Job Description

Open to Internal and External Candidates

• Position: National PSEA Officer
• Organizational Unit: Protection
• Duty Station: Yemen, Aden
• IOM Classification: NO/A
• Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) Graded Contract, 6 Months (With a possibility of renewal up to G months)
• SVN No.: SVN2025. 15082
• Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: Sunday, 25th May 2025

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

Organizational Context and Scope:

Addressing the Prevention of and Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) is a priority within IOM and a strong contributor to United Nations (UN) and Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) efforts at both the global and country levels.

IOM’s PSEAH strategy focuses on five key pillars: 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.

Under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission and under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Protection) in Yemen and in close coordination with the Regional PSEAH Officer and the global PSEAH Unit, as well as relevant thematic specialists within the Country Office, Regional Office, and Headquarters (HQ), the incumbent will be responsible for facilitating IOM’s PSEAH prevention and response efforts at the country level, providing technical oversight, management and support, in line with a victim-centred approach. The incumbent will also be an active member of the inter-agency PSEA Network or Task Force in-country.

Responsibilities:

COORDINATION:

• Support staff seeking advice on issues related to PSEAH, providing confidential guidance and clarification within country;
• Provide inputs for the development of an operational PSEAH Work Plan, in line with IOM and United Nations (UN) Strategic frameworks, and in coordination with senior management at the HQ, country and programmatic levels
• Assist 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 PSEAH within IOM Country Office Strategy, programming, risk mitigation and management, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and budgeting; Contribute to the development of PSEAH programming and liaison with relevant donors;
• Actively participate to the in-country interagency PSEA Network (support in the development of the collective PSEA workplan, risk management plan, PSEA Strategies, Standard Operating Procedures for an inter-agency Community-Based Complaint Mechanism, etc), as well as actively participate within IOM internal and other interagency PSEA communication and coordination initiatives;
• In close coordination with the relevant colleagues, ensure that IOM’s PSEAH prevention, mitigation and
• response mechanisms are in line with IOM’s global strategies and policies;
• Provide specific assistance to IOM teams, programmes and units to ensure the mitigation of SEAH risks are developed, embedded and strengthened within all IOM programming and within HR practices and offices; and
• At all possible opportunities (during relevant trainings, in staff and programme meetings, through newsletters, in email messages, etc) continually share key messages on PSEAH, including mandatory reporting requirements within the Country Office and programming, in close coordination with relevant colleagues.

PREVENTION:

• Analyze, compile and draft SEAH risk assessment reports to identify risks and propose appropriate mitigation measures; ensuring that these measures are embedded within IOM programming;
• Participate in the development of a training plan and coordinate the delivery and organization of PSEAH trainings for IOM staff and related personnel, implementing partners1, key institutional stakeholders; Support the work of identified 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 PSEAH, 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;
• Ensure management are aware of the UN Protocol on Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse involving implementing partners and accompanying partner assessment, and support as needed.
• Participate in the development of communication and awareness-raising strategies and tools to ensure appropriate PSEAH messaging and knowledge on prohibited behaviours as well as how to report allegations of misconduct, facilitate the localization of SEA messaging; and,
• Map existing Country Office community engagement projects and work with project leads to insert PSEA messages and/or gather community inputs, where appropriate.

RESPONSE:

• Participate and provide inputs into the development of proposals and support the mainstreaming of PSEAH within IOM programming; coordinate closely with institutional partners, governments, donors, and communities on PSEAH needs and responses, as assigned;
• Support the development and provide inputs to reporting on PSEAH and communication to highlight IOM’s
• work;
• 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;
• Regularly carry out the monitoring of risk mitigation interventions to identify gaps; adjust programming, prevention and response efforts, as necessary;

Protection Mainstreaming and Safeguarding

• Support Senior Programme Coordinator (Protection) in planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting protection mainstreaming and safeguarding activities throughout Mission programming and mission’s project cycle.
• Provide technical recommendations to programme colleagues on safeguarding practices in the workplace and in all operations including on ensuring child safeguarding, AAP, safe referral, diversity and inclusion and data protection;
• Support the drafting of safeguarding protocols, procedures and risk assessment in compliance with various IOM policies in support of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Protection);
• Deliver training on safeguarding and protection mainstreaming;
• Research, analyse and present best practices and trends in safeguarding and associated issues
• Undertake duty travel, as required; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Ǫualifications 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,
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

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 trainings, in particular capacity-building, and communication materials to promote behavior change;
• Experience undertaking 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 PSEAH and Ethics 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

REQUIRED

• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

• Working knowledge of French or Spanish an advantage
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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 (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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioral indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)

• 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a
• clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings

Other

• Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is open to internal IOM and external candidates.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• 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. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
• 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.
• 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.
• For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies, IOM Careers and Job Vacancies | International Organization for Migration

As part of the application process, all candidates, regardless of the type or duration of the contract, must disclose any known relative who works for IOM or is engaged with IOM in any capacity.
 
Non-compliance with the relative disclosure requirement can constitute a basis for withdrawal of offer of employment, or if the employment has begun, terminating the employment contract and/or disciplinary action.

How to Apply

Interested internal candidates are invited to submit their applications via the following link:

Adan National PSEA Officer - IOM Careers

All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).

“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted”.

Posting period: 18 May 2025 to 25 May 2025