Global Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Investigations Specialist Norway

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NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Sunday 16 Oct 2022 at 10:50 UTC

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Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contracts.

Role

The purpose of this role is to strengthen NRC’s systems for preventing and responding to acts of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by its staff or by those associated with the organisation, whether against beneficiaries or NRC representatives. The Global PSEA Investigations Specialist will travel approximately 40% of their time to country and regional offices to carry out investigations, and mentor and support regional investigation specialists and other in-country investigation team members in carrying out investigations. Additionally, this role will deliver context appropriate awareness-raising activities, provide general guidance to, feedback on pertinent documents and collaborate with to NRC staff and decision makers to identify relevant types of prevention and mitigation measures that address larger cross-cutting safeguarding issues. The position may be expected to form part of a wider pool of NRC investigators and to support processes outside the area of focus of this role.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively manage multiple SEA cases, and ensure effective handling and appropriate investigation management of a significant number of reported allegations
  • Advise and collaborate with senior managers in all parts of NRC mitigation measures, and effective incident management of SEA cases.
  • Carry out high-quality lawful investigations at NRC operating locations worldwide, taking time to build trust with survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse, so they feel empowered to report
  • In coordination with relevant stakeholders involved in Incident Management, ensure that follow-up with survivors and those linked to the allegation, including the alleged perpetrator, is done in accordance with NRC procedures
  • Ensure the effective implementation of, and compliance with, key organisational policies including NRC’s Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy and the PSEA and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • Develop and deliver trainings and other awareness raising and capacity building activities on PSEA, Child Safeguarding and NRC procedures for responding to reported SEA cases
  • In consultation with Field Operations and Human Resources staff, develop and advise on strategies, tools, and guidelines for PSEA
  • Build relationships with and report to relevant stakeholders and partners when relevant
  • Ensure global overview of reported SEA cases and provide analysis and reports to management
  • Support the Head of PSEA & Safeguarding, and collaborate at all levels to promote best practice across NRC, including any external or internal reviews of the area of work

Please access the full Job Description for more details about the role.

Qualifications:

  • Significant relevant experience of conducting sensitive investigations (administrative or criminal) using the PEACE Model of interviewing
  • Strong experience of working on prevention of and response to SEA, ideally within the humanitarian field, including SEA Investigation Management with a thorough understanding of the safety and protection needs of survivor(s) and others related to SEA allegations
  • Formal training and or certification in investigative methodology, and/or anti-oppression practices desirable
  • Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts (including refugee camps and displacement sites) and ability to work independently and, at times, under pressure in a results-oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and to manage conflicting priorities
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills and ability to deliver sensitive messages appropriately to a variety of audiences, building a sense of engagement
  • Excellent communication skills, with a strong emphasis on active listening
  • Able to represent the organisation at a strategic level within the PSEA, Safeguarding and investigation fields
  • Fluency in English both written and verbal
  • Proficiency in another language highly desirable (particularly French, Spanish, or Arabic)

We can offer

  • Challenging and meaningful work in a highly recognised humanitarian organisation.
  • A fixed term contract for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. Competitive salary and benefits according to local terms and conditions, including contributions to pension fund.
  • Duty station: In a country with an NRC regional or representation office (ideally in London, Berlin, Brussels, or West Africa)

Please include all relevant employment history and education when completing your application.

For more information about the role, please contact: Christine Ash-Buechner, Head of Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Safeguarding, Risk Management, Head Office, NRC : [email protected]

Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no