Overview
This assignment focuses on strengthening Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) systems and enhancing partner capacity. The role involves reviewing PSEA frameworks, developing practical tools, and supporting community awareness initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a desk review of UNFPA PSEA frameworks, partner agreements, and compliance tools
- Review partner assessments using the Harmonized Partner Assessment Tool (HPAT)
- Identify systemic gaps, risks, and priority areas for strengthening
- Support the development and implementation of Capacity Enhancement Plans for partners
- Provide technical guidance to partners on PSEA minimum standards, safeguarding policies, code of Conduct compliance
- Facilitate and/or support coaching sessions for implementing partners
- Develop and/or update user-friendly PSEA materials, including orientation packages, reporting pathway flowcharts, simplified Codes of Conduct, FAQs for staff and communities
- Ensure materials are accessible, context-specific, and easy to use
- Support adaptation of “Zero Tolerance” communication materials into local languages and contexts
- Strengthen community-based complaint mechanisms (CBCMs) by supporting tracking systems, reviewing accessibility and effectiveness
- Develop PSEA training modules and refresher materials
- Support delivery of at least one virtual PSEA orientation session for partners
- Contribute to strengthening continuous learning on safeguarding
- Support development/maintenance of a secure tracking system for partner compliance, capacity gaps and risk trends
- Ensure all data handling complies with UN confidentiality and protection standards
- Prepare a final analytical report with findings and recommendations
Required Experience
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in: PSEA, safeguarding, or protection programming, Gender or GBV-related work
- Experience working with partners (NGOs, government, civil society)
- Experience in humanitarian or development contexts is an asset
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, law, human rights, or related field
