SayPro PSEA Support Management

Position Title: PSEA Support Officer

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade UG

Type of Appointment: Special short-term ungraded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 19 September 2022

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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting, since 1951, humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 174 member states and a presence in over 100 countries. IOM has been a leader in support to interagency Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) efforts since the 2011 appointment of IOM’s former Director General, William Lacy Swing, as the first Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) PSEA Champion. Since this time, IOM has continued to strengthen PSEA efforts within humanitarian operations worldwide and is the only IASC member agency to maintain a dedicated team to support inter-agency PSEA efforts at the country level, providing global guidance and technical assistance, as well as capacity and tools development to interagency PSEA programmes in-country. As part of IOM’s Safe from the Start (Phase VIII) project, the incumbent will support key interagency PSEA deliverables, contributing to the overall project response.

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy-Director of IOM’s Department of Operations and Emergencies, and under the direct supervision of the PSEA Project Manager (Inter-agency CB), the PSEA Support Officer will be responsible for supporting interagency PSEA activities implemented under IOM’s Safe from the Start project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Work with the inter-agency PSEA Project Manager to move IASC PSEA strategic priorities forward and promote mainstreaming and standardized institutionalization of PSEA good practice at the global level among relevant coordination mechanisms and working groups.
2. Assist the PSEA Project Manager with the identification of requests for technical support and assist in delivering guidance to contribute to the development and strengthening of in-country interagency PSEA initiatives; and deploy in-country to provide support upon request.
3. Support the improvement of the interagency PSEA Coordinator training curriculum and assist the inter-agency PSEA Project Manager in organizing and facilitating trainings and other capacity building events.
4. Assist the interagency PSEA Project Manager with the IASC’s Review and Revision of the Inter-agency Community-Based Complaint Mechanism (IA-CBCM) model and guidance, including administration and analysis of evidence gathering results, organizing global events, drafting outcome reports and guidance materials, as well as assist with taking forward follow-up actions proposed under the IASC’s work to roll out IA-CBCMs.
5. Review and compile progress reports, collect lessons learned and best practices, and contribute to draft talking points, case studies, and guidance document, in close coordination with relevant IOM Departments.
6. Promote good practices and support the integration of IASC PSEA tools and guidance developed under the Safe from the Start Project within in-country inter-agency PSEA programming.
7. Contribute to update PSEA resources developed by IOM to incorporate user feedback and to reflect most recent policy developments and tools, including but not limited to IOM’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Inter-Agency PSEA and the Deployment Package for PSEA Coordinators.
8. Participate in interagency technical forums on PSEA, including the IASC’s Technical Advisory Group on PSEA, and other meetings as required.
9. Work in close coordination with PSEAH team, and other relevant Departments, and support liaison with relevant external stakeholders, as requested.
10. Undertake duty travel when required.
11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, Political or Social Sciences, International Affairs, 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.

Experience

• Experience with global investigation mechanisms for sexual misconduct, a distinctive asset;
• Experience in planning training and/or workshop events and developing materials;
• Experience working with inter-agency humanitarian coordination mechanisms – IASC or UNcoordination fora – and proven experience liaising with various stakeholders including UN agencies, NGOs, donors etc.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of PSEA policies, operationalization and accountabilities, including relevant IASC commitments and guidance documents and tools;
• Excellent drafting skills in English and strong ability to draft reports, guidance documents and communication materials; excellent drafting skills in another UN official language, a distinctive advantage;
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural context.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French, Spanish, Arabic or other UN official languages is an advantage.

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

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply

To apply, interested applicants are invited to submit their applications HERE via the IOM e-Recruitment system by 19 September 2022.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 06.09.2022 to 19.09.2022

No Fees:

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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