Jobs - 26486- UN Women: Protection from Sexual Exploitation and

UN Women: Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

Location :

Nairobi, KENYA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

25-Nov-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

8 weeks

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

8 weeks

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Humanitarian Country Team and United Nations Country Team for Somalia have initiated a review of the extent to which the agencies have implemented policies to address Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA).

Under the overall guidance of the Head of OCHA and under the direct supervision of the Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer (OCHA), the PSEA Consultant will conduct a review of Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Somalia Network.

The main objectives of the review are to:

Promote accountability by providing a transparent baseline assessment of the extent to which PSEA obligations have been implemented, and to recommend how accountability for the implementation of such obligations can be strengthened in the future.
Enhcnce learning by identifying key challenges, gaps and needs within and across agencies and developing recommendations on how to address them.
Develop benchmarks that can be used to assist agencies to track individual and collective progress in the future.
Assess how well the PSEA Network as a whole is addressing issues and provide concrete recommendations for improvement and immediate implementation.

Description of Responsibilities:

The Consultant will develop an approach paper and will be responsible for:

Develop a review framework and associated data collection instrument that measure the implementation of PSEA policies at the country level (Somalia).
Interview agency staff, affected populations, local authorities and institutions dealing with security and protection such as the police and other stakeholders.
Present the findings of the review to the HCT/UNCT, IASC and PSEA networks (Kenya and Somalia in view of the cross border issues) to assist in the development of an action plan.
Draft a Somalia PSEA Network report, including conclusions and recommendations.
Draft PSEA field-based Networks specific reports, including conclusions and recommendations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Expected Outputs:

I. Somalia PSEA Network report which summarizes the conclusions reached and provides recommendations. The report will:

Determine how, where and with whom the PSEA Network can collaborate to improve implementation at Nairobi and field level;
Examine the effectiveness of the current PSEA Network architecture at Nairobi and field level;
Identify how to enhance accountability in both the short and long term period for the implementation of PSEA obligations;
Establish a robust, time bound PSEA follow-up mechanism.

II. Field-based PSEA Network specific report for each location visited will be drafted, including conclusions and recommendations. The report will:

Assess cultural and gender challenges and gaps on reporting and appropriateness of raising awareness methods;
Develop an effective communication strategy for PSEA issues between the field and Nairobi;
Examine and measure the effectiveness of local non-government organizations to manage and enhance
PSEA reporting.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
Promotes the UN vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

In-depth knowledge on the gender dimensions of humanitarian and protection issues.
Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance.
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice.
Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian programmes and project.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrable ability to collaborate/ communicate with all relevant stakeholders.
Proven organizational and time management abilities, as well as the ability to meet tight deadlines as required.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Ability to work independently, with efficiency, competency and integrity with people of different backgrounds.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters degree in relevant discipline.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of experience in International Organizations including UN agencies in humanitarian and protection field. Prior experience in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of protection and/or SEA policies/programs is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English essential and Somali or Arabic desirable.

Applicants are advised to apply online after a careful perusal of the Terms of References with the details of the duties and responsibilities, competencies, qualifications and experience required. Interested and qualified national candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site at http://www.undp.org/Jobs

Travel Requirement:

Ability to travel to Somalia