UN Women: Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment Specialist, Home-Based, International Consultant (Retainer)

Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work

• Conduct a PSEA capacity assessment of UN Women Afghanistan Country Office
• Make tailor-made recommendations to UN Women ACO, outlining appropriate PSEA-H activities for ACO to implement in the course of its 2023-2027 SN implementation including both programmatic and leadership actions and highlight information that could inform the development of UN Women Afghanistan’s next strategic note.
• Provide guidance to UN Women personnel and partners on the development of SEA/GBV Risk assessments
• Provide technical advice to UN Women staff and partners on conducting SEA/GBV risk assessments using the existing Afghanistan-adapted tools and methodologies
• Coach and mentor personnel and partners on identifying contextual and operational SEA risks, particularly in high-risk programme settings
• Strengthen staff and partner capacity through practical training, case studies, and on-the-job support related to SEA risk management
• Promote alignment with UN Women policies, inter-agency PSEA standards, and Afghanistan PSEA Network guidance
• Provide strategic and technical guidance to UN Women PSEA focal points, in Kabul and in the sub-offices:
• Provide guidance on UN Women’s contributions to the PSEA Network and to PSEA subnational working groups, and to UN Women corporate initiatives of PSEA-H.
• Facilitate capacity development activities of UN Women PSEA focal points in sub-offices and in Kabul.

Competencies

• Core Values: Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity.
• Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement; Leading by Example.

Required Qualifications

• Education and Certification: Advanced University Degree (Master’s level) in social development or gender studies, rule of law, human rights, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.
• Experience: At least 7 years of professional experience in the areas of PSEA/SH, prevention and protection from gender-based violence (GBV), gender mainstreaming, humanitarian affairs, staff misconduct, and discipline, or a related field. Working experience as an in-country PSEA Focal Point/Coordinator is required. Demonstrated experience in conducting comprehensive partner capacity assessments is required. Demonstrated experience in facilitating capacity development activities and trainings is required. Familiarity with the global UN PSEA structures, policies, procedures, and tools is required. Experience working within the UN System and/or previous experience in the Afghanistan context is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required.