Consultant – Victim and Survivor Centered Approach at World Health Organization

Purpose of consultancy

To provide technical expertise on the conceptualization and roll-out of a Victim- and Survivor-Centered Approach (VSCA) across the WHO safeguarding from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) cycle (safeguarding cycle).

Deliverables

• Contribute to the fine-tuning and operationalization of a Victim- and Survivor-Centered Approach (VSCA) across WHO policies and operations.
• Work with the PRS team and Accountability Functions on the integration of the VSCA in relevant policies, procedures, and actions.
• Advise Regional PRS Coordinators on actions and processes to institutionalize a solid VSCA in Regions.
• Develop training materials and -upon request- conduct training sessions on VSCA and its operationalization in field-level operations.
• Provide virtual helpdesk guidance to Heads of WHO Country Offices (HWCOs) and PRSEAH focal points, and act as a resource person for VCSA in weekly PRSEAH clinics in HQ.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages.

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

• Advanced university degree in public health, global health, gender studies, or another related field.

Experience

Essential:

• Over 5 years of relevant experience in research, technical advice, teaching, and hands-on implementation related to VSCA, policy and behavior change.

Desirable: 

• Experience in policy/guidance development and implementation of measures to prevent and respond to gender-based-violence.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good analytical skills.
• Strong communications skills.
• IT savvy.
• Ability to coordinate the writing of official documents with various stakeholders.
• Self-motivated.
• Capacity to produce at short notice and against a tight deadline.
• Ability to work in multicultural teams.

Closing Date: Jan 31, 2023