PRSEAH Consultant

BACKGROUND

Within the context of the GMC Cluster, the purpose of the position is to provide support and coordination efforts by the World Health Organization in the African Region to ensure effective, timely and robust early detection, prevention and response to cases of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH); and put in place systems to respond to incidents including complaints mechanisms, survivor centered assistance and feedback on measures taken. Under the direct supervision of the PRSEAH Regional Coordinator, the incumbent will ensure that the WHO workforce adheres to the norms and ethical principles related to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment bearing in mind that sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment may have negative physical and mental health consequences for the survivors and for the WHO work place ; may constitutes a serious reputational risk for the Organization; and stressing that WHO has a responsibility to take measures to detect, prevent and respond to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. The PRSEAH Technical officer, will contribute to provide all related services to the WHO workforce across the African Region. He/she will ensure that strategic guidance and recommendations are provided to AFRO PRSEAH Focal Points issues to be addressed and possible remedial measures in organizational policies, procedures, and work climate negatively impacting the overall working environment in relation to PSEAH.

The WHO PRSEAH Technical Officer will support the establishment and oversight of the PRSEAH actions in AFRO region Programs and operations in line with the UN PSEA Minimum Operating Standards (MOS). He/she will support WHO implementing partners to ensure they meet the minimum standards for prevention and response to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and contributing to the day to day operations work of the Country PSEAH network and Task Team.

KEY DELIVERABLES

a. Strengthen implementation of PRSEAH interventions in WHO AFRO offices and WHO in-country operations through:

- Support WHO Focal Points (FPs) in WHO AFRO offices program and operations including developing, overseeing and implementing PRSEAH requirements such as: country strategy and action plan, SOPs, WHO SEAH Country Risk assessment, Ips SEAH capacity evaluation, etc.

- Mainstream PRSEAH in WHO Programs and operations including in human resource management and WHO emergency operations to mitigate potential risks through implementation of safe-guarding measures during recruitment, training of personnel including volunteers, dissemination of PRSEAH information package to all personnel and Implementing partners, etc.

- Mitigate PSEAH risks within WHO Programming through dissemination of PRSEAH information package to all personnel, partners and contractors, implementing PRSEAH trainings including training of volunteers and Government counterparts.

- Develop /adapt/implement internal reporting and response procedures including reviewing and strengthening of existing reporting mechanisms, implementing clear SOPs for handling of community complaints, mapping and streamlining existing referral systems.

- Ensure that all WHO workforce comply with the mandatory PRSEAH e-learning

- Strengthen, supervise, monitor and report on the PRSEAH interventions across the Region

b. Contribute to the IASC collective efforts for scaling up in-country PSEAH Program through;

• Support FPs at CO level on the implementation of PSEA Network TORs and Action Plan with a focus on joint risk assessments; inter-agency community-based complaint

mechanisms (CBCM), development and implementation of victims’ assistance referral pathways, community awareness and community engagement on PRSEA matters, joint training, PRSEAH operational reviews and lessons learning, etc.

c. Support PRSEAH mainstreaming among implementing partners, including national Governments, NGOs and INGOs through;

• Support the WHO PRSEAH FPs to systematically roll out the UN Protocol on assistance to victims of SEA, The UN protocol on implementing partners related to SEA, the IASC core principles and IASC Minimum Operating Standards throughout the WHO AFRO COs and accompanying partner assessment, and support as needed.

• Ensure that partners are trained on PRSEAH, and that PRSEAH clause is inserted in all contractual agreements

• Support WHO PRSEAH FPs on organizing and implementing awareness and training sessions of Implementing Partners as part of the PSEA capacity building PSEA capacity assessment of Implementing Partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: First University Degree in psychology, gender studies, humanitarian affairs, human rights, project management, sociology, public health, development studies, and/or other related social science disciplines.

Desirable: Specialization in specific training on dealing with and mitigating sexual and gender-based violence, or Community based Complaint mechanism, or SEAH or safeguarding.

EXPERIENCE

Experience: At least 5 years of relevant progressive work experience including experience in humanitarian relief work. At least two years of experience in the prevention of SEA or coordinating sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), or in Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), or Protection, Human rights, and/or Protection/ Child Protection.

Desirable:

Experience in developing and facilitating training and capacity-building activities is a strong advantage.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Exposure to the international development and humanitarian architecture, familiarity with the UN system and global coordination structures like the IASC. Familiarity with data protection and confidentiality measures. Proven ability to develop and implement an Action Plan/strategy and demonstrated ability and capacity to engage with multiple partners and stakeholders and with communities.

LANGUAGES

Expert knowledge of French and English.

REMUNERATION

Rate: 7000 USD monthly

Currency: USD

Work schedule (if applicable) : Monday to Friday