PSEA Officer (Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse)

Organization Summary:

Qatar Charity is a Doha-Qatar based International Non-Governmental Organization. Since the inception of QC services in Pakistan early 1992, the organization reflect its greater scope of work to respond to extreme poverty and the Government’s priorities. QC through its field offices enabled itself to strategically address the developmental and humanitarian needs at the very local level. QC is undertaking programmes associated with the socio-economic development of the Country. The projects are categorized under six programme pillars: Youth Leadership & Social Protection, Education, Provision of WASH, Health (with a focus on MNCH), Economic Empowerment & Sustainable Livelihood (EESL) and Disaster Response & Preparedness (DRP), along with its Seasonal Programs like meat distribution, Ramadhan program etc. In Pakistan, Qatar Charity is having its country office in Islamabad and field offices in KPK, Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan, and AJK.

Project Summary:

With financial support from UNICEF and Qatar Charity in collaboration with Local Government (LG&RDD), Balochistan and Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees (CARS), Qatar Charity is implementing a PATS Plus Project (RRP) for Afghan Refugees and Host Communities in Six Districts of Balochistan i.e., Quetta, Pishin, Muslim Bagh, Loralai, Chaman and Chaghi. The aim of the Project is to declare 100 villages Open Defecation free (ODF) in these Six Districts through Social Mobilization and Capacity Building of Local Community and different Stakeholders, to minimize the water borne diseases and bring a behavior change in the communities for the safe disposal of human excreta.

Job Description:

• In close collaboration with the PSEA Focal Point of the country office, execute the assigned activities of the PSEA Action Plan for 2024, from implementation to reporting
• Prepare updates and suggest further activities or initiatives based on the evaluation of the PSEA Action Plan
• In close collaboration with PSEA focal points, provide inputs on the PSEA risk assessments, mitigation and capacity building plans at the Field Office.
• In close collaboration with Project Manager and HR department, the PSEA officer to the teams will provide the required analysis and technical guidance to personnel in implementation of PSEA prevention, risk mitigation, and put in place response measures during planning and project development, and programming.
• Develop, produce and facilitate the dissemination of PSEA awareness communication materials to field offices, project sites as well as contractors/implementing partners, with support and guidance from the project team
• Follow-up on the inclusion of PSEA content in new contracts and subcontracting
• Under the direction of Project Manager and HR department, enact the establishment of a system to evaluate implementing partner/contractor interactions with beneficiaries and their capability to implement PSEA measures, establishing a proper communication with team and project teams, in order to receive guidance and feedback from all the relevant stakeholders.
• In close collaboration with PSEA focal points actively liaise with the appropriate stakeholders to assist during the establishment of a system of Field-Level PSEA Focal Points at all project sites in line with Organization regulations
• Conduct PSEA awareness sessions with QC staff, community female and reporting mechanism of such cases
• Provide the technical guidance to the project team in terms of the inclusion of PSEA reporting modalities in new project , as appropriate, while taking into consideration confidentiality criteria
• Act as Focal Point for receiving complaints in close collaboration with PSEA focal points

Capacity building on PSEA matters:

• Supporting PSEA focal points in country to train the Organization contractor/implementing partner staff , national personnel and raise awareness of end beneficiaries (communities) on PSEA upon request
• Develop and conduct trainings for Organization staff on PSEA including appropriate conduct and mandatory reporting obligations, with support and guidance from the line Manager and HR.
• Develop and conduct awareness-raising activities/sessions for local communities across the country on PSEA and reporting pathways, with support and guidance from the line Manager and HR Manager.

Qatar Charity’s Core Values and Commitments: Qatar Charity Pakistan is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom QC engages. Qatar Charity Pakistan expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks.

Qatar Charity Pakistan sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles, and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.

Qatar Charity Pakistan applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse, and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons.

By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Qatar Charity Pakistan is an equal opportunities employer.