PSEA Specialist
Quick answer
The UNDP is hiring a Kyiv-based PSEA Specialist to lead inter-agency coordination, strategic PSEA planning, and survivor-centered advocacy efforts within the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in Ukraine.
- Role
- PSEA Specialist
- Organization
- UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The PSEA Specialist will lead inter-agency coordination for the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) within the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in Ukraine. The role focuses on strategic leadership, governance, survivor-centered support, and local capacity building to ensure humanitarian operations meet international standards. The incumbent will work closely with government bodies, civil society, and UN partners to implement risk mitigation and accountability frameworks. This position is specifically tailored for a Ukrainian national staff member to foster localized leadership.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and operationalization of the inter-agency PSEA Action Plan for Ukraine.
- Chair the PSEA Working Group and co-chair the national inter-agency PSEA Network.
- Serve as the Victims’ Rights Focal Point to ensure accessible and confidential survivor support systems.
- Coordinate capacity building initiatives for national NGOs, government institutions, and humanitarian actors.
- Design monitoring frameworks and KPIs to track PSEA implementation and risk mitigation progress.
What it takes
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree or 9 years with a Bachelor’s degree.
- Proven expertise in PSEA, protection, GBV, or human rights in humanitarian or complex emergency contexts.
- Fluency in both English and Ukrainian is required.
- Demonstrated ability to brief senior leadership and coordinate across diverse partner entities.
- Experience with UN systems, IASC standards, and humanitarian coordination architecture.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This position is based in the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Kyiv and is an in-office role, though it requires regular duty trips to field locations.
What is the compensation for this role?
The job description does not explicitly specify the compensation for this position.
What level of education is required to apply?
An advanced university degree (Master's) in Social Sciences, Law, Human Rights, or related fields is required, though a Bachelor's degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be considered.
What are the primary qualifications needed?
Candidates must have at least 7-9 years of experience in PSEA, protection, or human rights, along with fluency in English and Ukrainian and strong inter-agency coordination skills.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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