PSEA Officer (International Consultant)

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring an International Consultant, PSEA Officer (CST II), based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, for an 11-month assignment. Reporting to the Deputy Country Director, the postholder supports WFP DRC in implementing its Zero Tolerance Policy against sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and develops and implements the PSEA Action Plan, covering prevention, response, victim support and partner capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out a comprehensive PSEA risk assessment of WFP's presence and operations and integrate findings into risk documents and human resourcing.
• Update the PSEA Action Plan with a costed implementation plan and revise the Standard Operating Procedure for responding to SEA allegations.
• Advocate for survivor-centred approaches and strengthen referral mechanisms with communities and partners.
• Represent WFP in the interagency Strategic Advisory Group and align WFP practice with interagency risk, prevention, response and support.
• Oversee the implementation of the Interagency PSEA Partner Assessment Tools and assess partner capacity.
• Mainstream PSEA across programmes and build a network of PSEA focal points with clear roles and responsibilities.
• Develop awareness-raising approaches for staff, partners, authorities, community and other stakeholders.
• Support management on reporting SEA allegations and ensure complaints are handled according to protocols and global SOPs.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, psychology, public health, law or a related field; additional training in the field is desirable.
• At least eight years of experience in PSEA, gender, protection, GBV or related areas.
• Fluency in oral and written English and French; understanding of Swahili is an advantage.

Required skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of working with communities in deep-field locations.
• Strong familiarity with UN policies and practices on gender, PSEA, protection and GBV.
• Excellent research, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate multi-cultural, cross-functional teams.

Applications are submitted only through the WFP online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; shortlisted candidates are invited to the next stage and undergo reference and background checks.