INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION JOB VACANCIES 2023
Open to Internal and External Candidates
- Reference No: VN/ID10/2023/036
- Position Title: PSEA Officer
- Duty Station: Jakarta
- Organization Unit: Refugee Care
- Classification: NO-A
- Type of Appointment: One-Year Fixed-Term Contract
- Report to: Protection Officer
- Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
- Closing Date: 21 July 2023
Context:
Operational in Indonesia for more than 40 years, IOM Indonesia is one of IOM’s large missions in the world working on a wide range of activities in partnership with the Government of Indonesia, civil society, private sector actors, migrants and communities. IOM Indonesia is engaged in several thematic areas, including: Counter-Trafficking Labour Migration/Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (CT-LM/LMSI), Disasters, Climate and Resilience (DCR), Immigration and Border Governance (IBG), Refugee Care, Migration Health, Migration Policy and Data Hub, and Resettlement and Voluntary Returns.
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by aid workers is a grave violation of human rights and IOM is committed to combat any kind of SEA by its staff, related personnel and partners. IOM’s zero tolerance policy also extends to IOM third party contracted staff, suppliers, service providers and implementing partners. With over 16,000 staff and over 6,000 related personnel, operating in 450 Offices, and 165countries throughout the world, the impact of sexual exploitation and abuse on victims and within IOM’s operating environments, and the reputational risk it poses for the Organization needs to be addressed and remains a key priority.
The prevention of and response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) continues to gain momentum not only within the United Nations (UN) and Interagency Standing Committee (IASC) common systems but also amongst governments, institutional partners, media and the general public. Increased action is no longer a choice but a necessity, and the rights of the victim must be at the forefront.
Over the past decade, IOM has increasingly been seen as a strong player supporting the prevention and response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment within the UN, IASC, and amongst the humanitarian community. While significant progress has beenmade to prevent and respond to SEA within the Organization such as through the development of innovative PSEAtrainings, the development of a misconduct platform to report SEA, and extensive interagency collaboration onPSEA, more needs to be done within country and at the programmatic level and the role of the PSEA Officer willsupport these efforts.
In 2021, IOM developed its strategic approach toward the prevention of and response to sexual exploitation andabuse and sexual harassment focusing on five priority areas: 1) Leadership and Organizational Culture; 2)Institutional Accountability and Transparency; 3) Capacity-Development, Training, and Communication; 4) Qualityand Accessible Victim Assistance; 5) Partnership and Coordination.
IOM Indonesia strongly implements the global and inter-agency PSEA commitments. This is reflected through in-person training of all personnel and select frontline partners across its nine offices on a regular basis; provision ofsafe reporting channels and survivor-centred assistance; mainstreaming PSEA efforts through inclusion in strategyand fundraising documents; awareness raising and creation of a safe space; ensuring accountability of vendors andpartners; community engagement and empowerment; risk assessments; focus group discussions to understandgaps; and active participation in the Indonesia PSEAH Network for capacity building and standard setting. Theselected candidate is expected to carry forward this work internally and within the Network.
Under the overall guidance of the IOM Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Protection Officer (Makassar)and technical support from the PSEAH Unit, PSEA focal points, protection and GBV officer, and other experts, theincumbent will be responsible for supporting and facilitating the technical oversight and day-to-day management ofIOM’s prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) activities in Indonesia.
As the technical PSEA expert in-country, the PSEA Officer will need to support implementation of PSEA activities in direct close coordination with the Chief of Mission, both internally and as an active member of the interagency PSEA Network .While the incumbent will support the PSEA agenda within country and will contribute technical inputs to PSEA within programming (special emphasis on but not limited to resettlement and health assessment programming), the accountability for PSEA remains with the Chief of Mission.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
PSEA COORDINATION:
- Provide inputs for the development of an operational PSEA Work Plan for IOM Indonesia, in line with IOM’sPSEA Strategy, the IASC’s PSEA Minimum Operating Standards (MOS), and the UNCT country level frameworkand work plan, through strategic workshops with IOM Heads of Units and other senior management at thecountry and programmatic levels, as assigned; Assist the Chief of Mission in ensuring the resulting workplan is detailed and operational with clear actions, roles and responsibilities to deliver on the actions,timeframes, technical and resource requirements, and internal reporting requirements.
- Provide technical inputs for the inclusion of PSEA within IOM Country Office Strategy, programming, riskmitigation and management, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and budgeting; Contribute to thedevelopment of PSEA programming and liaison with relevant donors, as assigned.
- Actively participate 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.
- Participate and provide inputs to the PSEA Network to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), andestablish an inter-agency Community-Based Complaint Mechanism, incorporating existing IOM complaint andfeedback mechanisms (CFM) and in line with PSEA and GBV good practice;
- Participate and provide technical assistance in the establishment of an inter-agency community-basedcomplaints mechanism (in coordination with the Accountability to Affected Populations Unit in HQ), incoordination with the interagency PSEA Network, programme managers and relevant IOM units, as well aswith communities and implementing partners, as appropriate;
- In close coordination with the Chief on Mission and relevant colleagues, work closely with Focal Points at the IOM Regional Office in Indonesia and HQ to check that IOM Indonesia’s prevention, mitigation and response mechanisms are in line with IOM’s global PSEA Strategy;
- Provide specific assistance to 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 close coordination with the
Chief of Mission and relevant colleagues; and, - Provide strategic, confidential updates during ESMT coordination for mainstreaming PSEA across units and programmes.
PREVENTION:
- Analyze, compile and draft specific country-wide SEA risk assessment report to identify locations and programmes with the highest SEA risk; Check that the appropriate mitigation and response strategies within IOM programming and operations.
- Integrate PSEA standards in due diligence for new/renewed vendors and partners and establish a training plan to increase capacity.
- Participate in the development of a training plan and coordinate the delivery and organization of PSEAtrainings for IOM staff and related personnel, implementing partners, key institutional stakeholders; Supportthe 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 Country Office on PSEA, in an effort 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;
- In coordination with HR and procurement, maintain a confidential roster of vendors and partners with SEA records and ensure they are not in proximity of beneficiaries;
- Participate to the development of 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; facilitate the localization of SEA messaging; and,
- Map existing community engagement projects in Country Office and work with project leads to insert PSEA messages and/or gather community input where appropriate.
RESPONSE:
- Participate and provide inputs for the development of PSEA proposals and support the mainstreaming of PSEA within IOM programming; coordinate closely with institutional partners, governments, donors, and communities on PSEA needs and responses, as assigned.
- Support the development and provide inputs to reporting on PSEA and communication to highlight IOM’sPSEA work within programming.
- Provide inputs for 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.
- Confidentially maintain the dedicated IOM Indonesia reporting email id including mandatory reporting to We Are All In and timely assistance.
- 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;
- Undertake duty travel as required; and,
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, Psychology, Social Sciences, Development Studies andPlanning or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or,
- University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- 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;
- Coordination experience within the UN system and amongst interagency partners, including governments,NGOs, and communities;
- Experience in organizing and facilitating PSEA trainings, in particular capacity-building, and communicationmaterials to promote behavior change;
- Experience undertaking PSEA risk assessments, in coordination with communities, partners, and UN andother 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;and,
- 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, rulesand regulations;
- Knowledge of the UN system and architecture;
- Knowledge of mainstreaming best practices and partnership models to ensure coordination of the sameacross a diversified range of actors; and,
- Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, when necessary.
Languages
Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both written and spoken.
Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
VALUES – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators – Level 2
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of Education certificate and security clearances.
IOM applies local United Nations Salary Scale.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications in ENGLISH, with:
- Cover letter, clearly specify suitability and availability date, followed by your updated curriculum vitae / resume.
- Complete Candidate Profile in SuccessFactors including three referees (preferably former direct supervisors).
Please submit your application through . The deadline for applications is 21 July 2023. Candidates applying for this vacancy are required to declare whether they have relatives already working for IOM.
Only applicant who meets the above qualification will be considered