Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) / Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI)/ Officer (Retainer) in UNOPS

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https://bit.ly/3fpqivR<;br> 

 On 24 February 2022, the military of the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine, with strikes across the territory of Ukraine. Since then, Russia’s invasion imposes a severe humanitarian and socio-economic toll, global energy and food crisis, large-scale destruction of the country's infrastructure, and disruptions in the provision of critical services and degradation of social fabrics and communities’ ties, triggering one of the world’s most significant forced displacements.

 Severe attacks on energy and critical infrastructure facilities leave millions of people without electricity, water or heating supply, struggling to access water, food, health services, materials to repair homes, among others. The continued attacks cause substantial damage to the country’s economy and agricultural production, and also affect the poorest countries worldwide.

 UNOPS support to partners spans the humanitarian-development nexus from emergency response to building back better, across the housing, health, education, transport, energy and mine action sectors, through infrastructure, procurement and technical assistance / project management interventions, with the ultimate aim of supporting the country on its EU accession and in its achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

PSEAH technical support to the Ukraine Country Office:

 •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 PSEAH Action Plan for 2024-2025, from implementation to monitoring and reporting.
 •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.
 •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.
 •Provide the technical guidance to the project team in terms of the inclusion of PSEAH reporting modalities in new projects, as appropriate, while taking into consideration confidentiality criteria.
 
 GESI technical support to UAMCO:

 •In close collaboration with the GESI Focal Point of the Office, as well as with the Regional GESI Focal Point, follow up on the implementation of activities as detailed in the GESI Action Plan for 2024-2025, from implementation to monitoring and reporting.
 •Create, and keep updating, a context-specific factsheet/country profile on gender, using existing resources (UNCT, NGOs, academia) to help in rapid assessment of projects.
 •Map current GESI mainstreaming initiatives in projects, identify strategic gaps, and make recommendations (projects such as restoring communities, mine action).
 •Nurture a network of GESI Focal Points in Ukraine + Moldova to promote the exchange of ideas, coordinate the implementation of the Action Plans, and facilitate discussions around relevant issues.
 •Identify gaps and training needs and support capacity building activities for UNOPS is seeking a PSEAH/GESI Officer with experience in the field of & protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (PSEAH) and gender and social inclusion (GESI). The selected candidate will work on PSEAH/GESI with a coordinated approach. S/he will ensure that both PSEAH 2024-2025 GESI and Action Plans are implemented and will conduct a wide range of activities, as stated in the below requirements.
 In order to show the highest commitment and independence of PSEAH measures within the Multi-country Office, the PSEAH/GESI Officer (retainer) will be reporting to the MCO Director"

 •PSEAH Technical support to UAMCO
 •GESI Technical support to UAMCO
 •Capacity building on PSEAH matters

Education: 

 •Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience preferably in social work, social sciences, gender, international development, public management and administration or other relevant related field, OR
 •Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience preferably in social work, social sciences, gender, international development, public management and administration or other relevant related fields is required
 
 Experience:
 
 •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.
 •Minimum two years’ 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 is an advantage.
 •Experience with google platform and tools (google docs, sheets etc.) is an advantage
 
 Language Requirement:

 •Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required

This is a local position, it is therefore open to Nationals of Ukraine and to individuals who have a valid residence/work permit.

 •Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
 •Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
 •Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
 •UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
 •Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
 •We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
 
 Terms and Conditions
 
 •For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
 •For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
 •All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
 •It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks