PSEAH Specialist

Mid Senior Human Resources

Overview

Support PSEAH initiative implementation and capacity building

You have:

• An Advanced University Degree or a Master’s Degree in relevant fields is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, child protection, and/or gender-based violence.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace is desirable.
• Experience in UN system organizations or large international development organizations, preferably in a developing country is desirable.
• Experience of SEAH reporting channels, and/or survivor assistance is desirable.

Contract

This is a IICA-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's an external contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-2 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

Sexual harassment (SH) and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) are practices that bring negative consequences for the organization, its personnel, and the beneficiaries. These types of conduct violate human rights, go against the United Nations’ values, and conflict with the UNOPS competency framework. They constitute misconduct and UNOPS is determined to ensure that appropriate action is taken to prevent them, and, if they occur, to vigorously address them.

UNOPS launched a Global PSEAH Strategy in 2023, and are looking to increase capacity as we roll out this new important initiative. We are currently looking for a new a colleague to join our team as PSEAH Specialist, to support our work in preventing sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. The PSEAH Specialist will provide technical and operational support on PSEAH across all units in UNOPS, with a primary focus to support regional and country teams. The PSEAH Specialist will sit in UNOPS People and Culture Group ***** Duty Station: **The organizational unit is Copenhagen but we could consider accepting applicants willing to be based at locations where UNOPS has a presence, and where basing the role there could be beneficial for the organization.****

Functional Responsibilities

The role will support UNOPS in implementing its 2023-2025 PSEAH Strategy and Action Plan. The role will support the PSEAH Corporate Coordinator to ensure that UNOPS is fully complying with the SG Bulletin on the Prevention and Response of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and support organizational efforts to address Sexual Harassment.

1. Strategic Support

• Recommend strategic content to the PSEAH Strategy, PSEAH Action Plan and policies based on best practices identified within the UN system or other international organizations.
• Support senior leadership in setting minimum PSEAH standards across the organization.

2. Capacity Building and Technical expertise to the UNOPS regional and country offices - Contribute to the design, development and / or implementation of trainings to strengthen PSEAH capacity and awareness - Provide technical advice to country teams to efficiently manage implementing partners based on their PSEA risk profile; - Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure proper PSEAH mainstreaming in partnerships and project documents and systems. - Strengthen teams capacities to develop and improve access to safe, gender and age sensitive reporting channels including community-based complaint mechanisms (CBCM);

• Provide training and mentoring to regional and country level PSEAH focal points.Lead the Focal Point Community of Practice
• Provide expert guidance and technical support to regional PSEAH coordinators, country-level PSEAH focal points and other relevant stakeholders to mainstream PSEAH in projects in line with good practice and organizational standards.
• Ensure and Promote innovation and the use of digital tools, where appropriate, to further scale up PSEAH in country offices

3. Other areas of Support - Collaborate with relevant data analysis. including support with data collection based on inputs of regional PSEAH coordinators, country-level PSEA Focal Points and other relevant colleagues, identify recurring issues and trends, and share recommendations with senior leadership with the aim of enhancing strategic and operational decision-making related to PSEAH. - Contribute to UNOPS knowledge management by capturing case studies and best practice examples of PSEAH throughout UNOPS, making recommendations on policy and tools, as well as contributing to the development of guidance material and tools; - Coordination with various relevant areas of practice for PSEAH work (including HSSE, HR, GDI / GESI, Comms & Partnerships, etc). - Prepare the annual UNOPS PSEAH report.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education - An Advanced University Degree or a Master’s Degree in: Gender Studies, Child Protection, Law, International Relations, Development Studies, Human Rights, Social or Behavioral sciences is required. - A first-level University degree or Bachelor’s or equivalent in a related field of study with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of Master’s Degree requirement.

Experience

Required: - A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the field of harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, child protection, and/or gender-based violence.

Asset:

• Some experience in UN system organizations or large international development organizations, preferably in a developing country is desirable.
• Experience of SEAH reporting channels, and/or survivor assistance is desirable.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace, preferably Google sheet, Google doc, Google slides and Google drive, is desirable.

Language Requirements - Fluency in English is required - Fluency in French and/or Spanish highly desirable

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: ICA Contract level: IICA-2 Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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