UN Women
Job title:
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment – P3
Company
UN Women
Job description
UN WomenBackground:UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.UN Women is deeply committed to the elimination of all forms of violence against women. The Protection from sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment (PSEA and SH) are of highest priority to UN Women and the organization is devoted to having the highest standards in place to ensure they are tackled effectively.The Human Resource Division is responsible for the timely, accurate, equitable, effective and efficient delivery of all human resources management services, i.e. strategic staff planning, recruitment, staff administration , organizational and design and learning/career development, for the continuous development and improvement in human resource operations, policies, and methods to align with UN Women evolving business needs and for providing advisory support to the Executive Director in the formulation and implementation of UN Women’s overall mission, strategy and plans of actions.The Human Resource Workplace Relations team is responsible for supporting the creation and maintenance of an inclusive, diverse, productive and positive work environment in UN Women and is the organizational unit responsible for UN Women’s internal response to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH).Under the supervision and guidance of the HR Workplace Relations Advisor, the PSEA and SH Specialist will provide technical support and guidance on matters related to the internal prevention of and response to SEA and SH but will also support in the areas of workplace relations and standards of conduct at HQ and at various field locations.Key Functions and Accountabilities:Provide technical guidance and support on UN Women policies and procedures to address SEA and SH– Act as a focal point for internal and UN system-wide taskforces and working groups related to SEA and SH and in this capacity build relationships across the organization and liaise with UN agencies and other stakeholders;
– Support the implementation of UN Women policies and procedures for tackling SEA and SH;
– Contribute to all system-wide requirements for a strengthened United Nations response to SEA and SH;
– Support the implementation of the organizational SEA and SH risk assessment and mitigation processes as part of enterprise risk management;
– Develop and facilitate the implementation of the annual corporate PSEA and SH workplans and support the operationalization of the PSEA and SH workplans in country offices;
– Provide technical guidance concerning appropriate prevention, risk mitigation and response strategies to advance a victim/survivor-centered approach;
– Guide personnel on the prevention of and response to SEA and SH as well as standards of conduct at HQ, as well as country and regional office locations.
Coordinate UN Women’s network of in-country PSEA and SH Focal points– Coordinate and monitor UN Women in-country PSEA and SH focal points network;
– Develop content and conduct UN Women in-country PSEA and SH focal points capacity-building workshops;
– Provide high-quality support to in-country PSEA and SH focal points to implement their terms of reference;
– Manage a community of practice and provide regular updates to promote knowledge and experience/best practices exchange among UN Women in-country PSEA and SH focal points.
Provide awareness-raising and training support– Contribute to the organization’s outreach and awareness raising efforts on personnel rights, responsibilities, obligations, and protection in relation to SEA and SH;
– Develop, update and conduct trainings on the prevention of and response to SEA and SH as well as standards of conduct at HQ and field locations;
– Facilitate information sharing and disseminate communication material among country and regional offices as well as other UN agencies on the prevention of and response to SEA and SH.
Provide reporting and knowledge management support:– Prepare accurate and quality analysis, statistics and progress reports in relation to SEA and SH;
– Draft briefing notes, talking points and presentations for different stakeholders including member states and oversight bodies;
– Assist in the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities. As needed, undertake survey initiatives; design data collection tools; review, analyze and interpret responses.
Contribute to the creation of a respectful and inclusive organizational culture:– Support the design and implementation of actions aiming at nurturing a diverse and empowered workforce and advancing an Inclusive UN-Women Culture in relation to UN Women Strategic Plan;
– Support knowledge management and the promotion of a comprehensive understanding of HR policies and initiatives related to the organizational culture, standards of conduct, and workplace relations through targeted engagement across the organization.Competencies :Core Values:– Integrity;
– Professionalism;
– Respect for Diversity.
Core Competencies:– Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
– Accountability;
– Creative Problem Solving;
– Effective Communication;
– Inclusive Collaboration;
– Stakeholder Engagement;
– Leading by Example.
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:Functional Competencies:– Demonstrated commitment to UN Women’s mission, vision and values
– Demonstrated cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
– Ability to produce qualitative, accurate outputs with considerable attention to detail, in a timely manner
– Ability to manage complexities, shift priorities, and work effectively without constant supervision
– Knowledge of application of policies, standards, protocol procedures and HR guidelines, rules and regulations to deliver accurate and effective client service
– Ability to maintain constructive, effective business relationships with clients and partners
– Knowledge of SEA and SH prevention principles, standards, trends, and developments worldwide.
– Ability to adhere to deadlines and follows up on time-bound issues
– Ability to maintain diplomacy, tact and strict confidentiality with internal and external partners and clients in a visible and sensitive process
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex processes and issues clearly to a diverse audience.
– Proven ability to produce high quality written work within short timeframes
– Organization skills (time management, efficient administration, multi-tasking and fast-paced)
– Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines
Education and certification:– Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) from an accredited educational institution in human rights, law, development studies, gender studies, social sciences, or another related field:
– A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience:– At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in addressing sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and/or sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), as well as in policy development and reporting within the UN system or an international organization.
– Experience in interactive/innovative training approaches engaging professionals, including e-learning methodologies is required.
– Experience in conducting successful workshops and training of trainers (ToT).
– Minimum 2 years of work experience at the global level.
Language:– Fluency in oral and written English is required.
– Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Statements :In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment.Diversity and inclusion:At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position– Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you’re preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.
– For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at [email protected], and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International CooperationRole: OtherWorking hours (%): 80-100% / 100%Job type: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Expected salary
Location
Washington DC
Job date
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:13:42 GMT
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