Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Officer

About the role

The PSEAH Officer will support IOM’s prevention and response efforts to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment at the country level, providing technical oversight, coordination and victim‑centred assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement an operational PSEAH work plan aligned with IOM and UN frameworks, integrating PSEAH into the Country Office strategy, risk register and budgeting.
• Lead risk assessments, design mitigation measures and ensure they are embedded across programmes and operations.
• Coordinate and deliver PSEAH training for IOM staff, partners and stakeholders, track participation and issue certificates.
• Support the inter‑agency PSEA network, contribute to collective work plans, SOPs and community‑based complaint mechanisms.
• Provide technical support for data collection, analysis and reporting on PSEAH trends, results and best practices.
• Develop communication and awareness‑raising tools, map community engagement projects and strengthen safe reporting channels.
• Respond to SEAH disclosures, coordinate victim referrals, monitor safety and adjust assistance as needed.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in law, international relations, psychology, social sciences, development studies or related field with at least two years relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with four years experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UN and IOM PSEAH policies, victim‑centred approaches and inter‑agency coordination.
• Experience in designing and delivering training, risk assessments and data‑driven reporting.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder‑engagement abilities.
• Proficiency in developing training materials and communication tools.