PSEA and Partnerships Consultant

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance

Job Title: PSEA and Partnerships Consultant 

Type of Contract: Regular Consultant

Division: Ethics Office/NGO Partnerships Unit

Duty Station (City, Country): Homebased/Remote

Duration: 6 months (extendable)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

WFP is committed to uphold a zero-tolerance policy to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). WFP’s PSEA Policy--Executive Director Circular on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (PSEA) was adopted on 15 December 2014, and implements the United Nations Secretary-General’s Bulletin, Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse (ST/SGB/2003/13).

In March 2018, the Ethics Office was appointed WFP Organizational Focal Point for PSEA and became responsible for overall coordination of PSEA efforts globally. Since then, the Ethics Office has been facilitating a multi-disciplinary approach to PSEA, including identifying good practices, supporting interagency coordination and UN coherence, and providing advice and guidance to employees on SEA prevention and response.

The NGO Partnerships Unit provides guidance and country office support worldwide in their day to say management of cooperating partnerships, as well as for NGO partners regarding how to work with WFP.

The Ethics Office and NGO Partnerships Unit work in close collaboration on PSEA matters related to NGO partnerships, this includes PSEA capacity assessment and capacity building.

The Consultant (PSEA and Partnerships) will report jointly to the Senior Advisor (PSEA) and the Global Technical Advisor (NGO Partnerships) and work collaboratively with other members of the Ethics Office and the NGO Partnerships Team. This position is home- based.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support the development of an Implementing Partner PSEA Capacity Assessment implementation plan for WFP.
2. Provide support and training to selected country offices on the joint UN Implementing Partner PSEA Capacity Assessment and provide training and webinars on PSEA for Partnerships as requested using ETO/NGO Partnerships tools.
3. Provide support to both CP management staff and PSEA Focal Points on how to conduct verifications of PSEA Self-Assessments and to support CPs in developing and implementing capacity strengthening  implementation plans outlining appropriate risk mitigation measures, including capacity building and monitoring, and outlining steps for the partner to increase the number of PSEA standards.
4. Support with the development of training of trainers modules for the continuing implementation of the PSEA capacity assessment tool.
5. Support regular data analysis, documentation of lessons learned and case studies and good practices from country offices.
6. Support the development and implementation of trainings and capacity building sessions on the UN Partner Portal – PSEA Module.
7. Contribute to interagency coordination and collaboration on PSEA for partnerships, as requested.
8. Support the Ethics Office/NGO Unit within the scope of the PSEA portfolio and the skills of the Consultant, as requested and agreed.
9. As a WFP employee, the consultant is expected to live the values of integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion. Working with the ETO PSEA Unit, the consultant is expected to perform the duties while abiding by the following principles: Respect, Integrity, Victim at the Centre, Collaboration, Proactive and Preventive, Confidential.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

• University degree in political science, communications, other social sciences or other relevant field.  Advanced degree preferred.

 Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5  years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills, as well as conceptual thinking.
• Experience working on issues related to Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Protection and/or Gender-based Violence.
• Demonstrable skills in developing and conducting capacity building activities.
• Experience working with NGOs
• Ability to collect, collate and analyse data in an efficient and effective manner
• Proven ability to produce outputs independently with minimal supervision and guidance, while at the same time seeking innovative ways to integrate PSEA into working with partners.  

Language:

• Excellent knowledge of English. Working knowledge of another official UN language – particularly Spanish - is preferred.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

The expected key outputs of the consultant are:

• PSEA capacity assessment implementation plan and roll-out
• Training of Trainers modules for CP management staff and PSEA focal points for the continuing implementation of the PSEA capacity assessment tool
• Compilation of lessons learned/case studies
• Learning reports for training sessions conducted

Terms and Conditions:

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP: http://www.wfp.org

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Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 8 February 2023

Please note that the deadline is at 11:59 pm Rome time (GMT + 1)

Ref.: VA No. 324137

Kindly note the only documents you need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.