Overview
The Area GBV/PSEAH Analyst supports the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) interventions. The role provides technical, operational, and coordination support to ensure high-quality, survivor-centered GBV programming and effective PSEAH safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day implementation of UNFPA-supported GBV activities.
- Serve as the primary field-level focal point for GBV programming.
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits and provide technical support to implementing partners.
- Identify implementation bottlenecks and coordinate follow-up actions.
- Support the implementation of the Country Office PSEAH action plan at area level.
- Assist in SEA risk assessments and follow up on mitigation measures.
- Monitor partner compliance with safeguarding standards and support awareness-raising.
- Represent UNFPA in sub-national Protection and/or GBV coordination forums.
- Participate in inter-agency PSEA coordination mechanisms.
- Support dissemination and operationalization of inter-agency PSEA standards and referral pathways.
- Contribute to service mapping, referral pathway updates, and coordination of field-level responses.
- Support programme monitoring, data tracking, and preparation of periodic updates.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Experience
- At least two years professional experience in GBV programming, protection, gender, or humanitarian response are required.
- Demonstrated experience in GBV prevention and response programming, including survivor-centered approaches is desirable.
- Experience with PSEAH/safeguarding systems, risk mitigation, and partner compliance is highly desirable.
- Experience working with NGOs and community-based organizations in fragile or humanitarian settings is desirable.
- Knowledge of inter-agency GBV guidelines, protection principles, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in a field of study relevant to UNFPA’s mandate, such as sociology, anthropology, social sciences, women’s studies, public health, public administration, international relations, international development, law or other related fields.
