Job Description

The Position:

The SEA victims’ rights Officer will work closely with the Interagency PSEA Coordinators on a victim-centred, gender- and child-sensitive and non- discriminatory approach to support SEA victims and in coordination with PSEA Network members responsible for providing assistance and support to victims, including the Gender-based Violence and Child Protection AoR Coordinators.

Under the supervision of the Coordination Specialist, GBV and MHPSS, and in close coordination with the humanitarian and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH teams, the SEA victims’ rights Officer will support the day-to-day implementation and coordination of project activities across targeted locations. This includes coordination with implementing partners, monitoring progress against workplans and targets, supporting financial and administrative processes, and ensuring compliance with UNFPA procedures and European Union humanitarian aid requirements.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

In March 2017, the Secretary-General outlined a comprehensive strategy to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) across the United Nations system. The elements of the strategy are to: (a) prioritize the rights and dignity of victims; (b) end impunity through strengthened reporting and investigations, including by clarifying limitations on the United Nations capacity to achieve criminal accountability; (c) engage with Member States and their institutions, civil society and external partners; and (d) improve strategic communication for education and transparency.

The responsibility of United Nations entities and its implementing partners to provide assistance and support begins as soon as information indicating that an individual may be a victim of SEA by staff and related personnel is received. To support the implementation of the United Nations Comprehensive Strategy on Assistance and Support to Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by United Nations Staff and Related Personnel (2008) and the United Nations Protocol on the Provision of Assistance to Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (2019) it is crucial to strengthen a coordinated and victim-centered approach to the provision of assistance and support to complainants and victims of SEA.

You would be responsible for:

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Coordination Specialist, GBV & MHPSS, the SEA victims’ rights Officer will undertake the following tasks:
Specific roles and responsibilities:

Support the implementation of policies, procedures, and programmes on victims’ assistance and support at the country level, in consultation with the Interagency PSEA Coordinators. This includes facilitating training and other relevant activities, as well as ensuring effective coordination with key stakeholders such as the Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection (CP) Areas of Responsibility (AoR) for SEA victims’ assistance and support.
Assist the Interagency PSEA Coordinators, as required and subject to contextual factors, in conducting a mapping exercise of available services and gaps for health, legal, psychosocial, and material support.
Support the Interagency PSEA Coordinators in promoting victim-centred provision of assistance, including in the context of PSEA Action Plans at the national and sub-national levels, referral pathways and administrative investigations
Advise the Interagency PSEA Coordinators on individual cases requiring victim assistance and support as necessary.
Provide guidance, advice, and technical expertise on victim-centred approaches, best practices, and relevant policies and ensure gender- and child-sensitive approaches and respect for victim’s rights during administrative investigations, including protection measures to organisations responsible for providing assistance and support to SEA victims.
Support the development and review of project proposals for the United Nations Trust Fund in Support of Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse as as well as for other donors for funding for PSEA including victims’ rights initiatives.
Support SEA victims in reporting incidents, accessing appropriate support services, and ensuring their rights and dignity are respected throughout the process. Maintain regular contact with SEA victims and coordinate with relevant actors to ensure timely support.
Promote accountability and transparency in addressing SEA incidents
Monitor and document assistance to victims and children born as a result of sexual exploitation or abuse, including through collecting data and analysing trends to inform policy and programmatic interventions.
Maintain and regularly update the SEA allegations tracker, ensuring aggregate and anonymized data shared by PSEA Network members is captured in order to identify SEA trends in Myanmar.
Participate in the Interagency PSEA Network coordination meetings and workshops at country level.
In collaboration with the Interagency PSEA Coordinators, support the facilitation of quick SEA risk assessments at both the national and subnational levels.
Participate in monthly meetings of victims’ rights focal points chaired by the Victims’ Rights Advocate in order to exchange good practices and information, and any retreats or special meetings as possible.
Perform other duties assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

An advanced degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

Up to 2 years of relevant and progressive technical-level experience in child protection, gender-based violence, human rights, or related fields.
Experience in developing and facilitating training and capacity-building activities. Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion, maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of case management. Familiarity with data protection and confidentiality measures is required.
Prior work in humanitarian or development settings, ideally with direct involvement in PSEA initiatives.
Strong understanding of international development and humanitarian architecture.
Knowledge of the UN system and global coordination structures.

Languages:

Proficiency in English and the Myanmar language.
Fluency in other ethnic languages (Shan, Karen, Kachin, Rohingya) is an asset.

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change

Core Competencies:

Professionalism (proven integrity, objectivity, and professional competence)
Communication, facilitation, and inter-personal skills
Ability to work with different stakeholders and build consensus
Advocacy across a wide variety of actors
Problem-solving (ability to know what needs to be done and identify the resources to do

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. 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.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

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