Regional Protection From Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment

Job Identification (Reference Number)**:17002**
Position Title**:Regional Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Officer (P)**
Duty Station City**:Bangkok**
Duty Station Country**:Thailand**
Grade**:P-3**
Contract Type**:Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)**
Recruiting Type**:Professional**
Vacancy Type**:Vacancy Notice**
Initial duration**:1 year with possibility of extension**
Closing date**:13 October 2025**

**Introduction**

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.

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Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

**Organizational Context and Scope**

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, Inter-Agency Standing Committee (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.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Coordinator, PSEAH, the Regional Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Officer will hold the following responsibilities.
- RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and coordinate regional implementation of PSEAH: Oversee and manage the overall implementation of IOM’s PSEAH response across the region and ensure alignment with institutional policies, procedures and donor requirements.
- **Contribute to global PSEAH initiatives**:Support global-level PSEAH priorities in close coordination with the global IOM PSEAH Unit lead. This includes contributing to efforts to strengthen leadership and organizational culture, strengthen capacity building of key stakeholders, and enhance partnerships and inter-agency coordination.
- **Provide technical support and guidance to country teams**:Deliver ongoing technical guidance and support to IOM PSEAH Officers, Focal Points, Programme and Project staff and Regional Thematic Specialists to strengthen PSEAH integration at all levels.
- **Support integration of PSEAH and resource mobilization**:Ensure PSEAH components are embedded in project proposals, budgets and reports, and actively contribute to fundraising and donor engagement efforts across the region.
- **Strengthen strategic planning and reporting on PSEAH**:Contribute to regional and country-level strategic frameworks and response plans by ensuring PSEAH is systematically integrated; lead regional data collection, management and reporting to show scope and impact of PSEAH work.
- **Engage and support IOM partners**:In collaboration with the global PSEAH Unit and country missions, help strengthen partnerships with implementing organizations, TPCs and other partners, identify capacity gaps, and provide tailored technical guidance.
- **Lead regional training and awareness-raising efforts**:Design, coordinate, and deliver regional capacity-building initiatives on PSEAH, including staff training, development of tools and implementation of awareness and communication strategies.
- **Strengthen prevention and response mechanisms**:Support country offices and sectoral units in conducting SEAH risk assessments and implementing risk mitigation measures; enhance existing/new complaint and feedback mechanisms to ensure these can receive sensitive complaints; and ensure victim-centered assistance in collaboration with protection, CP and GBV actors.
- **Foster coordination and represent IOM**:Represent IOM in regional inter-agency fora, foster collaboration and knowledge ex