Turkey: Consultant (PSEA Investigation Capacity Building Officer)

Position title: Consultant (PSEA Investigation Capacity Building Officer)

Position grade: Consultant

Duty station: Gaziantep, Turkey

II. Organizational Context and Scope

The protracted conflict in Syria has exposed large portions of the population to devastating humanitarian conditions. Eight years into the crisis, over 13 million people are still in need of humanitarian assistance inside Syria, including 6. 1 million internally displaced. With large-scale population displacements, increased poverty levels and limited livelihood options, the most affected communities are highly dependent on humanitarian aid. Moreover, the social fabrics and support systems have been severely disrupted, leading to limited individual and community capacities to address protection risks and incidents.

In a context where access is limited and remote management and monitoring modalities are often used to deliver assistance, humanitarian workers are in positions of substantial power over the community, and such dynamics leave open the risk of humanitarian workers to abuse this power imbalance to exploit and abuse the affected population and beneficiaries.

Findings from past Whole of Syria assessments and Humanitarian Needs Overview established a high prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). SEA refers specifically to acts committed against members of the affected population by humanitarian actors, including international and national personnel of the United Nations (UN) and of non-government organizations (NGOs). SEA represents a failure on the part of humanitarian organizations to provide protection and care for communities, especially for the most vulnerable members of the population.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office (ESEM), direct supervision of the PSEA Coordinator and in close coordination with the Syria Crisis Coordinator (L3) based in Geneva, the incumbent will support the program in building investigation systems, capacity and skills among PSEA network member organizations in the different hubs of the Syria humanitarian response. As an inter-agency resource, the position may in some cases also be requested to provide technical guidance on ongoing investigations by PSEA network member organizations in need.

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Undertake assessment to establish existing investigation capacity and systems among PSEA network member organizations.

2. Build PSEA investigation capacity for PSEA network member organizations (especially Syrian NGOs) through training, coaching and mentoring of personnel working in investigation/legal/relevant units.

3. Support PSEA member organizations in writing internal complaints & investigation policies and protocols.

4. As an inter-agency resource, provide technical guidance on ongoing investigations by PSEA network member organizations in need.

5. Explore and identify safe and constructive ways of engaging national investigative experts in the region in training and mentoring programs.

6. Lead the design, customization and delivery of complaints & investigation training curriculum, and where applicable, on PSEA-CBCM.

7. Constantly identify gaps, opportunities and prospects for improving prevention and response services for the PSEA program.

8. Provide recommendations on PSEA policies and best practices for policy and advocacy change.

9. With support from the PSEA Coordinator, respond to the needs of the PSEA Program.

10. Write and submit monthly progress reports and contribute to PSEA Program reports and information products.

11. Perform such other duties as may be required, including travel to other hubs of the Syria humanitarian response.

IV. Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

· Master’s degree in law, Human Rights, International Relations, Political or Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

· University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

· Experience from a humanitarian setting with relevant professional experience in investigating cases of sexual exploitation and abuse, staff misconduct and discipline;

· Proven knowledge of international human rights law, international humanitarian law and international criminal law, and the gender dimensions of these legal frameworks;

· Proven ability to conduct complex criminal investigations, including expertise in PSEA investigation, an understanding of gender-specific protection concerns, and experience interviewing vulnerable witnesses; witness and victim protection, good judgement and analytical capacity;

· Experience and skills in training and coaching using diverse methods appropriate for various audience including for adult learning;

· Experience working in multi-sector, inter-agency processes;

· Experience working in MENA region is an advantage.

V. Languages

Required

Fluency in English is required.

Working knowledge of Arabic and/or Turkish is an advantage.

VI. Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Notes[2]
• The consultant must adhere to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Data Protection Principles (IN/138) and
  maintain confidentiality.
  The consultant will be responsible to follow IOM writing guidelines and latest glossaries in all given assignments for accurate
  translation.
  The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
  Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency
  or visa requirements, and security clearances.
  No late applications will be accepted.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications with the updated CV and cover letter to hrgaziantep@iom.int with the subject line Application: Consultant (PSEA Investigation Capacity Building Officer) by 04 December 2019 at the latest.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.