HR&OD Advisor (PSHEA)

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organisation, we support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We are committed for safeguarding and protecting children in our programmes by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to provide a safe environment for staff and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on PSHEA (prevention and protection against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) guidelines. All our co-workers are obliged to follow our policy on Child Safeguarding and Protection, PSHEA and Code of Conduct. We work in 135 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year. To support us with this important responsibility we are now looking for a committed:

HR&OD Advisor (PSHEA)
(International Office Asia)

Mission
This position will be responsible for implementation of PSHEA (Prevention and Protection against Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse) regulation including awareness and prevention measures with a focus on gender equality and diversity by setting up reporting and responding processes at regional (IOR) & member association (MA) level, aligned to the local context and resources. The incumbent will work in Regional Human Resources Department with “safeguarding and Integrity” team doing risk assessments, audits and implementing PSHEA. The incumbent will report to ‘Director HR&OD- Asia.

Location: International Office Region-Asia, Faridabad, India

Duration: Fixed term employment (Annual renewable contract till Dec 31, 2024)

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the implementation of PSHEA regulation and strengthen it at regional office and Asian member associations.
• Be a member of the regional “Safeguarding and Integrity” team and take a lead role in the following areas supported by other members of the “Safeguarding and Integrity” team:
    o PSHEA risk assessment;
    o Implement PSHEA action plan in region
    o Train staff on PSHEA at IOR;
    o Attend trainings to improve safeguarding knowledge and skills;
• Support member associations in their capacity building and knowledge on PSHEA regulation and guidelines.
• Develop PSHEA incidences reporting channels in regional office and support member association to do so.
• Support supervisor to commission PSHEA and Code of Conduct initial assessment and investigations.
• Act as a PSHEA focal point for content development at the same time ensuring that regional and MA perspectives are taken into consideration.
• Review PSHEA material provided by International Office (IO) and ensuring its adaptation & integration in local (regional office and Asian member associations) context.
• Rollout and actively participate in PSHEA awareness raising sessions / programmes for different stakeholders.
• Support supervisor to align HR policies and processes (such as recruitment) with PSHEA requirements.
• Support on content development of National PSHEA policy/ guidelines to foster safeguarding environment.
• Support in promoting awareness and sensitization in gender equitable work place
• Support Gender Equitable practices in the region, as assigned.

Requirements

Qualification & Experience:
• Minimum required qualification is post-graduation in Human Resources or relevant subject.
• Should have experience of 8 years in Human resources or more with at least 3 years hands on experience in the area of Prevention & Protection of Sexual Harassment.
• Work experience and knowledge on POSH Act’ and Gender Equality will be an added advantage.
• Work experience in ‘Not for Profit’ sector will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to manage data in an effective and efficient manner.

Essential Values, Behaviours and Skills:
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good interpersonal skills and team oriented.
• Has high integrity, emotional intelligence and maturity
• Knowledge in case management, investigations and report writing is preferred;
• Positive working attitude and ability to work under high pressure
• Pro-active and self-motivated

We offer
Salary will be commensurate with experience and will match industry standards
If you are interested in this position, please send your detailed e-mail application by May 17, 2022