PSEA Coordinator

The International Organization for Migration is hiring a PSEA Coordinator for Maputo.

Responsibilities

PSEA Coordination

Coordinate the development of an operational PSEA Work Plan for IOM Mozambique, in line with IOM’s PSEA Strategy, the IASC’s PSEA Minimum Operating Standards (MOS), and the UNCT country level framework and work plan, through strategic workshops with IOM Heads of Units and other senior management at the country and programmatic levels; ensure the resulting work plan is detailed and operational with clear actions, roles and responsibilities to deliver on the actions, timeframes, technical and resource requirements, and internal reporting requirements;
Ensure the inclusion of PSEA within IOM Country Office Strategy, programming, risk mitigation and management, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and budgeting; develop PSEA programming and liaise with relevant donors as required;
Contribute to the in-country interagency PSEA Network (support in the development of the collective PSEA workplan, risk management plan, PSEA strategies, etc), as well as actively participate within IOM internal and other interagency PSEA communication and coordination initiatives;
Coordinate the PSEA Network to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)[1], and establish an inter-agency Community-Based Complaint Mechanism, incorporating existing IOM complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFM) and in line with PSEA and GBV good practice;
Establish an inter-agency community-based complaints mechanism (in coordination with the accountability to Affected Populations Unit in HQ), in coordination with the interagency PSEA network, programme managers and relevant IOM units, as well as with communities and implementing partners as appropriate;
In coordination with relevant colleagues, work closely and coordinate with Focal Points at the IOM Regional Office in Pretoria and HQ to ensure IOM Mozambique prevention, mitigation and response mechanisms are in line with IOM’s global PSEA Strategy;
Support IOM Teams, programmes, and units to ensure the mitigation of SEA risks are developed, embedded, and strengthened within all IOM programming and within HR practices;
At all possible opportunities (during relevant trainings, in staff and programme meetings, through newsletters, in email messages, etc) continually share key messages on PSEA, including mandatory reporting requirements within the country office and programming, in coordination with relevant colleagues.

Prevention

Undertake a Country-wide SEA risk assessment to identify locations and programmes with the highest SEA risk; ensure appropriate mitigation and response strategies within IOM programming and operations;
Coordinate the development of a training plan and coordinate the delivery and organization of PSEA trainings for IOM staff and related personnel, implementing partners, key institutional stakeholders; Support the work of identified PSEA focal points within country to deliver key messaging and trainings as appropriate;
On a yearly basis, provide an update on the number of staff, non-staff trained, contractors, implementing partners, and service providers trained in the mission on PSEA, to track compliance and facilitate the management of training delivery and refresher courses, in coordination with HR. Support the registration of all participants (staff and non-staff) within the IOM system and the delivery of certificates;
Develop communication and awareness-raising strategies and tools to ensure appropriate PSEA messaging and knowledge on prohibited behaviours as well as how to report allegations of misconduct, including SEA within communities and amongst beneficiaries; ensure localization of SEA messaging;
Map existing community engagement projects in implemented by IOM Mozambique and work with project leads to insert PSEA messages and/or gather community input where appropriate.

Response

Coordinate the development of PSEA proposals and ensure the mainstreaming of PSEA within IOM programming; coordinate closely with institutional partners, governments, donors, and communities on PSEA needs and responses;
Coordinate the develop of, and contribute, to reporting on PSEA and communication to highlight IOM’s PSEA work within programming;
Provide inputs to the development and mapping of Country-specific interagency victim assistance pathways and/or existing IOM programmes to refer victims for assistance and other support services;
Coordinate referrals for victim assistance in coordination with gender-based violence and/or protection colleagues and support the strengthening of victim services within country and/or programming.

Others

Support Protection programming, with specific focus on child protection;
Provide technical guidance on child protection related issues;
Support fundraising efforts in child protection;
Undertake duty travel as required;
Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Education

Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, Psychology, Social Sciences, Development Studies and Planning or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Professional experience in the fields of sexual exploitation and abuse, protection, child protection, gender-based violence, accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender mainstreaming and/or humanitarian affairs;
Strong coordination experience within the UN system and amongst interagency partners, including governments, NGOs, and communities;
Experience in developing and facilitating PSEA trainings, in particular capacity-building, and communication materials to promote behavior change;
Experience undertaking PSEA risk assessments, in coordination with communities, partners, and UN and other key stakeholders;
Demonstrated ability to work across a wide variety of sectors/teams on cross-cutting themes;
Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external partners;
Experience in policy and proposal development and the creation of standard operating procedures and tools;
Ability to organize work, work independently and prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, maintain attention to detail, and coordination with a variety of stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of IOM’s institutional approach on PSEA and related strategies, policies, rules, and regulations;
Knowledge of the UN system and architecture;
In depth knowledge of mainstreaming best practices and partnership models to ensure coordination of the same across a diversified range of actors;
Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, when necessary.

Languages

Fluency in English and Portuguese is required (oral and written);
Knowledge of local language is an advantage.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications in ENGLISH, with:

Cover letter clearly specify suitability and availability date.
Detailed curriculum vitae, including skype user ID, phone number, historical salary and minimum three referees (preferably former direct supervisors).

Please submit your application by email to iommzbvacancies@iom.int , indicating your name and the reference code above [Name, SVN/MZ10/2022/028 – PSEA Coordinator] as subject. The deadline for applications is 01 September 2022.

Grade: Master

Job Type: Temporary

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