Consultant to Support the efforts of the IASC Task Force on PSEA to undertake the CBCMs preparatory work and related activities

Consistent with the findings of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Review on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) by UN, NGO, IOM and IFRC Personnel, a time bound Task Force on PSEA has been established under the direction of the IASC. The IASC Task Force on PSEA is a venue for collaboration among all IASC members (UN, NGO, IOM and IFRC) with cross cutting focus on the humanitarian, development and peacekeeping contexts. One of the main objectives of the IASC Task Force on PSEA is to support field offices in implementing joint community based complaints mechanisms (CBCMs) in three pilot countries. As a result, the IASC Task Force on PSEA has drafted a funding proposal to implement CBCMs in Haiti, Kenya and DRC starting 2012. In order to ensure the project can start in a timely manner in January 2012 the consultant is requested to support the Task Force in: drafting memorandum of understanding (MoU) for financial management and implementation of the project among Task Force members; identifying appropriate coordination structures and agency leads in each location; drafting ToR for the global and national coordinators; organizing co-funding for proposal and; undertaking other tasks as requested. The consultant is also requested to support the IASC Task Force on PSEA by following the work of the IASC sub-group on accountability to affected populations; drafting an article for the Humanitarian Exchange; and identifying other PSEA related activities and seek funding for these. For this reason, UNDP is seeking a consultant to support the CBCMs preparatory work, including supporting the IASC Task Force on related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

In preparation for developing the CBCMs in the three pilot locations, the consultant is requested to: Identify coordination structures and agency lead in each location. Summarize/identify previous work on CBCMs/feedback mechanisms in each location. Identify coordination structures and focal points in each location. Co-ordinate co-funding of proposal. Draft MoU for participating agencies on roles and responsibilities (both for financial management of proposal and implementation). Draft ToR for field and global coordinators. Support SCUK in recruitment of coordinators. Others tasks related to the Task Force on PSEA include: Coordinate joint efforts with the sub-cluster group Accountability to Affected Populations; Identify other PSEA activities in need for implementation and seek funding and; Support Task Force in drafting article for the Humanitarian Exchange; Any other task as requested. The consultant will be required to work from home with regular phone meetings with co-chairs of the IASC Task Force on PSEA, Save the Children UK and sub-cluster group Accountability to Affected Populations. The above mentioned tasks will be done under the supervision of the HR Analyst acting as the UNDP Focal Point on PSEA.

Competencies

Excellent knowledge of the subject of “Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN and related personnel”. Excellent communications skills (with focus on written communication skills). Excellent coordination skills whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy. Good computer skills, including the use of Excel. Good communication skills with a marked sense of team work and shared responsibility;

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Masters degree in Gender Studies, Human Rights, Development Studies or similar experience in this area of work can compensate for the MA. Experience: Experience in working on “Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN and related personnel” or related subject matter such as Sexual Gender Based Violence for a minimum of two years. Experience of inter-agency work within the UN/NGO system and knowledgeable of coordination structures at field level among humanitarian, peacekeeping and development actors. Preferably knowledge of complaints handling and mechanisms for misconduct. Language: Fluency in oral and written English is a must; French an asset.

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Consultant to Support the efforts of the IASC Task Force on PSEA to undertake the CBCMs preparatory work and related activities