National Individual Consultant: Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Specialist

About

UNFPA Kenya seeks a National PSEA Specialist consultant to support and strengthen coordination, implementation and monitoring of PSEA commitments in Kenya. The consultant will be based at the Resident Coordinator’s Office in the UN Compound in Nairobi and report to the Resident Coordinator through the Head of the RCO. The consultancy duration is six months. Terms of service: Individual Consultancy (NOC). Duty station: Resident Coordinator’s Office in the UN Compound in Nairobi. Terms of service: 6 Months.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on UNFPA Kenya. Submit a cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation for the role; an updated curriculum vitae; and a brief technical proposal (maximum 2 pages) outlining the proposed approach to the consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that members of the PSEA Kenya network have understood and are implementing their organizational policies on PSEA in line with global standards and Kenyan legal frameworks.
• Support the integration of PSEA principles into programme design, implementation, and monitoring of member organizations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify SEA risks and mitigation measures in the Kenyan context.
• Collaborate in the development and delivery of training on PSEA, codes of conduct, and safeguarding in the Kenya network.
• Support orientation sessions for new members and partners on PSEA obligations.
• Promote common awareness on rights, expected behavior of staff of member organizations, and reporting mechanisms in relation to SEA and Safeguarding.
• Support member organizations to strengthen community-based complaints and feedback mechanisms (CFMs) to become safe, confidential, and accessible.
• Support network members to ensure that reporting channels are culturally appropriate, gender-sensitive, and inclusive of vulnerable groups.
• Work with Focal Points of Member Organizations serve to build trust and encourage reporting of SEA concerns.
• Support or coordinate intake and referral pathways for SEA allegations in line with survivor-centered approaches.
• Ensure confidentiality, safety, and dignity of survivors are upheld at all stages.
• Coordinate with relevant protection, GBV, and legal services providers for appropriate support.
• Represent the network in national and inter-agency PSEA coordination forums in Kenya.
• Collaborate with UN agencies, NGOs, government bodies, and networks working on protection and safeguarding.
• Strengthen partnerships with implementing partners on PSEA compliance and capacity.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in international development, humanitarian affairs, human rights, law, social sciences, gender studies, or a related field.
• A first-level university degree with a minimum of seven years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in PSEA, protection, GBV, safeguarding, or a related field within the UN system, NGO sector, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in inter-agency coordination within the UN system, including facilitation of inter-agency networks or working groups.
• Experience in developing and delivering PSEA training, capacity-building programmes, or awareness-raising campaigns.
• Experience in designing or operationalising community-based complaint mechanisms or accountability to affected populations frameworks.
• Experience in implementing partner due diligence and capacity assessment processes.
• Prior experience in Kenya or the East Africa region is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of the UN's PSEA framework, including the Secretary-General's Bulletin ST/SGB/2003/13, the IASC PSEA Minimum Operating Standards, and relevant inter-agency guidance.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse cultural, institutional, and hierarchical contexts.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with ability to synthesise complex information and produce clear, concise, and actionable outputs.
• Demonstrated commitment to a survivor-centred approach and to the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Proficiency in English is required; Kiswahili is a strong advantage.
• The selected consultant must complete required UN mandatory training modules (e.g., BSITF/BSAFE, PSEA) prior to starting assignments.