Appel à candidature : Recrutement d’un Coordonnateur de l’OMS pour la prévention et la réponse à l’exploitation sexuelle, aux abus et au harcèlement PRSEAH -Nigeria.
1. Background and Justification
Purpose of the Position
The WHO PRSEAH Coordinator is responsible for the establishment and oversight of the PRSEAH actions in WCO Programs and operations in line with the UN PSEA Minimum Operating Standards (MOS), providing PRSEAH strategic support to 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 strategic and operations work of the Country PSEA network and Task Team.
2. Job description
Objective of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objective
The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. In discharging its mandate, all staff and collaborators are expected to respect and abide by the International standards of ethical and professional conduct, reflecting WHO ethical principles, and to respect and abide by the WHO Policy on “Zero Tolerance” to sexual exploitation and “Zero Tolerance” to inaction.
Organizational context (Describe the individual role of incumbent within the team, focusing on work environment within and outside the organization)
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the HWCO, and in line with the Secretary-General’s Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (ST/SGB/2003/13); the Statement of Commitment on Eliminating Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN and Non-UN Personnel (2006); the PSEA Minimum Operating Standards; the WHO Policy on PRSEAH and on Preventing and addressing abusive conduct, the coordination and collaboration with the PSEA network partners, the incumbent will oversee and strengthen PRSEAH interventions and actions in WHO Country Office and WHO in-country operations; contribute to the in-country PSEA Network (ICN) actions and operational plan; and be a resource person for PSEA Network agencies and implementing Partners, including national Governments, NGOs and INGOs.
S/he will work in an independent manner in accordance with WHO Rules and Regulations, and WHE specific procedures. S/he will be based in the Capital and may need to make frequent travels to emergency affected areas individually, or with other PSEA network members to provide tactical and operational PRSEAH support as needed.
Educational Qualifications
Essential
Advanced University Degree (Master’s level or above) in gender studies, humanitarian affairs, human rights, international law, 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.
Experience
Essential
At least 7 years of relevant progressive work experience including experience in humanitarian relief work. At least three years of experience in, the prevention of SEA, or sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), or in Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), or Protection, Human rights, and/or Child Protection. Experience in dealing with staff misconduct and/or gender mainstreaming. 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.
Desirable
Exposure to the international development and humanitarian architecture, familiarity with the UN system and global coordination structures like the IASC. Experience in developing and facilitating training and capacity-building activities is an advantage. Familiarity with data protection and confidentiality measures.
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