Individual Contractor - PSEA Safeguarding
Support UN efforts to combat sexual exploitation and abuse and enhance policy development
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Overview
Support UN efforts to combat sexual exploitation and abuse and enhance policy development
You have:
- Minimum of master's degree in gender studies, human rights, social sciences, international relations, peace and security, humanitarian affairs, development studies, or related field.
- At least 1 year of experience in the field of gender studies, social sciences, international relations, peace and security, humanitarian affairs, or political affairs.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required, along with excellent technical writing skills.
- Knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
This individual contractual service will contribute to progress, identifying gaps and challenges in responding to and preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, and informing the development of policies and tools to strengthen the UN system-wide approach, with special focus on mission transition contexts.
Work Location
New York, USA
Expected duration
4 months March 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025
Duties and Responsibilities
Organizational Setting This position is located in the Office of the Special Coordinator on improving the United Nations response to sexual exploitation and abuse (OSCSEA). This Office supports the ongoing efforts of the Secretary-General and the leadership of United Nations offices, departments, funds, and programmes along with other Implementing Partners, to strengthen the response to sexual exploitation and abuse in peacekeeping, humanitarian, development and human rights sectors. The incumbent reports to the PSEA/Safeguarding Advisor (P4). To perform the following duties, with the overall focus on supporting the work of OSCSEA’s Consultant, and the related Working Group, on PSEA in peacekeeping mission transition contexts. • Support on PSEA matters relating to the peacekeeping missions/humanitarian operations and the transition to development environments. • Support the development and implementation of a strategy, action plan and SOPs on peacekeeping mission transitions with inclusion of recommendations from the Comprehensive Assessment. • Monitors and analyzes data on SEA allegations, including from the OSCSEA’s Annual Global PSEA Perceptions Survey, to identify trends and assess potential risks, informing prevention and response measures. • Analyzes and summarizes documents, policies, reports and media articles related to PSEA, identifying gaps and issues, proposing necessary actions and best practices. Conducts research on topics of relevance to the mandate. • Support the provision of technical and substantive support on PSEA issues, facilitating information sharing and best practices, with specific attention mission transitions. • Performs other duties, as required.
Qualifications/special skills
Academic Qualifications Minimum of master’s degree in gender studies, human rights, social sciences, international relations, peace and security, humanitarian affairs, development studies and/or related field. Experience Required minimum 1 year of experience in the field of gender studies, social sciences, international relations, peace and security, humanitarian affairs and or political affairs, development studies and related fields. Experience pertaining to addressing sexual and gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and/or the protection of civilians is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English as well as excellent technical writing skills. Knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.
Additional Information
Outputs/Work Assignment • Produces regular and ad hoc reports on the monitoring and analysis of data concerning SEA, trends, potential risks, and the effectiveness of prevention and response measures being employed within the peacekeeping, humanitarian and development sectors. This includes analysis on results of the Global Annual PSEA Perceptions Survey. • Provides input to the OSC SEA strategy and action plan to address recommendations from the Comprehensive Assessment, with special attention to mission transition. • Documents efforts to ensure the integration of PSEA into transitions planning. • Attend regular meetings (various) and provide meaningful summaries of discussions and outcomes. • Responds to day-to-day requests for support from within the peacekeeping, humanitarian and developments contexts across the UN system. • Regular interaction with partners, to collaborate on improving current policies and practices for preventing and responding to the sexual exploitation and abuse, especially in mission transition contexts. • Delivers reports, talking points, and briefing notes on topics of relevance. Other skills and competencies Functional Competencies • Expertise and skills in the design, development of tools, guidance and trainings for UN and I/NGO actors. • Technical expertise on gender related issues, including PSEA. • Strong analytical skills with conceptual understanding. • Strong, proven functional skills in analytical writing, and producing toolkits, templates, reports, research, and assessments. • Excellent demonstrated ability to be flexible, works under tight deadlines in an independent working environment. • High level of communication and interpersonal skills; experience in working effectively in a multi- cultural environment. • Good understanding of the UN common system and policies. Core Competencies • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships. • Cross-cultural work experience and sensitivity. • Planning, organizational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet changing deadlines. Subject to availability of funding.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you identified a gap in a policy or practice related to sexual exploitation and abuse? | This question aims to assess your analytical skills and your ability to identify areas for improvement within existing frameworks. | Discuss a specific instance where you recognized a flaw, your thought process in analyzing it, and any steps taken towards proposing improvements. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when facing tight deadlines and multiple responsibilities? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your time management and organizational skills, especially under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you've worked in a multicultural environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you utilize to analyze data related to sexual exploitation and abuse? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time you had to prepare a report or presentation on sensitive topics. How did you approach it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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