UN Women: Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) Special[...]

Key Functions and Accountabilities

Provide technical guidance and support on UN Women policies and procedures to address sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH).

• Act as a focal point for internal and UN system‑wide taskforces and working groups related to SEA and SH and build relationships across the organization and liaise with UN agencies and other stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of UN Women policies and procedures for tackling SEA and SH.
• Contribute to all system‑wide requirements for a strengthened United Nations response to SEA and SH.
• Support the implementation of the organizational SEA and SH risk assessment and mitigation processes as part of enterprise risk management.
• Develop and facilitate the implementation of the annual corporate PSEA and SH workplans and support the operationalisation of the PSEA and SH workplans in country offices.
• Provide technical guidance concerning appropriate prevention, risk mitigation and response strategies to advance a victim‑survivor‑centred approach.
• Guide personnel on the prevention of and response to SEA and SH as well as standards of conduct at HQ, as well as country and regional office locations.

Coordinate UN Women’s network of in‑country PSEA and SH focal points.

• Coordinate and monitor UN Women in‑country PSEA and SH focal points network.
• Develop content and conduct UN Women in‑country PSEA and SH focal points capacity‑building workshops.
• Provide high‑quality support to in‑country PSEA and SH focal points to implement their terms of reference.
• Manage a community of practice and provide regular updates to promote knowledge and experience/best‑practice exchange among UN Women in‑country PSEA and SH focal points.

Provide awareness‑raising and training support.

• Contribute to the organisation’s outreach and awareness‑raising efforts on personnel rights, responsibilities, obligations, and protection in relation to SEA and SH.
• Develop, update and conduct trainings on the prevention of and response to SEA and SH as well as standards of conduct at HQ and field locations.
• Facilitate information sharing and disseminate communication material among country and regional offices as well as other UN agencies on the prevention of and response to SEA and SH.

Provide reporting and knowledge‑management support.

• Prepare accurate and quality analysis, statistics and progress reports in relation to SEA and SH.
• Draft briefing notes, talking points and presentations for different stakeholders including member states and oversight bodies.
• Assist in the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities. As needed, undertake survey initiatives; design data‑collection tools; review, analyse and interpret responses.

Contribute to the creation of a respectful and inclusive organisational culture.

• Support the design and implementation of actions aiming at nurturing a diverse and empowered workforce and advancing an Inclusive UN‑Women Culture in relation to the UN Women Strategic Plan.
• Support knowledge management and the promotion of a comprehensive understanding of HR policies and initiatives related to the organisational culture, standards of conduct, and workplace relations through targeted engagement across the organisation.

Competencies

Core Values

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity

Core Competencies

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to UN Women’s mission, vision and values
• Demonstrated cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Ability to produce qualitative, accurate outputs with considerable attention to detail, in a timely manner
• Ability to manage complexities, shift priorities, and work effectively without constant supervision
• Knowledge of the application of policies, standards, protocol procedures and HR guidelines, rules and regulations to deliver accurate and effective client service
• Ability to maintain constructive, effective business relationships with clients and partners
• Knowledge of SEA and SH prevention principles, standards, trends, and developments worldwide
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and follow up on time‑bound issues
• Ability to maintain diplomacy, tact and strict confidentiality with internal and external partners and clients in a visible and sensitive process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex processes and issues clearly to a diverse audience
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality written work within short timeframes
• Organisation skills (time management, efficient administration, multi‑tasking and fast‑paced)
• Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines

Education and Certification

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human rights, law, development studies, gender studies, social sciences, or another related field
• First‑level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree

Experience

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in addressing sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and/or sexual and gender‑based violence (SGBV), as well as in policy development and reporting within the UN system or an international organisation
• Experience in interactive/innovative training approaches engaging professionals, including e‑learning methodologies, is required
• Experience in conducting successful workshops and training of trainers (ToT)
• Minimum 2 years of work experience at the global level

Language

• Fluency in oral and written English is required
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish)

Diversity and inclusion

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organisational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)