Description
IOM is seeking a Regional Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) Officer to lead and coordinate regional implementation of PSEAH across the region.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading and coordinating regional implementation of PSEAH, ensuring alignment with institutional policies, procedures, and donor requirements
- Contributing to global PSEAH initiatives, supporting global-level PSEAH priorities in close coordination with the global IOM PSEAH Unit lead
- Providing technical support and guidance to country teams to strengthen PSEAH integration at all levels
- Supporting integration of PSEAH and resource mobilization, ensuring PSEAH components are embedded in project proposals, budgets, and reports
- Strengthening strategic planning and reporting on PSEAH, contributing to regional and country-level strategic frameworks and response plans
- Engaging and supporting IOM partners, helping to strengthen partnerships with implementing organizations, TPCs, and other partners
- Leading regional training and awareness-raising efforts, designing, coordinating, and delivering regional capacity-building initiatives on PSEAH
- Strengthening prevention and response mechanisms, supporting country offices and sectoral units in conducting SEAH risk assessments and implementing risk mitigation measures
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Master's degree in Law, International Relations, Psychology, Social Sciences, Development Studies and Planning or a related field
- Five years of relevant professional experience in the fields of sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, protection, child protection, gender-based violence, accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender mainstreaming and/or humanitarian affairs
- Experience in management of sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, child protection or gender-based violence cases
- Strong coordination experience within the UN system and amongst interagency partners, including governments, NGOs, and communities
Fluency in English is required, and working knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
The position is offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Salary range is not specified.