Consultant - Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Case Management (P-UG)

Job Description

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.

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Context: 

In 2022, IOM conducted an external evaluation on the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH). A series of recommendations were identified, including the need to strengthen IOM’s Victim-Centred Approach. Over the past decade, IOM has increasingly been seen as a strong player supporting PSEAH efforts within the United Nations (UN), Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), and amongst the humanitarian community. IOM's strategic approach to PSEAH focuses on five priority areas: 1) Leadership and Organizational Culture; 2) Institutional Accountability and Transparency; 3) Capacity-Development, Training and Communication; 4) Quality and Accessible Victim Assistance; 5) Partnership and Coordination. IOM’s PSEAH strategy prioritizes ensuring access to quality, timely and safe assistance for victims/survivors of SEAH.  Building on ongoing efforts to strengthen IOM’s response to victims/survivors, the consultant will work closely with the global SEAH case management team to further develop global tools, guidance, training materials and analytical outputs to support IOM operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliverable 1a: Support the development and refinement of tools, templates and operational guidance under the VA Package.
• Deliverable 1b: Contribute to strengthening guidance related to SEAH victim assistance  and survivor-centred approaches.

Deliverable 2: Training and capacity development

• Deliverable 2a: Develop and update training materials, modules and resources on SEAH victim assistance.
• Deliverable 2b: support in the delivery of trainings/webinars for PSEAH Officers and Focal Points and support adaptation of materials based on feedback.

Deliverable 3: Technical support, analysis and knowledge management

• Deliverable 3a: Provide remote technical support to PSEAH Officers and relevant staff on the application of victim assistance tools and approaches.
• Deliverable 3b: Analyze trends, patterns and gaps related to SEAH victim assistance. 
• Deliverable 3c: Contribute to knowledge management, including documentation of good practices and lessons learned.
   

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Deliverable 1:

• Tools, templates and guidance under the VA Package finalized and validated.
• Practical adaptation of tools for field implementation.
   

Deliverable 2:

• Training materials developed and finalized.
• Trainings/webinars delivered within agreed timeframe.

Deliverable 3:

• Technical support provided and documented.
• Analytical outputs produced and validated.
• Final report submitted, including good practices and lessons learned.

Invoicing

Invoices should be submitted at the end of each month (or every other month) basis using the following suggested format divided by deliverables.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master's degree in Gender, Psychology, Social Work or a related fields in an accredited institution with at least two years of professional experience; or,
•  University degree in the above fields with four years of professional experience.

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

Experience

• At least two years of experience working on Gender-based Violence (GBV) case management programmes;
• Proven experience in the development of specialized guidance materials and capacity building for GBV, Child Protection specialists and guidance on mainstreaming PSEAH for non-protection specialists, preferably with IOM and other UN agencies; and,
• Experience in humanitarian action, recovery and transition and/or development programming.

Skills

• Excellent and proven knowledge of gender equality, GBV and/or PSEAH programming with advanced knowledge and skills in coordination, capacity development, child protection, GBV or SEA case management and risk mitigation.

Languages

All staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM’s official languages (English, French, and Spanish).

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

Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

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

Travel Required

As required and covered separately.

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 - N/A

• 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

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

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, 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.

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.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies.

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