Purpose of Consultancy

Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH)- Development of PSEAH Protocols and Guidelines for the Public Sector in Trinidad and Tobago.

Scope of work/Main tasks and responsibilities, et al

• Sensitization workshop for key personnel within government agencies/ministries. The following thematic areas of focus to be addressed: Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) including the Global Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Standards and Policy Framework.
• Assessment of the Civil Service Act and relevant regulations: Review the current Civil Service Act, related protocols, guidelines, and regulations concerning PSEA, sexual harassment, and workplace violence. Conduct a gap analysis to identify areas where the existing framework may not adequately address these issues. Provision of detailed recommendations for amendments to the Civil Service Act, protocols, guidelines, and regulations that would strengthen the protection against sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and workplace violence.
• Develop relevant protocols, guidelines for the public sector to effectively address protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment.

Results/expected output(s)

• A strengthened national framework for protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment updated to align with international standards and best practices. Additionally, public servants as well as the UNCT PSEA Network and UNFPA SROC staff and its implementing partners will be equipped with the necessary skills to adequately prevent, mitigate risk and respond to cases of sexual exploitation, harassment, and workplace violence thereby leading to an improved national response to these issues.

REQUIREMENTS: 

To apply, kindly complete a profile in the UNFPA Consultants Roster at https://www.unfpa.org/unfpa-consultant-roster and submit the generated Job ID # along with application letter and CV to: