PSEA Advisor CST II, Juba, South Sudan
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and prosperity. Operating in South Sudan, a country with a fragile security situation and high SEA risks, WFP is committed to a Zero Tolerance Policy on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA).
Job Purpose
The PSEA Advisor will be instrumental in implementing WFP South Sudan's Action Plan to prevent and respond to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). This role involves developing and executing prevention strategies, managing and escalating SEA allegations to the Office of Investigations, and ensuring survivor-centered support. The Advisor will foster inter-agency coordination, conduct risk assessments, and develop Standard Operating Procedures for SEA response. A key responsibility includes designing and delivering targeted capacity-building initiatives for WFP staff and partners, raising awareness across all stakeholders, and strengthening reporting mechanisms. The Advisor will also mainstream PSEA principles across all WFP operations, ensuring alignment with inter-agency standards and contributing to a safe and dignified environment for all affected populations.
Responsibilities
The Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Advisor is responsible for a comprehensive PSEA risk assessment, identifying and mitigating existing and emerging risks within WFP operations. This includes defining root causes of risks and adjusting prevention measures accordingly. The advisor provides strategic guidance and advisory services to senior management on PSEA obligations, recommending improvements to prevention and response mechanisms. A key responsibility is developing, updating, and implementing a country-specific PSEA Strategy and Action Plan, along with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for responding to allegations, ensuring clear roles, resources, and community feedback integration. The role involves mainstreaming PSEA across all WFP programs by identifying best practices, gaps, and opportunities, potentially requiring resource mobilization and capacity building. Significant emphasis is placed on interagency collaboration, representing WFP in taskforces, aligning practices, and establishing safe and accessible reporting mechanisms. The advisor oversees partner capacity assessments and support plans, ensuring adherence to survivor-centered approaches through training and updated referral pathways. They manage the reporting and handling of SEA allegations confidentially and in line with protocols, immediately reporting to relevant investigative bodies and referring victims to support services. Finally, the advisor oversees the PSEA Focal Points network, ensuring their capacity development and collaboration with interagency networks, and leads innovative awareness-raising initiatives for all stakeholders.
Work Experience
Master's degree holders require at least 8 years of experience in PSEA, gender, protection, GBV, or related fields. Bachelor's degree holders need at least 10 years of similar experience. Demonstrated experience working with communities in remote locations and the ability to lead multicultural, cross-functional teams are also essential.
Skills
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Risk Assessment, Strategic Guidance and Advisory, Action Plan Development, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development, Mainstreaming PSEA, Interagency Collaboration, Partner Capacity Building, Survivor-Centered Approach, Reporting and Management of Allegations, Response to Reports of SEA, PSEA Focal Point Network Oversight, Awareness Raising