Emergency Roster of Consultants – Prevention & Responding to Sexual Exploitation & Harassement (PRSEAH) at World Health Organization

Purpose of consultancy

• The purpose of the roster is to provide short-term support during acute events for a period of up to six (6) months which may be extended up to one year depending on operational needs. Placement on the roster entails a general commitment from the external candidate to deploy within 2 to 4 weeks from the time a request for availability is made.
• Under the overall supervision of the WHO Incident Manager, and the Regional PSEAH Coordinator and in line with the Secretary-General’s Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (ST/SGB/2003/13); the Statement of Commitment on Eliminating Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and harassment by UN and Non-UN Personnel (2006); WHO Policy on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct, and in coordination and collaboration with the in-country PSEA Task Force (TF), network partners, and government counterparts in the health sector the incumbent will contribute to implement PRSEAH in the emergency response operations. He/She will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting of progress, identification of challenges and providing regular updates through the IM & the Head of the WCO, the Regional PRSEAH coordinator and Regional IMST , as well as HQ PRSEAHiE Unit.
• The incumbent may have to travel to other locations, including to neighboring and affected countries to provide technical and operational support on short notice.

Deliverables

• During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified based upon the technical needs of the Programme:
• Oversee and strengthen implementation of PSEAH interventions in the WHO emergency response operations through:
• Overseeing and coordinating the implementation of an endorsed PSEAH Action Plan adapted to the context and needs of the emergency operations and as a key component of the Emergency Strategic Response Plan (SRP).
• Mainstream PRSEAH in WHO Programs and operations including in human resource management and emergency operations to mitigate potential risks through implementation of safe-guarding measures during recruitment, training of personnel including volunteers, dissemination of PRSEAH information package to all personnel and Implementing partners.
• Mitigate PSEAH risks within WHO Programming for the emergency operations through dissemination of PSEAH information package to all personnel, partners and contractors.
• Implementing PSEAH trainings and refresher courses to all personnel, implementing partners, volunteers and Government counterparts.
• Supporting/advising all key stake holders internally on responsibilities and accountabilities in preventing and responding to SEA and SH including regular briefings on risks, and incidents.
• Contribute to the Inter-agency Standing Committee’s (IASC) collective efforts for scaling up in-country PSEAH programme through:
• Contribute to and actively represent WHO in the PSEA Network activities, aligning with the PSEA Network TORs and contributing to implementation of relevant components of the joint Action Plan such as joint risk assessments, capacity building, community awareness and engagement on rights, reporting and services; development, implementation and capacity building for referral for victim support and assistance; SEAH prevention activities, etc.
• Actively represent WHO and contribute to various PSEA thematic working groups’ (GBV, Gender, Protection Working Group, Child Protection working group, Health Cluster, etc.) activities to promote PSEAH objectives.
• Contribute to and support mapping of existing victims and survivors service providers, gaps and needs; and coordinate internally to ensure appropriate channeling of WHO contributions to the joint efforts for victims and survivors support mechanisms.
• Represent WHO and participating in routine Inter-agency PSEA Network meetings, documentation and dissemination of outcomes and recommendations internally and to senior leadership as appropriate.
• Develop/ adapt a communication strategy together with the Inter-agency Humanitarian Working Group to facilitate awareness raising in communities on their rights, available services, and processes.
• Co-chair joint PSEA network activities as necessary.
• Support and ensure the inclusion of PSEAH in humanitarian needs overview, humanitarian response plans, event specific SRPs and funding appeals, and support advocacy efforts.
• Support PSEAH mainstreaming among implementing partners, including national Governments, NGOs and INGOs through:
• Support the WHO leadership to systematically roll out the “UN Protocol on Allegations of SEA” involving implementing partners (IPs) and accompanying partner PSEA capacity assessment and collaborate with respective IPs to close identified gaps.
• Ensure that partners are trained on PSEAH, and that PSEAH clause is inserted in all contractual agreements.
• In coordination and collaboration with PSEA network partners, organize and implement awareness and training sessions of Implementing Partners as part of the PSEA capacity building activity of IPs.
• Contribute to creating awareness and building capacities of national governments on PSEAH and related capacities
• Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

Essential:
Educational Qualifications

• University degree in degree in gender studies, humanitarian affairs, human rights, law, social work, public health, development studies, business and administration, computer science and/or other related social science disciplines from an accredited/recognized institute.

Desirable:

• Specialization in specific training on dealing with and mitigating against sexual and gender-based violence, IOM IASC PSEA Coordinator Training.

Experience
Essential:

• At least five years of relevant progressive work experience including experience in humanitarian relief work and /or health emergency response operations

Desirable:

• Exposure to the international development and humanitarian architecture, familiarity with the UN system and global coordination structures like the IASC
• Working with crisis affected communities and in low-income countries is an advantage
• Specialization in specific training on dealing with and mitigating against sexual and gender-based violence and SEAH.

Skills/Knowledge

• Proven experience and expertise in PSEA programming and programme management.

WHO Competencies
Essential
Languages required

• Expert knowledge of either English or French or Portuguese or Arabic depending on the official language in the duty station where deployed.
• Proven experience in any of the following fields: SEAH, protection, Child protection, gender-based violence, staff misconduct and discipline, gender mainstreaming and/or humanitarian affairs.
• Understanding of the international development and humanitarian architecture - Familiarity with the UN system and global coordination structures (e.g., IASC)
• Proven ability to implement an Action Plan.
• Excellent communication skills to negotiate /enlist cooperation from a broad range of actors from multi-disciplinary backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills complemented with the ability to work in a proactive and independent manner, multi-task and produce results under pressure.
• Diplomacy, tact, and discretion.
• Producing results
• Teamwork
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Communication
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment
• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences