Senior Humanitarian Protection Specialist

3 days ago

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan United Nations Population Fund Full time

Company Overview

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is a global leader in promoting reproductive health and rights, and we are seeking a highly qualified Senior Humanitarian Protection Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned professional with extensive experience in humanitarian protection, gender-based violence prevention, and risk management to lead the implementation of our inter-agency Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) program in Afghanistan.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive PSEAH strategy tailored to local contexts and integrated across all operational levels.
  • Strengthen inter-agency systems for PSEAH, provide technical coordination, share best practices, and foster a collaborative environment for addressing PSEA collectively.
  • Coordinate with the PSEA Network to conduct comprehensive joint risk assessments that inform senior leadership about potential risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Establish an internal UNFPA Task Force on PSEA and SH, focusing on streamlining efforts and ensuring consistent application of PSEA and SH principles across all levels.
  • Develop and support the implementation of a PSEAH Action Plan for the Country Office, leading the coordination, design, and execution of a comprehensive action plan tailored to address specific PSEAH needs and compliance requirements.

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in gender studies, humanitarian affairs, human rights, law, social work, public health, development studies, or related field.
  • At least 7 years of relevant progressive work experience in PSEA, GBV, staff misconduct, risk management, or gender mainstreaming.
  • Demonstrated expertise in SEA Risk Overview (

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