Technical Officer (Protection From Sexual Exploitation And Abuse - Psea)

Job Description - Technical Officer (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - PSEA) (2401653)
Job Description
2401653
Technical Officer (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - PSEA)
Job Posting Job Posting : 14/May/2024
Closure Date Closure Date : 04/Jun/2024, 9:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit : Office of Emergencies and Resilience, OER
Job Type Job Type : Staff position
Type of Requisition : Professional Project
Primary Location Primary Location : Italy-Rome
Duration : Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number : 2010232
CCOG Code : 1R
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The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture • Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply • Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality • FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
Organizational Setting The FAO Director-General has designated one Deputy Director-General as the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Champion for the Organization, with senior level authority and cross-organizational access. Since 2022, the Office of Emergencies and Resilience (OER) has been the designated office coordinating and supporting FAO's approach to preventing and addressing sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), with the Director, OER, appointed as the Senior PSEA Focal Point for FAO. 
OER is responsible for ensuring FAO's efforts to support countries and partners in preparing for and effectively responding to food and agricultural threats and crises. It is responsible for coordinating the development and maintenance of corporate tools and standards to enable Decentralized Offices to assist Members to prepare for, and respond to, emergencies. OER ensures humanitarian policy coordination and knowledge, liaison with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) as well as with humanitarian resource partners, co-leadership with the World Food Programme (WFP) of the global Food Security Cluster, organizational preparedness, surge capacity and response to large-scale emergencies. OER supports food and nutrition security assessment and early warning activities related to emergency and humanitarian analysis and responses. OER plays a major role in the development and leadership of the Organization's programme to increase the resilience of livelihoods to food and agriculture threats and crises.
The position is located in the PSEA Team of the Management Support and Compliance Unit within OER at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Technical Officer (PSEA) works under the direct, day-to-day supervision of the Technical Officer (PSEA) and overall guidance of the Senior Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer/Management Support and Compliance Team Leader.
Technical Focus
Provision of support for the development and implementation of FAO's PSEA-related work at the global, regional, subregional and country level. 
Key Results
Technical expertise to support the planning and development and ensure implementation of PSEA aspects in Divisional/Offices/Centres' programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework. 
Key Functions
• Researches and analyses technical issues on the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects; assists in reviewing of relevant documents and reports.
• Produces a variety of technical information, data, statistics and documents, as well as technical input for reports and web pages.
• Provides technical support/analysis for various assessments, studies and projects; provides technical backstopping to field projects.
• Collaborates in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes and databases.
• Oversees the updating of databases and web pages.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams, collaborates with other Divisions/Offices/Centres and promotes best practices.
• Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development activities within Member Nations such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials and online tools.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and guides partners in stakeholder consultations.
• Performs other duties as required.
Specific Functions
The Technical Officer (PSEA) conducts the following functions in close collaboration and consultation with other relevant stakeholders, including business owners and working groups across the Organization:
• Supports, in collaboration with internal stakeholders, the implementation of the FAO PSEA Policy and the FAO PSEA Action Plan.
• Supports the development of relevant directives, guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other organizational tools and documents to continually strengthen FAO's approach to PSEA.
• Supports the development and roll out of an Implementing Partner PSEA Capacity Assessment implementation plan for FAO. 
• Provides technical support and training to selected Country Offices on the joint UN Implementing Partner PSEA Capacity Assessment/UN Partnership Portal (UNPP) PSEA Module as well as training and webinars on PSEA to FAO partners.
• Provides technical support to PSEA Focal Points and partnership stakeholders on developing and implementing capacity strengthening implementation plans for partners. 
• Supports regular data analysis, documentation of lessons learned as well as case studies and good practices from Country Offices.
• Responds to queries and contributes to the preparation of internal and external briefing notes and reports to management, governing Bodies, UN inter-agency processes or any relevant event.
• Provides technical support for the development of PSEA-related tools and resources for educational and awareness raising purposes for Country Office use and ensures dissemination with inter-agency networks to promote good practices, including through provision of support to the FAO PSEA Community of Practice.
• Supports the delivery of PSEA-related capacity development initiatives, including awareness sessions and trainings. 
• Supports the Technical Officer (PSEA) in participating in inter-agency PSEA-related technical committees and working groups (such as the UN Indigenous People's Plan [IPP] Working Group, IASC PSEA Technical Advisory Group, UN SEA Working Group) as required.
• Perform any other PSEA-related duties, as required.
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in law, international development, gender (including gender-based violence), sociology, public health, public administration, political science, human resources, social sciences or related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in the areas of safeguarding, sexual exploitation and abuse, child protection, sexual harassment, gender-based violence, staff misconduct and discipline, gender mainstreaming and/or humanitarian affairs.
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in PSEA-related policies development at both global and country levels, programme formulation and implementation.
• Extent and relevance of experience in identifying and preparing programme strategies and policy position on humanitarian and transition contexts.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the development/conduct of targeted needs based PSEA capacity development and training.
• Extent and relevance of experience in handling PSEA-related processes and mediation in the areas of safeguarding, sexual exploitation and abuse, protection.
• Experience working with national and international non-governmental organizations on PSEA/safeguarding measures.
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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
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GENERAL INFORMATION • FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment
• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. 
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CONDITIONS OF SERVICE A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protection
FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct
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HOW TO APPLY • To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO  and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills;
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;
• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
•  Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at  http://www.whed.net/
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications;
• Incomplete applications will not be considered;
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO's behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered;
•  Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team for further assistance:  https://fao.service-now.com/csp

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