RE-OPENING: NATIONAL POSTS: Area Gender Based Violence/PSEAH Analyst, Herat / Jalalabad / Kandahar, NO-B (3 posts)

Organizational Context

The Area GBV/PSEAH Analyst supports Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEAH) interventions in Afghanistan, reporting to the Area Coordinator. UNFPA, the UN agency for sexual and reproductive health, works to fulfill every pregnancy, safe childbirth, and young person's potential. The organization's mandate includes ending GBV and harmful practices, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Job Purpose

The Area GBV/PSEAH Analyst provides essential technical and programmatic support for implementing and monitoring GBV prevention and response initiatives, alongside PSEAH systems in Herat. This role ensures high-quality, survivor-centered services, effective field coordination, partner oversight, and adherence to UNFPA standards. The position is crucial for integrating GBV risk mitigation and PSEAH measures across all sectoral programming, contributing to a safer and more equitable environment for affected populations.

Responsibilities

The role involves coordinating day-to-day GBV activities in the Herat Area, ensuring alignment with work plans and Country Office priorities, and serving as the primary field-level focal point for GBV programming. Regular field monitoring and technical support to partners are essential for quality assurance. The Analyst will also support the implementation of the PSEAH action plan, assist in risk assessments, monitor partner compliance with safeguarding standards, and support awareness-raising on reporting mechanisms. Representation in sub-national coordination forums and participation in inter-agency PSEA mechanisms are key. The position contributes to service mapping, referral pathway updates, and programme monitoring, including data tracking and reporting.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of professional experience (with a master’s degree) or four years (with a bachelor’s degree) in GBV programming, protection, gender, or humanitarian response is required. Experience in GBV prevention/response, PSEAH systems, risk mitigation, partner compliance, and working with NGOs in humanitarian settings is desirable.

Skills

Core competencies include integrity, commitment, cultural diversity, change embrace, results achievement, accountability, professional expertise, analytical thinking, teamwork, and communication. Functional skills involve advocacy, partnership building, programme delivery, and resource mobilization.

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