Consultant Regional Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) - Europe and Central Asia (C)

Position details

• Vacancy type: Consultancy
• Recruiting type: Consultant
• Contract type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
• Initial contract duration: 3 months
• Office or unit: Regional Office
• Location: Vienna RO, Austria
• Application deadline: 2026-11-01T22:59:00+00:00

Context

Introduction

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading global organization in the field of migration. In line with IOM’s prioritization of protection-centred approaches and integrity, transparency and accountability, IOM is committed to the prevention of and response to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) across all its operations.

As part of the Office of Ethics and PSEAH (OEP), the PSEAH Unit leads IOM’s work to combat sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment in coordination with offices and missions across IOM and counterparts throughout the UN, IASC, and humanitarian community. The PSEAH Unit’s strategy focuses on strengthening leadership and organizational culture; institutional accountability and transparency; training and outreach; victim assistance; and partnership and coordination

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Coordinator, PSEAH, the Regional Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Officer candidate will hold the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract 

1. In coordination with the global PSEAH Unit, provide advice and recommendations to the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Directors and the Chiefs of Mission within the Region on strategic engagement, policy and programmatic decisions on PSEAH.

2. Provide SEAH case management technical guidance, support and oversight to IOM PSEAH Officers and Focal Points within country offices on victim assistance and ensuring a victim/survivor-centred approach, in coordination with IOM PSEAH case management team.

3. Maintain timely information-sharing and case coordination between country offices, the PSEAH Unit and other relevant HQ units on individual case supervision and victim assistance, as relevant.

4. In coordination with the global PSEAH Unit, ensure that IOM country offices in the region have the necessary mechanisms in place to facilitate access to assistance for SEA survivors.

5. Build the capacity of IOM PSEAH Officers and Focal Points within the region to respond to SEAH disclosures and ensure access to assistance.

6. Support and advise the IOM Country Offices to undertake risk assessments to identify SEA gaps and put in place appropriate mechanisms to mitigate risks.

7. Provide technical guidance and support to IOM PSEAH Officers and Focal Points on the integration of PSEAH within project proposals, budgets and reports.

8. Promote the application and sharing of best practices on SEAH prevention, risk mitigation, and response and document lessons learned from the field to continuously strengthen IOM’s PSEAH efforts.

9. Represent IOM within inter-agency PSEA fora, as applicable, and actively participate in seminars, meetings and events, advocating for IOM’s PSEAH initiatives across the Region to facilitate the sharing of resources, best practice and technical guidance.

10. Undertake duty travel as required.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

1. Consultant shows a clear understanding of the tasks.

2. Consultant demonstrates professional competence and respects strict confidentiality.

3. Consultant shows adaptability and tolerance for challenges.

4. Consultant proves ability to produce quality work under pressure, maintain attention to detail, and coordinate with regional and country-level stakeholders.

5. Consultant proves strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Gender, Development Studies and Planning, International Relations, Psychology, Social Sciences, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or 
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Professional experience in the fields of sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, protection, child protection, gender-based violence, accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender mainstreaming and/or humanitarian affairs;
• Experience in management of sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, child protection or gender-based violence cases;
• Demonstrated coordination experience within the UN system and amongst interagency partners, including governments, NGOs, and communities; 
• Experience in developing and facilitating PSEAH trainings, in particular capacity-building, and communication materials to promote behavior change; 
• Experience undertaking PSEAH risk assessments, in coordination with relevant offices, communities, partners, and UN and other key stakeholders; 
• Experience in proposal development and the creation of standard operating procedures and tools; and,
• Experience in mainstreaming PSEAH, gender-based violence, child protection, protection, gender, or accountability to affected populations.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work across a wide variety of sectors/teams on cross-cutting themes;
• Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external partners; 
• Ability to organize work, work independently and prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, maintain attention to detail, and coordinate with a variety of stakeholders;
• Ability to work with affected individuals with empathy, sensitivity and a victim-centred approach;
• Knowledge and understanding of IOM’s institutional approach on PSEAH and Ethics and related strategies, policies, rules and regulations; and
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, when necessary.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an advantage.

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

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice 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, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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