SPECIAL VACANCY NOTICE

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title : National Project Officer (PSEA)

SVN No : SVN_2022_BI10_20

Duty Station : Bujumbura, Burundi

Classification : General Service Category, Grade NO–A

Type of Appointment : Special Short Term –9months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 08 September 2022

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and as the leading UN agency

in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non–governmental

partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does

so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Since the inception of IOM in 1951, assistance to migrants has been a fundamental pillar of the

Organization’s work. And through its departments (Movement Operations, Migrant Protection and

Assistance, Department of Operations and Emergencies, and others) IOM works to help ensure the

orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues,

to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian

assistance to migrants in need, be they refugees, displaced persons or other uprooted people.

Context:

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 165 countries 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 been made to prevent and respond to SEA

within the Organization such as through the development of innovative PSEA trainings, the

development of a misconduct platform to report SEA, and extensive interagency collaboration on

PSEA, more needs to be done within country and at the programmatic level and the role of the PSEA

Officer will support these efforts.

In 2021, IOM developed its strategic approach toward the prevention of and response to sexual

exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment focusing on five priority areas: 1) Leadership and

Organizational Culture; 2) Institutional 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 165 countries 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 been made to prevent and respond to SEA

within the Organization such as through the development of innovative PSEA trainings, the

development of a misconduct platform to report SEA, and extensive interagency collaboration on

PSEA, more needs to be done within country and at the programmatic level and the role of the PSEA

Officer will support these efforts.

In 2021, IOM developed its strategic approach toward the prevention of and response to sexual

exploitation and abuse 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) Quality and Accessible Victim Assistance; 5) Partnership and

Coordination.

Due to its socio–political and geographical situation, Burundi is affected by various humanitarian issues,

including internal displacement, return of refugees and irregular migration which create risks for SEA,

trafficking, and other protection risks of the affected populations, in their search for safety and better

opportunities.

As highlighted in the Humanitarian Response Plan 2021, natural disasters and population movements

have increased the difficulties of access to infrastructure, including SEA reporting mechanism and

support from the local communities.

Under the overall guidance of the IOM Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the MPA Program

Coordinator and technical supervision of the Senior Coordinator (PSEAH), the incumbent will be

responsible for supporting and facilitating the technical oversight and day–to–day management of IOM’s

prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) activities in Burundi. As the

technical PSEA Focal Point in Country, the PSEA National Officer (PSEA) will need to support the

aspects of implementation of PSEA activities in direct close coordination with the Chief of Mission and

MPA Program Coordinator, both internally and as an active member of the interagency PSEA Network.

While the incumbent will support the PSEA agenda within the Country Office 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.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

PSEA COORDINATION:

• Provide inputs for the development of an operational PSEA Work Plan for IOM Burundi,

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, as assigned; Assist the MPA Program Coordinator in ensuring 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.

• Provide technical inputs for the inclusion of PSEA within IOM Country Office Strategy,

programming, risk mitigation and management, planning, reporting, monitoring and

evaluation and budgeting; Contribute to the development 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.

PREVENTION:

• Analyse, compile and draft specific Country–wide SEA risk assessment report to identify

locations and programs with the highest SEA risk; Check the appropriate mitigation and

response strategies within IOM programming and operations.

• Participate in the development of a training plan and coordinate the delivery and

organization of PSEA trainings for IOM staff and related personnel, implementing partners1,

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 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

• Participate to the development of communication and awareness–raising strategies and tools

to ensure appropriate PSEA messaging and knowledge on prohibited behaviors 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’s PSEA 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.

• 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 and Planning or a related field from an accredited academic

institution; or,

• University degree in the above fields with two year 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

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; 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, rules and regulations;

• Knowledge of the UN system and architecture;

• Knowledge of mainstreaming best practices and partnership models to ensure coordination

of the same across a diversified range of actors; and,

• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, when necessary

Languages

• The knowledge of English, French and Kirundi are required

REQUIRED VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion & respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural

differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity & 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.

Core Competencies:

• 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 action and delegated work.

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains

complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the

ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their

potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling

environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and

communicates a clear strategic direction.

Notes

Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates will be considered as first–tier candidates. This

vacancy is also open to second–tier candidates. The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,

background check and security clearances.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to jobsburundi@iom.int latest 08

September 2022.

In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter

not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to the Chief of Mission,

International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line” SVN_2022_BI10_20 National

Project Officer (PSEA)NO–A”

All applications should include a functional e–mail address, mobile numbers, copy of national ID card

and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NOTE

NO FEE:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the

recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern

itself with information on applicants’ bank details.

Posting period:

From: 25 August 2022 to 08 September 2022