National Professional Officer (PRSEAH)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Division of Health Emergencies (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, andlead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.
The WHE Division brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical and normative capacities in outbreaks, emergencies and risk analysis to addressall health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. The Programme is designed tooperate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks andemergencies,consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Provide overall support to the PRS (Prevention and response to sexual misconduct) efforts of the office under the supervision of the national, internationally recruited technical specialist.

Prevention:

• The NPO will support Operations Manager in establishing and/or strengthen internal policies and procedures in line with global standards and good practice, including:
• Ensure staff sign a Code of Conduct that clearly prohibits SEA, obliges reporting of such acts, and enforces these clauses when breached.
• Ensure the briefing and the debriefing of staff on PRS.
• Ensure that deployed staff and collaborators have completed the mandatory training.
• Assist the technical specialist in putting in place and apply practices in human resource departments that guard against hiring persons who have a record of misconduct, and include PSEA content in induction, contracts and subcontracting, and job evaluation criteria.

Response:

• Support Operations Manager in establishing PRS-specific procedures for receiving and reporting information through WHO's Complaint and Feedback Mechanism (CFM), informed by good practice and community consultations and incorporating the relevant national laws.
• Receive allegations of SEA. And immediately refer 1) the allegation to the appropriate entity following internal and/or inter-agency procedures, and 2) the complainant to victim assistance services based on his/her consent and following established referral pathways. The Specialist should not engage in counselling complainants unless he/she is formally trained to do so.
• Actively contribute to the interagency efforts of the PSEA network, in strengthening referrals, capacity building, and implementation of the 2018 protocol on allegations of SEA involving IPs and complaints; reach the appropriate organization for follow up.

Coordination:

• Ensure that focal points are identified, trained and that the identity of the PSEA Focal Point is known throughout WHO and the PSEA Network and that contact details are made widely available.
• Regularly train staff on PSEA and WHO's Code of Conduct, including appropriate conduct for aid workers and how to submit and receive complaints under internal and inter-agency reporting systems.
• In coordination with relevant fellow PSEA Network members (e.g. those sharing partners with WHO) provide PSEA trainings for partners.
• Assist Human Resources to insert and the Head of Office to enforce PSEA clauses in partnership contracts that include a PSEA commitment by the partner and clarify SEA reporting and investigation responsibilities.Engagement with and support of the affected populationAll engagements with the local population should be shared with the PSEA Network and done in coordination with actors working with affected populations to avoid duplication of efforts and to inform said engagements.
• Map existing community engagement projects in WHO and work with project leads to insert PSEA messages and/or gather community input where appropriate.
• Under the supervision of the technical specialist Conduct regular consultations to learn community preferences in reporting sensitive information, their perspectives of aid workers' attitudes and behavior, and their input on how to speak about sexual issues in a culturally appropriate manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in law, social sciences or related area from a recognized/accredited institution.
Desirable: Specialized training in relation to ethics and gender-based violence.

Experience

Essential: At least two years of relevant national and international professional experience in the field of sexual exploitation and abuse, gender-based violence and/or humanitarian affairs.
Desirable: Relevant work experience with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners; experience working in relevant nongovernmental or humanitarian organizations.

Skills

• Proven integrity, objectivity, and professional competence
• Strong communication, facilitation, and inter-personal skills
• Effective time-management skills
• Demonstrated experience working directly with local communities
• Strong capacity to embrace cultural diversity and sensitivity to gender issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure constant data protection
• Ability to interact in a sensitive manner with survivors
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Strong knowledge of the local context, and WHO's institutional approach on PSEA and related strategies, policies, rules and regulations.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukranian.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Official WHO Language.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 38,776 (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 WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The 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.

• The 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.

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• 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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• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

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• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

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