Area GBV/PSEAH Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. Established to address global population issues, UNFPA operates in numerous countries worldwide, focusing on reproductive health, gender equality, and population dynamics. The organization is committed to achieving gender balance and fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce, with a mission to ensure that every individual has access to the necessary resources and support to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. UNFPA's strategic plan for 2026-2029 outlines its response to complex global challenges, aiming to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action from the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 203

• UNFPA emphasizes the importance of principled and ethical staff who embody international norms and standards, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building, and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development landscape.

Job Overview:
The Area GBV/PSEAH Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) interventions in the designated duty station and surrounding areas. This position is vital for providing technical, operational, and coordination support to ensure high-quality, survivor-centered GBV programming and effective PSEAH safeguarding. The Analyst is responsible for ensuring safe reporting and referral pathways, compliance with standards, and capacity strengthening across UNFPA-supported programs and partners. The role contributes to enhancing inter-agency coordination, reinforcing accountability to affected populations, and ensuring alignment with UNFPA policies, humanitarian standards, and national frameworks. The position reports directly to the respective coordinator" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Area Coordinator, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and communication in achieving the organization's goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Area GBV/PSEAH Analyst is tasked with a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including:

• Field Coordination and Programme Support (GBV): Coordinating the day-to-day implementation of UNFPA-supported GBV activities across the Herat Area, ensuring alignment with approved work plans and annual Country office priorities. Serving as the primary field-level focal point for GBV programming within the Herat Area Office coverage. Conducting regular field monitoring visits and providing technical support to implementing partners to ensure quality, survivor-centered services. Identifying implementation bottlenecks and coordinating timely follow-up actions with partners and the Country Office.
• PSEAH Implementation and Compliance Support: Supporting the implementation of the Country Office PSEAH action plan at the area level. Assisting in SEA risk assessments and following up on mitigation measures with implementing partners. Monitoring partner compliance with safeguarding standards and supporting awareness-raising on reporting mechanisms and codes of conduct.
• Field Coordination, PSEAH Engagement, and Reporting: Representing UNFPA in sub-national Protection and/or GBV coordination forums and relevant sectoral coordination forums across the Herat Area. Participating in inter-agency PSEA coordination mechanisms at the sub-national level, as designated by the Country Office. Supporting the dissemination and operationalization of inter-agency PSEA standards and referral pathways among implementing partners. Contributing to service mapping, referral pathway updates, and coordination of field-level responses. Supporting program monitoring, data tracking, and preparation of periodic updates for the Country Office. Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designated authority.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a set of qualifications that include:

• Education: An 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.
• Knowledge and Experience: At least two years of 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 also desirable. Knowledge of inter-agency GBV guidelines, protection principles, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms is desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in a relevant field that aligns with UNFPA’s mission. This includes disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, social sciences, women’s studies, public health, public administration, international relations, international development, law, or other related fields. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical understanding to effectively contribute to the organization's goals and objectives.

Experience:
The position requires at least two years of professional experience in areas related to GBV programming, protection, gender, or humanitarian response. This experience is crucial for understanding the complexities of GBV issues and the necessary interventions to address them. Candidates with demonstrated experience in GBV prevention and response programming, particularly those who have worked with survivor-centered approaches, will be highly regarded. Additionally, experience with PSEAH/safeguarding systems, risk mitigation, and ensuring partner compliance is highly desirable. Familiarity with working alongside NGOs and community-based organizations in fragile or humanitarian settings will also be beneficial for candidates.

Languages:
Fluency in English and a local language, either Dari or Pashto, is required for this position. This linguistic capability is essential for effective communication with local communities and stakeholders. A working knowledge of other UN languages would be considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage in a diverse and multicultural environment.

Additional Notes:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other applicable benefits. UNFPA is committed to providing a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and a healthy work-life balance. The organization encourages women to apply and actively seeks to ensure gender parity within its workforce. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all, regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the core of UNFPA's workforce.