PSEA Officer at International Organisational Migration (IOM)

Description

• Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and technical support from thePSEAH Unit and other experts, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting and facilitatingthe technical oversight and day-to-day management of IOM’s prevention of and response tosexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) activities in Ghana
• As the technical PSEA Focal Point inCountry, the PSEA Programme Officer (PSEA)/Project Officer (PSEA) will need to support theaspects of implementation of PSEA activities in direct close coordination with the Chief ofMission, both internally and as an active member of the interagency PSEA Network.
• While theincumbent will support the PSEA agenda within the Country Office and will contribute technicalinputs to PSEA within programming (special emphasis on but not limited to resettlement andhealth assessment programming), the accountability for PSEA remains with the Chief ofMission.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
PSEA COORDINATION

• Facilitate the development of an operational PSEA Work Plan for IOM Ghana Office , in line with IOM’s PSEA Strategy, the IASC’s PSEA Minimum Operating Standards (MOS), and the UNCT country level framework and work plan, through strategic workshops with IOM Heads of Units and other senior management at the country and programmatic levels; ensure the resulting work plan is detailed and operational with clear actions, roles and responsibilities to deliver on the actions, timeframes, technical and resource requirements, and internal reporting requirements;
• Facilitate the inclusion of PSEA within IOM Country Office Strategy, programming, risk mitigation and management, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and budgeting; develop PSEA programming and liaise with relevant donors as required;
• Actively contribute to the in-country interagency PSEA Network (support in the development of the collective PSEA workplan, risk management plan, PSEA Strategies, etc.), as well asactively participate within IOM internal and other interagency PSEA communication and coordination initiatives;
• Support the PSEA Network to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) , and establish an inter-agency Community-Based Complaint Mechanism, incorporating existing IOM complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFM) and in line with PSEA and GBV good practice ;
• Facilitate and participate in the establishment of an inter-agency community-based complaints mechanism (in coordination with the Accountability to Affected Populations Unit in
• HQ), in coordination with the interagency PSEA Network, programme managers and relevant IOM units, as well as with communities and implementing partners as appropriate;
• In coordination with relevant colleagues, work closely with Focal Points at the IOM Regional Office in Senegal and HQ to ensure IOM Ghana Office prevention, mitigation and response mechanisms are in line with IOM’s global PSEA Strategy;
• Support IOM Teams, programmes and units to ensure the mitigation of SEA risks are developed, embedded and strengthened within all IOM programming and within HR practices; and,
• At all possible opportunities (during relevant trainings, in staff and programme meetings, through newsletters, in email messages, etc) continually share key messages on PSEA,including mandatory reporting requirements within the country office and programming, in coordination with relevant colleagues.

PREVENTION

• Undertake a Country-wide SEA risk assessment to identify locations and programmes with the highest SEA risk; ensure appropriate mitigation and response strategies within IOM programming and operations;
• Participate in the development of a training plan and coordinate the delivery and organization of PSEA trainings for IOM staff and related personnel, implementing partners , key institutional stakeholders; Support the work of identified PSEA focal points within Country todeliver key messaging and trainings as appropriate;
• On a yearly basis, provide an update on the number of staff, non-staff trained, contractors, implementing partners, and service providers trained in the mission on PSEA, in an effort to track compliance and facilitate the management of training delivery and refresher courses, in coordination with HR. Support the registration of all participants (staff and non-staff) within the IOM system and the delivery of certificates;
• Develop communication and awareness-raising strategies and tools to ensure appropriate PSEA messaging and knowledge on prohibited behaviours as well as how to report allegations of misconduct, including SEA within communities and amongst beneficiaries; ensure localization of SEA messaging; and,
• Map existing community engagement projects in Ghana and work with project leads to insert PSEA messages and/or gather community input where appropriate.

RESPONSE

• Participate and support the development of PSEA proposals and ensure the mainstreaming of PSEA within IOM programming; coordinate closely with institutional partners, governments, donors, and communities on PSEA needs and responses;
• Support the development and contribute to reporting on PSEA and communication to highlight IOM’s PSEA work within programming;
• Support the development and mapping of Country-specific interagency victim assistance pathways and/or existing IOM programmes to refer victims for assistance and other support services;
• Coordinate referrals for victim assistance in coordination with gender-based violence and/or
• protection colleagues and support the strengthening of victim services within country and/or programming;
• Undertake duty travel as required; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, Psychology, Social Sciences, Development
• Studies and Planning, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Professional experience in the fields of sexual exploitation and abuse, protection, childprotection, gender-based violence, accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender mainstreaming and/or humanitarian affairs;
• Strong coordination experience within the UN system and amongst interagency partners, including governments, NGOs, and communities;
• Experience in developing and facilitating PSEA trainings, in particular capacity-building, and communication materials to promote behavior change;
• Experience undertaking PSEA risk assessments, in coordination with communities, partners, and UN and other key stakeholders; and,
• Experience in policy and proposal development and the creation of standard operating procedures and tools.

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of IOM’s institutional approach on PSEA and related strategies, policies, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of the UN system and architecture;
• In depth knowledge of mainstreaming best practices and partnership models to ensure coordination of the same across a diversified range of actors;
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, when necessary;
• Demonstrated ability to work across a wide variety of sectors/teams on cross-cutting themes;
• Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external partners; and,
• Ability to organize work, work independently and prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, maintain attention to detail, and coordination with a variety of stakeholders.

Languages

• IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
• External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
• For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French, or 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.

Required Competencies:

• Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.