findings with IOM units and implementing partners.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of capacity-building for CO’s staff and implementing partners on protection prevention, mitigation and response, as well as improving procedures for case management and referral practices.

Act as GBV Focal Point for Haiti CO and participate and engage actively in relevant coordination forums at country level, including the Protection and Health Cluster, and the GBV Sub Cluster.

• Promote and facilitate the inclusion of protection interventions into IOM and humanitarian appeal processes and documents, and contribute technical inputs to the reporting and project development.
• Prepare reports covering protection and GBV-related activities, briefings, statistical/narrative reports, and background notes as requested by CoM, Governments, donors, and other entities.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, Political Science, Human Rights, International Relations, Cooperation and Development, Humanitarian Action or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in humanitarian affairs, and/or development relating to migration, refugee, IDP issues, showing increasing levels of responsibility; field experience preferred;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, and NGOs;
• Experience in project management and development and/or monitoring, evaluation, and reporting;
• Demonstrated experience working on GBV programming and/or with GBV survivors in an emergency or post-conflict environment; and,
• Solid knowledge of Protection/GBV coordination mechanisms.

Skills

• Strong planning and coordination skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Sound ability to communicate practical knowledge on actions to address Protection and GBV issues at the operational level;
• Demonstrated analytical, writing and reporting skills; and,
• Solid computer skills (MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) and/or Haitian Creole 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

Notes

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. 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, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.