PSEA Programme Officer, NOB, TA (364 days), #118026, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh #546649 (For Bangladeshi Nationals Only)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, knowledge

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of the PSEA specialist based in Cox’s bazaar, the UNICEF Programme Officer (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding) will provide technical assistance to roll out PSEA and Child Safeguarding global guidelines, standards and tools and support implementation to prevent SEA in humanitarian and development settings, as well as fully operationalize Child Safeguarding policy, principles.

1. Engagement with and Support to the Affected Population.

2. Internal Capacity Development and Technical Support; Partner Capacity Development, Institutional Development and Technical Support (including emergency contexts).

3. Receiving and Responding to SEA allegations.

4. Inter-agency response to SEA.

For detailed job responsibilities, please access job description below:

 TOR – PSEA Officer TA CXB.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, Gender and development studies, Laws, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience working in development and emergency settings, on children’s and women’s rights, on violence prevention and response, in particular, sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence; Child safeguarding programming and/or child protection.
• Experience in and knowledge of UN, Bangladesh and IASC policies and guidance related but not limited to PSEA, AAP, GBV and Child Safeguarding is desirable.
• Background/familiarity with emergencies is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English and Bangla is required. Knowledge of local dialect is considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles 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.

Remarks:

*UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

*Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term “Internal” refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.