Project Context and Scope

The protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), including the prevention of and response to SEA, 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.  

Over the past decade, IOM has increasingly been seen as a strong player supporting the prevention and response to SEA 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.  

Under the direct supervision of the PSEAH Project Coordinator, the selected PSEAH Support Officer will support PSEAH related activities in IOM Pakistan.  

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

PSEAH Unit

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Support conducting surveys and consultations with PSEAH focal points and staff to assess learning and awareness-raising /communication/ preferred IEC needs to inform the 2026 PSEAH and AAP Work Plan and Capacity Building Plan. 
• In close collaboration with the PSEAH Project Coordinator and wider PSEAH Unit and mission PSEAH focal points: support PSEAH focal points to design unit-level work plans and training plans to roll out across their departments during 2026. 
• Design capacity-building monitoring and documentation efforts, including developing indicators, tracking achievements, and identifying gaps and good practices to inform the PSEAH Action Plan. 
• Design and roll out a PSEAH training plan for across the mission, focusing on higher risk contexts and projects. 
• Develop and roll out PSEAH trainings across staff, personnel, Ips, vendors, and communities across the different provinces with the close support and coordination of PSEAH focal points. 
• Map CFMs across the mission and report on possible duplication and gaps. 
• Support the development of contextually appropriate communication and awareness-raising strategies and tools to ensure appropriate PSEAH messaging and knowledge on prohibited behaviours and avenues to report allegations of misconduct, to facilitate the localization of SEAH messaging across programmes. 
• Prepare a final report summarizing key achievements, challenges, and recommendations to sustain and strengthen PSEAH and AAP efforts in Pakistan. 
• Perform any other duties assigned. 

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

# Number of staff, contractors, and IP trainings conducted 

# of staff indicating improved knowledge of PSEAH 

# of PSEAH focal points completed ToT on PSEAH 

# of focus group discussions and KIIs completed 

Education

• Master’s degree in Humanitarian Affairs, Political Science, Law, Human Rights, Development Studies Psychology and Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or  
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.   

Experience

• Experience in PSEAH, safeguarding, safe programming, accountability to affected populations, humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, protection and human rights  
• Experience in organizing and facilitating trainings, in particular capacity-building, and communication materials to promote behavior change  
• Working experience with an operational UN agency or a major international NGO in the field of protection and assistance of refugees, IDPs and migrants.  
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of subjects on protection and protection mainstreaming  
• 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. 
• Knowledge and understanding of IOM’s institutional approach on PSEAH and Ethics and related strategies, policies, rules and regulations; 
• Knowledge of the UN system and architecture;

Languages

• English
• Urdu
• Other regional languages an asset

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

• Regular field travel to different provinces and projects and partner sites required as needed to conduct trainings. 

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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

• 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.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this call for applications is subject to funding confirmation.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
3. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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