National Programme Officer (Prevention of and Response to Sexual Misconduct)

About the role

The National Programme Officer (Prevention of and Response to Sexual Misconduct - PRS) works under the direct supervision of the WHO Head of Office and the guidance of the PRS/SEAH Coordinator. The post supports country office leadership on PRS matters, coordinates the implementation of the Regional Plan on PRS, acts as the focal point for sexual misconduct risk assessment and provides technical guidance on prevention, risk mitigation and response, with a victim/survivor-centred approach.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head of Country Office and programme and emergency leaders on PRS matters, sourcing support from regional or global levels as needed
• Coordinate with the Regional Office to implement the Regional Plan on PRS within the PRS Accountability Framework
• Act as focal point for assessing sexual misconduct risk in the country, complete and update the risk assessment, and develop and monitor risk mitigation plans
• Support implementation of the 10 core in-country PRS activities and the SEAH compliance list
• Ensure all personnel, staff and non-staff, including standing and surge capacity, are screened, including the UN Clear Check database
• Report regularly to the WR and write reports to the Regional Coordinator on progress, risks, challenges and trends
• Conduct PSEA capacity assessments of implementing partners, coordinate with the UNCT/HCT and act as WHO's working-level officer for SEAH there
• Ensure WHO meets interagency requirements for PSEA and contributes to joint work such as community engagement and community-based complaints mechanisms
• Provide technical guidance on prevention, risk mitigation and response, and update victim and survivor services in-country
• Guide or support complaints, concerns and allegations from victims, survivors, bystanders or witnesses in a safe and confidential manner, and refer them to the services they need
• Facilitate briefing and training on PRS, share information and communicate about SEA and reporting
• Collaborate with the regional and global PRS team on documentation, progress monitoring, after-action reviews and case studies

Required profile

• University degree in social sciences, gender, law, human rights, international development, international relations, public health or another development-related field
• At least 2 years' experience in prevention and response to sexual misconduct or a related field, including work with children and/or adults who have witnessed or experienced sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment
• Desirable: specialized training in PRS/SEAH, gender, human rights or gender-based violence; experience in WHO or another international organization; experience delivering programmes in complex humanitarian or development contexts; experience in awareness-raising and training on sensitive issues
• Expert knowledge of English and Arabic; desirable knowledge of other languages

Required skills

• Strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills, and effective time management
• Capacity to embrace cultural diversity and maintain confidentiality and data protection
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and in crisis situations
• WHO competencies: teamwork, respecting cultural differences, communication, producing results

What we offer

• Annual base salary starting at USD 34,569, subject to mandatory deductions for pension and health insurance where applicable
• 30 days of annual leave