Consultant Regional Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) - Europe and Central Asia
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a leading global entity in migration. Committed to protection-centred approaches, integrity, transparency, and accountability, IOM prioritizes the prevention of and response to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). The PSEAH Unit, within the Office of Ethics and PSEAH (OEP), spearheads IOM's efforts to combat PSEAH.
Job Purpose
This role contributes to IOM's commitment to combating sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) across its operations. The Consultant will provide strategic advice and technical guidance to regional leadership and country offices on PSEAH matters, focusing on victim assistance, risk mitigation, and capacity building. The purpose is to strengthen IOM's organizational culture, institutional accountability, and operational effectiveness in preventing and responding to PSEAH, ensuring a victim-centred approach and promoting best practices. This involves coordinating with global units, inter-agency partners, and country-level stakeholders to enhance PSEAH mechanisms and integrate PSEAH principles into IOM's programming and reporting.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic advice and recommendations to regional leadership and Country Chiefs of Mission on PSEAH policy and programming. Offer technical guidance and oversight for PSEAH case management and victim assistance, ensuring a victim/survivor-centred approach. Facilitate timely information sharing and case coordination between country offices, the PSEAH Unit, and HQ. Support country offices in establishing mechanisms for survivor assistance and conducting risk assessments to mitigate PSEAH gaps. Build the capacity of regional PSEAH Officers and Focal Points in responding to disclosures and integrating PSEAH into project proposals. Promote best practices, document lessons learned, and represent IOM in inter-agency PSEAH fora.
Work Experience
Required experience includes professional work in PSEAH, protection, child protection, gender-based violence, accountability to affected populations, or humanitarian affairs. Experience in managing PSEAH cases, coordinating within the UN system, developing PSEAH trainings, conducting risk assessments, and mainstreaming PSEAH principles into proposals and operations is essential.
Skills
Demonstrated ability to work cross-sectorally and independently. Strong written and oral communication skills for representation and liaison. Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks under pressure, and maintain attention to detail. Capacity to work with affected individuals empathetically and with a victim-centred approach. Knowledge of IOM's PSEAH policies and regulations. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.