WFP recruits Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Protection Officer (SAAO)

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Bac+5 Deadline: 12 Nov 2019 2026

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Education / Qualifications

WFP values and promotes diversity. It undertakes to respect the principle of equal employment opportunities for all its employees and encourages qualified applications, regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social origin, genetic information, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

Job overview

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organization in the world. It saves lives in emergencies and uses food aid to build a path to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the consequences of extreme weather events. Position Title: Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Protection Officer (SAAS) Type of contract: International consultant Level: Level II

Location

Place of employment: Kinshasa, DRC Duration: 11 months

APPLICATION DEADLINE

• 12 November 2026 - 23:59 - UTC+01:00 West African Standard Time (Kinshasa)

ARRIÈRE-PLAN

The Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to face a serious food security crisis. In 2026, an estimated 26.6 million people were facing acute or even critical food insecurity nationwide. Women and children, displaced persons, returnees, rural households and communities affected by conflict and recurrent shocks are particularly vulnerable, especially in the eastern provinces. WFP has a zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse (SAM) and recognizes that it is a flagrant violation of power and a form of gender-based violence that all humanitarian partners must prevent and combat. One of the most serious violations of these standards and obligations is the sexual exploitation and abuse (SAA) of beneficiaries by humanitarian actors. EAS is about harnessing a position of power to obtain sexual favors or benefits in exchange for humanitarian services. WFP is committed to ensuring that the rights of communities to dignity, respect and integrity are respected and protected.

Main duties

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director, the Adviser on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (EAAS) will support WFP DRC in implementing WFP’s zero tolerance policy for EAAS. He/she will develop and implement the WFP DRC Action Plan for EAAS, which focuses on strengthening and developing efforts to prevent and address sexual exploitation and abuse. Its missions will include the design and implementation of EAAS prevention activities, handling reported suspected cases of EAAS, ensuring appropriate support to victims, liaising with the Strategic Advisory Group on EAAS and other inter-agency bodies involved in this area, contributing to inter-agency actions and follow-up on EAAS, as well as liaising with senior management at the national level. The EAAS Advisor will also be responsible for designing and implementing targeted capacity-building activities for staff and partners from different sectors, and producing and disseminating relevant technical guidance, tools and resources.

LINE OF COMMAND

Other information

The position of PSEA Counsellor (CST II) reports to the Deputy Country Director – Support services, with cross-functional work with other units, namely Program, Monitoring and Evaluation, and VAM.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities Risk assessment related to the PSAP – Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of WFP’s presence, operations and activities to identify existing and emerging risks and propose mitigation measures for the country office. The identified risks and mitigation measures must also be integrated into relevant country office risk management documents, as well as programmatic and operational approaches, including human resources. Action plan and standard operating procedure – Update the country office action plan on preventing and combating sexual exploitation and abuse (SAP) to reflect the current national context and WFP’s capacities in all areas of its work (including supply chain, programmes and human resources). This action plan will need to be complemented by a costed implementation plan. The advisor will also review and update the existing standard operating procedure for responding to allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse in WFP operations in the DRC. This process should clearly define roles and responsibilities, available resources, community preferences and feedback on WFP’s prevention, mitigation, response and support. A victim-centred approach – In collaboration with the community and other humanitarian actors, advocate for victim-centred sexual exploitation and abuse prevention and response (SAAP) activities tailored to their needs. This may involve advocating for increased resources, strengthening referral mechanisms and capacity building of WFP, cooperation partners, the community and other stakeholders to ensure good practices in victim-centred approach. Inter-institutional collaboration – Represent WFP in the Strategic Advisory Group to ensure that the needs of people affected by WFP are reflected in inter-agency forums, plans and outcomes. The advisor will also be responsible for ensuring consistency between WFP and inter-agency organizations in terms of risk, prevention, mitigation, response and support, including alignment with community complaint mechanisms. Capacity building for partners – Oversee the implementation of inter-agency evaluation tools for partners in sexual prevention and exploitation (PSEA) (developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee with WFP support). Assessments should include partner capacity-building plans and be subject to periodic review to ensure needs are met and to take into account any changes in context and partner. To the extent possible, inter-agency collaboration should be implemented to optimize assessments and strengthening plans. Integration of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Prevention (ASEP) – Identify good practices extistan

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