Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Officer

In close collaboration with the PSEAH Focal Point of the Office, as well as with the Regional PSEAH focal point, execute the assigned activities of the PSEA Action Plan for 2024, from implementation to reporting

Prepare updates and suggest further activities or initiatives based on the evaluation of the PSEAH Action Plan

In close collaboration with PSEA (H) focal points and Senior Management team (SMT), provide inputs on the PSEAH risk assessments, mitigation and capacity building plans at the country level

In close collaboration with SMT, HR and HSSE teams provide the required analysis and technical guidance to Ukraine personnel in implementation of PSEAH prevention, risk mitigation, and put in place response measures during planning and project development, and programming

Develop, produce and facilitate the dissemination of PSEAH awareness communication materials to field offices, project sites as well as contractors/implementing partners, with support and guidance from the project team

Follow-up on the inclusion of PSEAH content in new contracts and subcontracting

Under the direction of HSSE Specialist, enact the establishment of a system to evaluate implementing partner/contractor interactions with beneficiaries and their capability to implement PSEAH measures, establishing a proper communication with HSSE and project teams, in order to receive guidance and feedback from all the relevant stakeholders .

In close collaboration with PSEA (H) focal points actively  liaise with the appropriate stakeholders to assist during the establishment of a system of Field-Level PSEAH Focal Points at all project sites in line with UNOPS regulations

Provide the technical guidance to the project team in terms of the the inclusion of PSEAH reporting modalities in new project , as appropriate, while taking into consideration confidentiality criteria

Act as Focal Point for receiving complaints in close collaboration with PSEA (H) focal points

Develop services list for survivor services, and make referrals as needed. Support victims as needed. 

Supporting PSEA(H) focal points in country to train the UNOPS contractor/implementing partner staff , national and international UNOPS personnel and raise awareness of end beneficiaries (communities) on PSEA upon request 

Develop and conduct trainings for UNOPS and contractor/implementing partner staff on PSEA including appropriate conduct and mandatory reporting obligations, with support and guidance from the HQ and Supervisor

Develop and conduct awareness raising activities/sessions for local communities across the country on PSEA and reporting pathways, with support and guidance from the HSSE team and Supervisor

Identify best practices in PSEAH and facilitate the knowledge sharing at programme/office level;

Collect feedback from different stakeholders, as well as evaluation data to draft lessons learnt about PSEAH for the Country Office and to be reported to the Regional PSEAH focal point.

Provide substantive contribution to UNOPS PSEAH and implementing partner management practice focusing on continuous improvement of projects/programmes; support the corporate priorities, development of policy, guidance and tools.

Minimum two years of experience in any of the following areas (including a combination): prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, gender, gender based violence, sexual harassment, protection or workplace conduct is required.

Experience in developing and facilitating training and capacity-building activities is required.

Familiarity with data protection and confidentiality measures is required.

Understanding of the humanitarian sector is an advantage.

Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills are an advantage.

Previous involvement with and knowledge of the UN system would be an advantage.

Previous involvement with and/or experience working with government, international Non-Governmental Organizations and Local Civil Society Organizations in Ukraine and/or the wider Middle East is an advantage.

Experience with google platform and tools (google docs, sheets etc.) is an advantage.