Consultant – Inter-Agency Risk Assessment on SEA Global Consultations At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Consultant – Inter-Agency Risk Assessment on SEA Global Consultations

Job Code: CON 2024 20

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Consultant, Grade Other

Type of Appointment: Consultant, eleven months

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 19 July 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Project Context and Scope

The Consultant will lead the Global Consultative and Integration Process of the Inter-Agency Risk Assessment on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (IARA SEA) Approach (see IARA SEA Toolkit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ZFqe9F70KwtHZfKZU-7XjkUmfvz9ix_/view?pli=1)

The consultant will support the IOM SEA Risk Management team in conducting consultations with field-level inter-agency PSEA Coordinators, PSEA Network Co-Chairs, and global-level stakeholders, convening a community of practice to share lessons learned and good practices, create an oversight body comprised of key stakeholders to organize and facilitate a global in-person Workshop, and overall contribute to the integration of the IARA SEA approach within global PSEA coordination bodies and country-level implementation in humanitarian and development settings. In addition, the global and country-level coordination processes and technical support, led by the consultant, will feed into both the findings and recommendations of the External Evaluation and throughout the revision process, leading to a strengthened, integrated, and sustainable risk management approach.

During the implementation of Phase I of the SEA Risk Management project (November 2022-December 2023) the focus was on the development and harmonization of an IARA SEA approach to identify risks and derive targeted, detailed, and evidence-based recommendations, using a participatory, bottom-up methodology involving a broad range of stakeholders. In Phase I, the IARA SEA approach was created bottom-up, with strong support of national organizations and inter-agency PSEA Networks/Coordinators. Inter-agency PSEA Networks in two pilot locations (Mozambique and the Philippines’ BARMM region) were instrumental in contributing their skills and expertise to develop an approach which could be replicated globally. The T-R-A-N-S-F-O-R-M Marker is the guiding vision of Phase II of the project aimed at enhancing PSEA mainstreaming and SEA risk management within programming.

Phase II will focus on solidifying the approach, based on implementation of the IARA SEA approach at country level, with an External Evaluation on Impact, Effectiveness, and Sustainability playing a pivotal role, as well as a global consultation process, to strengthen the approach. This consultancy will focus on the global consultative process, with the aim of informing the final revision of the approach by the end of December 2025.

Consultative processes involving key stakeholders is a key element of the project and will support in strengthening the overall approach and linkages to Inter-Agency Standing Committee and United Nations structures and systems, including the UN Office of the Special Coordinator for PSEA (OSC), Development Coordination Office (DCO), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development-Development Assistance Committee (OECD-DAC), and United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), with the ultimate goal of ensuring replication of the IARA approach globally, across humanitarian and development contexts. Strong engagement from global PSEA actors will be leveraged to harmonize and integrate the IARA Approach and Toolkit into existing guidance, frameworks, trainings, and systems.

As part of the global consultative process, Coordination and Best Practices Online Sessions will be held. These sessions will allow inter-agency PSEA Coordinators and PSEA Network Co-Chairs, who are conducting inter-agency risk assessments to exchange information, share experiences and best practices, flag challenges encountered during implementation and identify solutions. Global representatives from the IASC/OCHA and the UN Office of the Special Coordinator (OSC) will be invited to these sessions to ensure maximum transparency and strengthen linkages and buy-in at the global level.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:

SEA Risk Management: Transforming Collective Action for an Effective PSEA Response (Phase II) – PX.0074

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Tasks to be performed under this contract

Lead Global Consultative Process

1. Design and implement a comprehensive global consultative process to gather insights,feedback, and recommendations from field-level PSEA Coordinators, PSEA Network Co-Chairs, and global-level stakeholders.
2. Facilitate discussions and ensure active participation from a diverse range of stakeholders,including national organizations, inter-agency networks, and international coordination bodies.

Support SEA Risk Management Team

1. Collaborate closely with the SEA Risk Management team to ensure alignment of consultative activities with the overall project goals.
2. Provide technical support and strategic advice to enhance the effectiveness of the SEA Risk Management approach.

Convene Community of Practice

3. Establish and maintain a community of practice to share lessons learned, good practices, and innovative solutions related to SEA risk management.

4. Organize regular virtual meetings, discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions to foster collaboration and peer learning among PSEA Coordinators and global stakeholders.

Create Oversight Body

5. Form an oversight body composed of field-level PSEA Coordinators, PSEA Network Co-Chairs, and global-level stakeholders to provide guidance and oversight throughout the consultative and integration process.

6. Facilitate quarterly meetings of the oversight body to review progress, address challenges, and ensure accountability.

Organize and Facilitate Global Workshop

7. Plan and facilitate a global in-person workshop to present findings from the consultative process and gather final inputs for the revision of the IARA SEA approach.

8. Ensure broad participation from global, regional, and country-level PSEA stakeholders, including representatives from IASC, OCHA, UN Office of the Special Coordinator for PSEA, DCO, and OECD-DAC.

Reporting and documentation

9. Synthesize inputs from the global consultation process after the Global Workshop.

10. Support the External Evaluation consultant to prepare a comprehensive final report detailing the consultative process and evidence-based recommendations from the external evaluation to revise the IARA SEA approach. (September 2025)

11. Provide quarterly progress reports to the SEA Risk Management team, documenting key findings, challenges, and recommendations from the consultative process. (throughout on a quarterly basis)

Performance indicators for evaluation of results

Lead Global Consultative Process (Overall Responsibility – throughout)

12. Consultative Process Design: Completion and approval of the comprehensive global consultative process plan (target: by Month 3).

13. Consultative Meetings: Number of consultative meetings held with field-level PSEACoordinators and global stakeholders (target: at least 20 meetings).

Convene Community of Practice (Overall Responsibility – throughout)

14. Community Meetings: Number of community of practice virtual meetings held (target: 6 meetings).

Create Oversight Body (Overall Responsibility – throughout)

15. Oversight Body Formation: Formation of the oversight body with representatives from field-level PSEA Coordinators and global stakeholders (target: by Month 2).

16. Oversight Meetings: Number of oversight body meetings conducted (target: 6 meetings).

Organize and Facilitate Global Workshop (August-September 2025)

17. Workshop Plan Completion: Completion and approval of the global in-person workshop plan(target: by September 2025).

18. Workshop Participation: Number of participants at the global in-person workshop (target: 30 participants).

19. Workshop Evaluation: Average rating of the workshop by participants, measured through post-work shop surveys (target: 4.5 out of 5).

20. Diverse Representation: Representation from global, regional, and country-level PSEA stakeholders.

Integrate Findings and Recommendations (August – September 2025)

21. Synthesis Report Completion: Completion of the synthesis report integrating inputs from theglobal consultation process (target: by September 2025).

22. Stakeholder Approval: Approval of the final report by key stakeholders. (target: bySeptember 2025).

Reporting and Documentation (September 2025)

23. Quarterly Progress Reports: Submission of concise quarterly progress reports to the SEA Risk Management team (target: 4 reports).

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education, experience and/or skills required

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as International Development, Public Health, Social Sciences, Human Rights, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Extensive Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience, in high-level positions and strategic levels, particularly in the context of humanitarian and development programs.
• PSEA Expertise: At least 5 years of specific experience in the field of Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), including risk management, policy development, and implementation.
• Global Consultative Experience: Proven track record in conducting global consultative processes and facilitating high-level stakeholder engagement, including work with inter-agency coordination bodies.
• Workshop Facilitation: Experience in planning and facilitating large-scale workshops and conferences, especially in multicultural and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience in managing multi-phase projects.
• Field Experience: Substantial field experience in diverse geographical settings including development and humanitarian contexts.

Skills

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports and facilitate effective discussions among diverse stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

To be considered for the position, please submit up-to-date CV outlining the required education, experience, and skills required for the consultancy.

The consultant will be working on a part-time basis throughout the 11-month period.

The consultant will be homebased with a possibility of travelling to Geneva or workshop venue.

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.

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

• 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 background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time in Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted