Programme Manager (PSEA), P-4, Temporary Appointment (364 days), #124213, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh #560680 (For Non-Bangladeshi Nationals Only)

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Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
Location: coxs bazaar
Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
- Gender-based violence
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- Drugs, Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorism and Human Trafficking
Closing Date: Closed

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, an advocate.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism.

Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH) are unacceptable breaches of fundamental human rights and a deep betrayal of UNICEF’s core values. The sexual exploitation and abuse of those who depend on UNICEF for assistance runs counter to all our personal and organizational values. It is unconscionable, it is intolerable, and it is often criminal. Equally intolerable is the sexual harassment of our fellow aid workers.

Working closely with partners and communities, UNICEF has significantly stepped up its fight against SEA and SH. This work is informed by, and taking place in tandem with, the work of related actors including the broader UN system, donors, and civil society organizations.

The core UN principles on SEA have been incorporated into a zero tolerance policy, as outlined in the Secretary-General’s Bulletin (On 9 October 2003 on Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse SGB/2003/13 - ST/SGB/2003/13). The Secretary-General’s Bulletin serves as a Code of Conduct on SEA for UN staff and related personnel. It prohibits the exchange of money, employment, assistance, goods or services for sex, including sexual favors or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitive conduct. The policy further prohibits sexual activities with persons under the age of 18 regardless of the age of majority or consent locally.

UNICEF Bangladesh remains committed to supporting institutionalizing SEA prevention and response in its work in Bangladesh. In this regard, under the direct supervision of P5 Chief of Field Office (Cox Bazar), this position will be responsible for supporting the BCO efforts in ensuring the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

UNICEF Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH) acknowledges the complexity and limitation to UNICEF’s authority in relation to SEA perpetrated by implementing partner personnel, including Government personnel. However, it does include measures to address and prevent these violations including supporting partners to fully integrate Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) into national programmes in both development and humanitarian contexts, creating a joined-up accountability culture that abhors, sanctions and prevents SEA and protects victims. PSEA implementation also mandates establishment of safe and accessible reporting at community level, provision of timely and comprehensive victim assistance and ensuring partners have capacity for both prevention and investigations.

The Programme Specialist (PSEA) should be a seasoned professional to assist BCO Senior Management in fulfilling UNICEF’s commitment that involves institutionalizing SEA prevention and response across offices, field sites and operations. This includes the four steps (1) Reporting SEA allegations; (2) response to SEA allegations; (3) monitoring SEA response; and (4) prevention of SEA. It is thus expected that the incumbent should have in-depth understanding and experience in this area.

How can you make a difference?

The incumbent shall conduct Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) related assignments in accordance with the UNICEF Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH). The Programme Specialist (PSEA) work is crucial to strengthening BCO’s efforts to ensure UNICEF’s PSEA Vision is achieved – and this is “realizing the right of individuals and communities that UNICEF and its partners serve to access the protection and assistance they need without fear of sexual exploitation and abuse; the right of UNICEF staff members and related personnel to feel supported, respected and empowered to deliver assistance in an environment free from sexual harassment; and the right of survivors of SEA and SH to access timely and confidential investigation and effective and safe assistance and support”.

Major duties and responsibilities:

1. Lead the strengthening of Response Systems.

2. Operationalization of the UNICEF Procedure for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Assessments of CSO Implementing Partnerships.

3. Lead mainstreaming of PSEA and Safeguarding during planning, policy development and programming

4. Inter-agency response to SEA and PSEA coordination.

5. Engagement with and support of affected populations.

6. Knowledge management and information sharing.

Please see attached TOR for details: TOR_PSEA Manager P4 TA CXB.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

- Advanced University Degree in social work, social sciences, political science, law, human rights law or another relevant field. Or Bachelor University Degree in social work, social sciences, political science, law, human rights law or another relevant field combined with minimum 10 years of work experience.

- Minimum 8 years of work experience from a humanitarian setting with relevant professional experience in the field of sexual exploitation and abuse, protection, gender-based violence, staff misconduct and discipline, gender mainstreaming and/or humanitarian affairs.

- Knowledge of current developments and activities in the inter-agency setting of the UN System and its partner organizations on PSEA.

- Experience working on PSEA at country level

- Experience of working in developing countries and international development is highly desirable.

- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others. the 8^th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for supervisory role]

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is a role with direct contact with children, works directly with children, is a safeguarding response role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies.

UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term "Internal" refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

The complete vacancy announcements can be reviewed via UNICEF Careers website at https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/listing/

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