EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE COORDINATOR

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Org. Setting and Reporting The Syria In-Country Network for the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) was revitalized in 2018. The Network operates under the auspices of the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC), who has the ultimate responsibility on inter-agency PSEA, and since 2019 the Chairpersonship of the UNICEF and UNHCR Representatives to ensure system-wide accountability, prevent and respond to SEA and protect vulnerable persons from such violations in the course of implementing UN programmes.

The PSEA Coordinator will be based in the office of RC/HC and directly report to the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office Team Leader, as well as a dotted reporting line to the co-leads for PSEA (UNICEF and UNHCR Representatives). She/he will work with all UN agencies, the humanitarian NGOs’ community and liaise with other national stakeholders and partners, including bilateral and multilateral donors, when relevant.

Overall, the PSEA Coordinator will be responsible for PSEA related inter-agency coordination, capacity building, reporting, information and knowledge management, as well as tasks related to inter agency joint community-based complaint mechanism and survivor assistance (in close coordination with the GBV sub-cluster).

The PSEA Coordinator will lead the conceptualization, implementation and updates of the UN PSEA Action Plan, which focuses on scaling up and taking forward the UN’s prevention and response efforts to sexual exploitation and abuse and coordinate the Strategy/Plan’s preparation and implementation. The Plan should include comprehensive and robust SEA prevention activities, measures to facilitate a rapid, effective response to alleged SEA cases by agencies, (including reporting protocols, referral to investigation entities, and ensuring appropriate victim support). The incumbent will coordinate the PSEA In-Country Network (ICN) under the leadership of the Co-Chairs, support and advice the two PSEA sub-country networks (Aleppo and Qamishly) to ensure coherence and harmonization, and participate in other relevant inter-agency bodies, while making contributions to the inter-agency PSEA response and monitoring. The incumbent will also liaise with UN senior management at national, regional and international levels.

Additionally, in support of the PSEA In-Country Network co-Chairs, the PSEA Coordinator will also provide substantive support to ensure that PSEA is meaningfully addressed at UNCT and HCT meetings. The PSEA Coordinator will present regular reports to the RC/HC and the Co-Chairs, including quarterly reports to the UNCT and/or HCT

Responsibilities 1. COORDINATION OF THE PSEA IN-COUNTRY NETWORK (ICN) AND LIAISON WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS - Coordinate the PSEA Network under the guidance of the Co-Chairs, represent the ICN in relevant coordination bodies and other fora including the PSEA ICN established in the hubs; - Liaise with partners and other external counterparts, as needed; and advising stakeholders on good practices to support effective PSEA implementation; - Support the PSEA ICN and Co-Chairs in developing and implementing the new in-country PSEA strategy and action plan factoring in restrictions as well as increased risks due to COVID19 - Support the implementation of the Network’s joint activities and work plan, with guidance from the Co-Chairs; - Work closely with key national stakeholders and UN organizations, supports the establishment of further inter-agency coordination mechanisms on PSEA at sub national level where needed; - Act as a liaison and focal point for engagement with key national stakeholders on SEA prevention and response; - Regularly update and liaise with regional and global bodies to ensure awareness of global developments, guidelines and good practices in PSEA, and up-to-date understanding of actions taken to prevent and respond to SEA in Syria.

2. CAPACITY BUILDING, PROVISION OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AWARENESS RAISING AND ADVOCACY - Coordinate and provide technical support for the timely implementation of the UNCT PSEA Action Plan by agencies, including by developing and harmonizing training materials, providing training to UN and partners PSEA focal points, leading the production and dissemination of inter-agency technical guidance, tools and resources; - Coordinate the harmonization of needed reporting tools on reach and implementation amongst members of ICN. - Coordinate and foster harmonization of sensitization activities on SEA in communities- build capacity of UN staff in also conducting similar activities across programmatic response. Identify opportunities across UN programmes for community sensitization, risk assessment and capacity building on SEA; - Streamline / strengthening community engagement including through awareness raising activities and the establishment and roll out of joint inter-agency community-based complaint mechanisms; - Support prevention and capacity building activities to raise awareness and capacity of UN staff and Implementing partners to ensure adherence to SEA codes of conduct; - Coordinate among members of the Inter-Country Network and support to conduct SEA related risk assessments, making full use of existing risk management tools (Misconduct Risk Management Tools; Sexual Exploitation and abuse Risk Management Toolkit and ensure that risks of sexual exploitation and abuse, where present, are managed and mitigated; - Support advocacy efforts for PSEA to be a priority throughout humanitarian and non-humanitarian programming and support actors across the response to embed SEA risk assessment and mitigation in project design, implementation, and monitoring; - Advocate for, support and follow up on organizations to meet the Minimum Operating Standards for PSEA (based on conducted PSEA risk assessment and resulting recommendations) - Strengthen internal response mechanisms to have regular monitoring field systems, investigation and reporting procedures in place, and implement the Uniform Protocol on the provision of assistance to victims of sexual exploitation and abuse; - Mainstream the PSEA capacity strengthening across agencies and leverage specific strengths of agencies to improve prevention, awareness and reporting on PSEA across the board. Advise on any PSEA-related issues that require immediate action and advocacy.

3. REPORTING AND COMPLAINT MECHANISM Support and advise the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, the UNCT/HCT, and the ICN Co-chairs and members on the reporting of SEA allegations through the Internal Notification Alert and ensure that SEA reporting mechanisms and protocols are clearly understood by all UN staff and Implementing Partners. The incumbent may also receive complaints and reports about alleged SEA (from staff, partners, community members, others) based on agreed reporting lines, and in adherence to global reporting obligations. Once a complaint is received, she/he will ensure that all information pertaining to complaints and reporting is handled and referred strictly in line with agreed protocols and the established global and Syria specific SOPs in place, both within an agency and at an interagency level. Specific activities include: - Reporting on ICN activities and anonymized complaint information to the RC/HC, Co-Chairs, UNCT and HCT; - Working closely with key national stakeholders and UN organizations, supports the establishment of an inter-agency gender sensitive and safely accessible mechanisms on PSEA complaints and response; - Support to establish an inter-agency safe, accessible and gender sensitive community-based complaint mechanism (CBCM) by linking the Network members’ complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFMs) through agreed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on inter-agency complaint referral, in line with the Global SOPs; - Jointly map existing SEA complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFMs) of partners and counterparts in Syria to identify where there are gaps in the affected population’s safe access to report SEA. Based on the mapping outcomes and informed by community (consultation) preferences, establish new entry points to fill the gaps in reporting access, so that there are safe, accessible, and contextually appropriate channels for any member of the community to reporting sensitive allegations, including vulnerable populations; and - Keep and maintain a confidential record of the SEA allegations in a secure database. This includes complaints made directly to the PSEA Coordinator, complaints referred through the complaint referral pathways, and complaints handled through members’ internal reporting mechanisms.

4. INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT - Develop recommendations to the RC/HC, Co-Chairs, ICN members, and the UNCT/HCT for the establishment of a system for collecting, analyzing and sharing PSEA data and coordinate the establishment of the system once agreed and document best PSEA practices and lessons learnt in Syria - Develop information sharing agreement on SEA cases and alert the UNCT/HCT about cases, while keeping confidentiality. - Ensure that all information sharing protocols are clearly understood as they pertain to internal UN requirements and protocols. - Document lessons learned throughout the process in order to better inform ongoing PSEA work.

5. VICTIM/SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE Liaise with the GBV sub-sector to ensure that GBV strategies, workplans and referral pathways fully include and respond to the specific needs of SEA survivors. Ensure that mapping of critical CP and GBV services is regularly undertaken and ensure that all UN led programmes are aware of how to refer survivors to critical survivor assistance in country. Ensure members uphold GBV guiding principles including survivor centered approaches and consistency of the UN-wide approach to SEA prevention and survivor support and care.

Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Proven knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to sustainable development. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operations. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. Proven ability to analyze complex data and produce reports leading to sound policy recommendations for achieving sustainable development; Solid understanding of the political environment and the programmes and activities of the UN system in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals; Ability to think strategically, to identify key emerging sustainable development issues and related policy implications. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identify priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required; allocate appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning; monitor and adjust plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education - Advanced university degree or equivalent in International Development, Human Rights, International Law, public health, the social sciences or other relevant field related to Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE) in emergency programming.

Work Experience - A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in coordinating and/or designing, implementation and management of protection, GBV and PSEA strategies and activities, preferably with the UN is required.

• Inter-agency coordination experience is required.

• Experience working in humanitarian contexts is desirable.

• Familiarity with the latest development in PSEA, inter-agency PSEA responses and humanitarian cluster systems is desirable.

• Familiarity with data protection and confidentiality measures is desirable.

• Excellent facilitation, training, networking and advocacy skills is desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization is desirable.

  Languages English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable.

Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Note: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of' equals a rating of "confident in two of the four areas

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates will include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice THIS IS A PROJECT POST. Appointment against this post is open for an initial period of one year and with possibility of extension for a second year.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 September 2022, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua

New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu.

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United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

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