Information Management Analyst (PSEAH)

Job Posting Organization:
UNFPA, the United Nations reproductive health and rights agency, is dedicated to achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. The organization aims to end unmet needs for family planning, maternal deaths, and violence against women and girls. Established as the lead UN agency for reproductive health commodity security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, UNFPA is the largest multilateral supplier of contraceptives and condoms. The Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 outlines a roadmap for resilience and renewal, focusing on four interconnected outcomes: meeting the unmet need for family planning, ending preventable maternal deaths, eliminating gender-based violence, and adapting to demographic changes through evidence-based policies. In Afghanistan, UNFPA supports national efforts to strengthen health systems and ensure quality maternal and reproductive health services for women and girls, guided by principles of partnership, respect, and accountability. The organization seeks dedicated professionals who embody these values and contribute to sustainable results, ensuring the reliable availability of reproductive health commodities and supplies throughout the country.

Job Overview:
The purpose of hiring an Individual Consultant as an Information Management Analyst (PSEAH) in Kabul is to support the finalization, operationalization, and sustained use of the Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Risk Overview (SEARO) tool in Afghanistan. The Analyst will report directly to the PSEAH Specialist and Network Coordinator, providing strategic direction and operational oversight. The role involves close collaboration with the surge Information Management Specialist for PSEAH during the initial phase, ensuring structured knowledge transfer and on-the-job learning. The Analyst will support the integration of SEARO into UNFPA programming and inter-agency coordination mechanisms, ensuring that SEAH risk analysis is evidence-based and comparable across provinces. The Analyst will progressively take over the management and application of SEARO, participating in the refinement and operational use of the tool while contributing to the development of a structured SEARO handover package. The overall aim is to institutionalize SEAH risk analysis in Afghanistan, ensuring it is locally owned and systematically used to strengthen safeguarding outcomes for program participants and frontline staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the PSEAH Specialist and Network Coordinator, the Information Management Analyst will work closely with the surge Information Management Specialist, UNFPA units, implementing partners, and inter-agency counterparts to support the finalization, operationalization, and handover of SEARO. Key responsibilities include:

• SEARO Management, Operationalization, and Handover: Support operational management, refinement, and rollout of the SEARO risk index, participate in the development and validation of methodologies, indicators, and data integration processes, maintain SEARO datasets, and produce regular SEAH risk analysis outputs.
• Information Management and Data Systems: Establish and maintain data systems and tools for SEARO, strengthen data quality and consistency, and ensure adherence to data protection standards.
• UNFPA Internal Support: Assist UNFPA units in utilizing SEARO findings for design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design and risk mitigation, and provide technical inputs for internal reports and presentations.
• Inter-Agency Coordination: Contribute SEARO-based analysis to inter-agency coordination, participate in meetings and joint initiatives, and collaborate with other coordination mechanisms.
• Capacity Building and Handover Support: Engage in on-the-job learning, support training initiatives for UNFPA staff and partners, and provide technical guidance to promote understanding of SEARO outputs.
• Support: Provide logistical and administrative support for trainings and workshops, and assist in documentation and knowledge management related to SEARO and PSEAH.
• Monitoring and Progress Control: Report directly to the UNFPA PSEAH Specialist and Network Coordinator, with performance monitored based on timely delivery of tasks, quality of outputs, and ability to assume responsibility for SEARO management.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master’s degree in information management, statistics, computer science, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with at least two years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should have experience in data management, information management, reporting, or program support, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts. Familiarity with data collection, basic analysis, and reporting tools such as Excel is required, while knowledge of Power BI or similar visualization tools is an asset. Experience with humanitarian coordination mechanisms, UN processes, and working with implementing partners is advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with UNFPA’s mandate and program areas, including sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and safeguarding/PSEAH. Exposure to Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is desirable, along with experience supporting information management systems and strong communication skills.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in information management, statistics, computer science, or a related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in the same fields is acceptable if accompanied by at least two years of relevant professional experience. This educational background is essential to ensure the Analyst has the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage and analyze data related to SEAH risk analysis.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have relevant professional experience in data management, information management, reporting, or program support, ideally within humanitarian or development contexts. Candidates should have practical experience working with data collection, basic analysis, and reporting, including proficiency in tools such as Excel. Familiarity with Power BI or similar visualization tools is considered an asset, as is experience with humanitarian coordination mechanisms and UN processes. Candidates should also have a demonstrated understanding of UNFPA’s mandate and program areas, including sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and safeguarding/PSEAH.

Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English is required for this position. Additionally, fluency in oral and written Dari or Pashto is advantageous, as it will facilitate communication and collaboration with local stakeholders and partners in Afghanistan.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is based in Kabul and is expected to engage across regions. The position is full-time, and the consultant is expected to provide all necessary equipment to complete the assignment, including a computer, software, and phone. UNFPA will provide relevant background information and documentation regarding the regional and country contexts. The work environment at UNFPA reflects values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and a healthy work-life balance. The organization encourages applications from women, individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. Selection and appointment may be subject to background checks, medical clearance, and other administrative requirements. UNFPA does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process.