JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

IOM, UN Migration Agency in Bangkok, Thailand is looking for a Regional Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Officer who will oversee and manage the overall implementation of IOM’s PSEAH response across the region and ensure alignment with institutional policies, procedures and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and coordinate regional implementation of PSEAH: Oversee and manage the overall implementation of IOM’s PSEAH response across the region and ensure alignment with institutional policies, procedures and donor requirements.
2. Contribute to global PSEAH initiatives: Support global-level PSEAH priorities in close coordination with the global IOM PSEAH Unit lead. This includes contributing to efforts to strengthen leadership and organizational culture, strengthen capacity building of key stakeholders, and enhance partnerships and inter-agency coordination.
3. Provide technical support and guidance to country teams: Deliver ongoing technical guidance and support to IOM PSEAH Officers, Focal Points, Programme and Project staff and Regional Thematic Specialists to strengthen PSEAH integration at all levels.
4. Support integration of PSEAH and resource mobilization: Ensure PSEAH components are embedded in project proposals, budgets and reports, and actively contribute to fundraising and donor engagement efforts across the region.
5. Strengthen strategic planning and reporting on PSEAH: Contribute to regional and country-level strategic frameworks and response plans by ensuring PSEAH is systematically integrated; lead regional data collection, management and reporting to show scope and impact of PSEAH work.
6. Engage and support IOM partners: In collaboration with the global PSEAH Unit and country missions, help strengthen partnerships with implementing organizations, TPCs and other partners, identify capacity gaps, and provide tailored technical guidance.
7. Lead regional training and awareness-raising efforts: Design, coordinate, and deliver regional capacity-building initiatives on PSEAH, including staff training, development of tools and implementation of awareness and communication strategies.
9. Strengthen prevention and response mechanisms: Support country offices and sectoral units in conducting SEAH risk assessments and implementing risk mitigation measures; enhance existing/new complaint and feedback mechanisms to ensure these can receive sensitive complaints; and ensure victim-centered assistance in collaboration with protection, CP and GBV actors.
10. Foster coordination and represent IOM: Represent IOM in regional inter-agency fora, foster collaboration and knowledge exchange with UN partners and stakeholders, and support outreach to promote PSEAH integration across humanitarian and development efforts.
11. Perform other duties and tasks as may be assigned in support of the design and delivery of an effective work program.

Required Qualifications

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 five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Professional experience in the fields of sexual exploitation and abuse, protection, child protection, 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;
• Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external partners;
• Ability to work independently and within diverse teams; ability to prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, maintain attention to detail, and coordinate with a variety of stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to work across a wide variety of sectors/teams on cross-cutting themes;
• Knowledge of the UN and IASC systems and architecture;
• In-depth knowledge of mainstreaming PSEAH, best practices and partnership models to ensure coordination of the same across a diverse range of actors; and,
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, when necessary.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russia, 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.

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 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station”s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station”s country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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