Associate in Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

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Overview

Support the establishment of an integrated PSEA system in Zambia.

You have:

• Demonstrated interest or experience in Gender, Gender Equality, Women Empowerment, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) programming.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and/or capacity building interventions.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
• Creativity and innovation, including ability to communicate effectively.

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

As the lead agency for multi-sectoral coordination on Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies, under the global protection cluster, guided by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), UNFPA coordinates joint prevention efforts in addressing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) in both humanitarian and development contexts in Zambia. UNFPA supports timely reporting, comprehensive response services, and effective prevention programming, maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse.

The Government of Zambia and its partners, including UNFPA, are resolute in their commitment to address SEA, striving to ensure women and girls can live fulfilled, empowered, and resilient lives, free from victimization and discrimination. To sustain this critical response to evolving humanitarian and development needs, UNFPA's Country Office has strengthened its Gender and Youth Unit. This includes the deployment of an International Associate in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), dedicated to supporting the establishment and operationalization of an integrated PSEA system between government, civil society, and UN partners. Further reinforcing these efforts, a PSEA Associate will specifically strengthen the PSEA coordination and technical assistance initiatives.

Under the direct supervision of the Gender/GBV Programme Analyst and in collaboration with other team members, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

● Contribute to the development of training materials, and deliver training and awareness sessions on PSEA to UNFPA and other stakeholders, in close coordination with the PSEA focal point. ● Support the promotion and advocacy of PSEA clauses in partnership agreements that clarify reporting and investigation responsibilities. ● Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate PSEA and gender-responsive strategies into broader development programmes. ● Support the administration of the self-assessment tools for all Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) implementing partners. ● Contribute to capacity-building interventions, workshops, and training sessions, for implementing partners and service providers to ensure adequate roll-out of the essential service package for GBV survivors, including SEA survivors. ● Contribute to reinforcing and developing mechanisms that allow survivors of SEA to report incidents, access services, and promote disciplinary action against perpetrators in collaboration with existing UNFPA partners. ● Support the sharing of innovative, promising, and good practices and lessons learned related to PSEA and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG).

• Adaptability and Flexibility • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Empowering Others • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Self-Management

● Demonstrated interest or experience in Gender, Gender Equality, Women Empowerment, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) programming. ● Demonstrated interest or experience in policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and/or capacity building interventions. ● Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment. ● Creativity and innovation, including ability to communicate effectively.

Zambia is a land-linked, resource-rich country with sparsely populated land in the centre of Southern Africa. It shares its border with eight countries (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe) that serve as an expanded market for its goods. Lusaka is the capital of the Republic of Zambia. The climate is sunny and temperate, but it can be very cold during few months, with freezing temperature at times especially during the night. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing and foresee using heaters and other heating options when necessary. As the commercial and cultural centre of Zambia, Lusaka has seen rapid development in recent decades, with reasonable transportation connections and widely spoken English making the city highly attractive to vacationers and experts alike. Unemployment and poverty are issues in the city, and beyond. Key industries for the region and Zambia as a whole, include mining, agriculture, and tourism. Like most Southern African cities, life in Lusaka will require some adjustments for a person moving from outside the region, but the potential rewards and opportunities for experiences are well worth the effort.

Lusaka hosts several international organisation and embassies/diplomatic missions, therefore there is a very large community of expatriates from around the world. Housing is most of the time readily available and of good standard options are available. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture, and clothing, mostly imported from South Africa, Europe, and China while some ranges of local brands are available at a competitive price to imports. Meat, fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables are reasonably priced and abundantly available.

The basic infrastructures - roads, utilities, and telecommunications are of reasonable standard, although the city experiences power outages regularly. Medical facilities are still largely inadequate, although several private clinics and hospitals provide good routine care. Several restaurants around the city serve local or international cuisine and there are numerous social and sports facilities (fitness, tennis, swimming, riding, golf, etc.) in the major hotels or in different establishments around the city. There are no major or special security concerns within Lusaka city limits.

Visas are issued upon arrival for Swedish Nationals. Once in country, Host Entity will initiate the process for the issuance of an employment permit. For more information, please visit http://zambiatourism.com.

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