PSEA COORDINATION
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;
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;
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;
- 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;
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;
- 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
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;
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;
- 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;
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,
- 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
- 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;
Oversee the development and contribute to reporting on PSEAH and communication to highlight IOM’s PSEAH work within programming;
- 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;
Undertake duty travel as required; and,
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
Notes
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.