Job Description

The position:

Under the direct supervision of Assistant Representative and functional supervision of the Senor Inter-agency PSEA Coordinator, the National Coordinator on PSEA will contribute to the design, coordination and implementation of interventions related to PSEA across UNFPA Ukraine CO programming. 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

UNFPA is seeking highly motivated candidates who transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Alongside this development work and driven by the humanitarian consequences of the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine, UNFPA participates in the development and implementation of the annual Humanitarian Response Plans (HRPs) of the United Nations Humanitarian Country Team in Ukraine to provide support to internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, host communities and people who remain in the conflict areas. More specifically, UNFPA mostly contributes to the work of health and protection clusters within the HRPs and leads the GBV sub-cluster.  Together with UNOCHA, UNFPA also co-chairs the PSEA Task Force, and contributes to AAP Task Force. 

SEA by aid workers is a grave violation of human rights and UNFPA is committed to combat any kind of SEA by its staff, non-staff personnel and partners. To this end, and in collaboration with the UN system organizations, UNFPA is implementing a PSEA Strategy through a range of actions, including processes, tools and mechanisms to strengthen PSEA prevention and response, management and coordination. All UNFPA offices, and personnel must be familiar with their respective responsibilities under the PSEA Strategy and take immediate action in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Under the direct supervision of Assistant Representative and with the functional guidance of Senor Inter-agency PSEA coordinator, and with a close guidance of the Regional PSEA Focal Point, the incumbent will coordinate the implementation of the UNFPA PSEA Strategy and the Secretary-General’s Bulletin on Special Measures for PSEA at country-level. S/he will undertake this both within UNFPA and as a member of the in-country network on PSEA (as applicable). 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Prevention:

Make recommendations to the CO management on enhancing prevention strategies, as appropriate. 

Ensure that the identity and role of the Focal Point is known throughout UNFPA and the PSEA network at country level and that contacts are made widely available.

Provide training sessions on PSEA for all country level personnel, and implementing partners on a regular basis.

In coordination with the in-country PSEA network, provide awareness campaigns and sensitization for local communities on PSEA, with emphasis on what SEA is, beneficiary rights, where to report, complaint mechanism and victims’ assistance.

Support country-level recruitment activities to ensure that procedures to guard against hiring of persons who have a record of sexual exploitation and abuse offences are put in place and applied.

Support programme managers in the implementation of the UN Protocol on Allegations of SEA involving Implementing Partners, including but not limited to assessment of IPs for PSEA and developing capacity plans as necessary.

Serve as focal point responsible for assessing and mitigating PSEA related risks at the CO level. 

Response:

Act as PSEA Focal Point for the CO and ensure that UNFPA procedures and mechanisms for reporting allegations of SEA are known to all UNFPA field personnel, partners and as applicable, recipients of assistance and local communities.

May receive allegations of alleged incidents of SEA, regardless of the institutional affiliation of the alleged perpetrator. Once an allegation is received:

Immediately refer the allegation(s) to the UNFPA Office of Audit and Investigation Services (OAIS) for investigation.

Immediately – and in consideration of consent procedures - refer complainants to the victim assistance mechanism, where established, so that they may receive the medical, psychosocial, legal and material support they need or directly assist complainants to access immediate medical assistance and safety measures where needed.  If a victim assistance mechanism is not yet in place, the Focal Point should seek to facilitate access to such support, as identified in UN General Assembly Resolution 62/214.

Ensure that all materials pertaining to the allegation(s) are handled in strict confidence.

Take appropriate measures to ensure safety and confidentiality for all visitors to the Focal Point.

 

Management and Coordination:

Assist the Head of Office to fulfil his/her responsibilities in accordance with ST/SGB/2003/13.

Ensure the inclusion of SGB standards in contractual arrangements with non-staff individuals and entities, per ST/SGB/2003/13 Sec. 6.

Coordinate UNFPA’s adherence to relevant accountability/compliance mechanisms, including contributing to the UNFPA annual management certification to the Secretary-General.

Represent UNFPA in and collaborate with in-country PSEA networks, and align internal interventions to the PSEA TF guidance, as appropriate.

Coordinate with and participate in meetings of the UNFPA PSEA Focal points network.

Perform other duties as required by supervisor, and UNFPA senior management. 

 

Training:

Upon recruitment, the National Coordinator on PSEA might need to undergo specific training on protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, and their respective areas of responsibilities as PSEA focal point. 

 

Qualifications and Experience 

Experience: 

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in humanitarian or developing settings in the following areas: Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Protection, Human rights, Gender-based violence/Victim assistance, gender mainstreaming and Staff misconduct and discipline.

Understanding of international development and humanitarian architecture - Familiarity with the UN system and global coordination structures (e.g. IASC).

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

Proven ability to effectively present information tailored (both in content and format) to diverse audiences.

Familiarity with data protection and confidentiality measures is an advantage.

Prior experience working in complex emergencies and under challenging conditions will be an asset.

Strong leadership skills.

 

Education: 

Advanced University Degree in areas such as gender studies, humanitarian affairs, human rights, law, social work, public health, development studies, international relations, and/or other related social science disciplines.

 

Languages: 

Fluency in English and Ukrainian is mandatory. 

 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

Exemplifying integrity, 

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 

Embracing cultural diversity, 

Embracing change

 

Core Competencies: 

Achieving results

Being accountable

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen

Thinking analytically and strategically

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships

Communicating for impact 

 

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda

Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships

Delivering results-based programmes

Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

Providing strategic focus

Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders 

Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance 

Making decisions and exercising judgment
 

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:
 
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
 
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