Programme Specialist (Safeguarding/PSEA), P-3, Fixed Term, Kabul, Afghanistan, #00121856

Overview

The Programme Specialist (Safeguarding/PSEA) will provide technical and strategic support to strengthen UNICEF Afghanistan’s Safeguarding system across programmes and operations. The role supports the prevention, risk mitigation, reporting, and response to Safeguarding concerns and incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a comprehensive Safeguarding/PSEA approach and action plan across office.
• Strengthening Safeguarding/PSEA capacity, culture, and accountability mechanism within UNICEF and partners.
• Support safe programme design and delivery, ensuring risks of harm are identified and managed.
• Strengthen internal and external safe reporting mechanism to assure confidential and accessible channel for staff and beneficiaries.
• Ensure timely, confidential and survivor-centered response to PSEA/SH and Safeguarding concerns including survivor assistance as well as verification/investigative process.

Required Experience

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in design, implementation and management of Safeguarding including PSEA, preferably with the UN and/or international NGO. Experience working in humanitarian contexts.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.

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