Inter-Agency PSEAH Coordinator Open to all applicants

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Job Description Tiered Approach In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby: Tier 0 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026. Tier 1 : Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments Tier 2 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers Tier 3 or no tier indicated : All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply. Background Nigeria faces one of the most complex humanitarian crises globally, driven by protracted conflict, climate-related disasters, and economic instability. Over 33 million people experience food insecurity, and 1.8 million children are at risk of severe acute malnutrition. Floods in 2024 devastated 34 out of 36 states, claimed 320 lives, ruined 120,000 houses, displacing 730,000 people, and destroying 260,000 hectares of farmland, worsening food insecurity and public health risks. These challenges, compounded by inflation and currency devaluation, have left millions vulnerable and reliant on humanitarian assistance. The protection environment is fragile, and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) remain a critical concern in the country. Nigeria ranks 8th in Africa for SEA risk according to the most recent Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Risk Overview (SEARO). WHO’s annual comprehensive SEAH risk assessment consistently in the last three years rates the residual risk of SEAH in Nigeria as severe. Beyond the humanitarian response in the north-east, the complex security and development challenges, persistent public health emergencies among others continue to present predisposing factors and safeguarding challenges. The results of the 2025 Annual Survey on Facts and Perceptions of UN personnel related to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) showed that, despite progress in awareness and training, significant gaps persist: misconceptions about PSEA standards, declining confidence in leadership commitment, and a critical trust deficit in reporting mechanisms—only 26% of those aware of SEA incidents report them due to fear of retaliation. Initially established in 2017, the PSEA network comprising members from the UN, INGOs, and NNGOs/CSOs, and including donors and government representatives, implements collective approaches to prevent and respond to SEA. The PSEA network is chaired by the Inter-Agency PSEA Coordinator with two co-chairs rotated on an annual/bi-annual basis. The Network now connects over 155 organizations, with more than 300 trained focal points, 63 percent of whom are women. The PSEA Network works to protect communities from exploitation and abuse while ensuring dignity and respect in humanitarian settings. Equally important, the Network also works to ensure that aid workers operate in a safe and supportive environment with Zero Tolerance for Sexual Harassment (SH), emphasizing the dual responsibility of protecting communities and safeguarding the aid workforce. The In-Agency PSEA Network reports to both the UNCT and HCT, which serve as the steering committees and provide oversight, resources, and guidance to the Network to ensure the implementation of the collective PSEAH Strategy and Action Plan. The Inter-Agency PSEA Coordinator reports directly to the RC/HC who has the ultimate accountability in the system towards PSEA. Investing in this position ensures that humanitarian and development assistance in Nigeria is delivered safely, ethically, and in compliance with “Do No Harm” principles. It mitigates reputational and operational risks while advancing donor priorities on safeguarding, accountability, and gender-based violence prevention. Position Purpose The Inter-Agency PSEAH Coordinator provides advice and strategic support to PSEAH leadership in-country and will report directly to the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC-HC) with matrix reporting to the UNDP Resident Representative. The PSEAH Coordinator aims to reinforce leadership, programmes, capacity, and localization and resource mobilization strategies that ensure the centrality of PSEAH in the humanitarian operations and Sustainable Development Country Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). The presence of the Inter-Agency PSEAH Coordinator does not lessen the responsibility of individual organizations to develop and/or strengthen their own PSEAH programs; final accountability for institutional and collective PSEAH lies in Heads of Offices and the RC-HC respectively. Working closely with Heads of Offices and the PSEAH Co-chairs - UN Women and Malteser International - as well as Sector Lead Agencies, Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO), UNSDCF and other thematic group leads, the Inter-Agency PSEAH Coordinator will undertake the following: Duties and Responsibilities Strengthen leadership, accountability, and coordination Provide overall strategic advice to senior leadership to support the fulfilment of their responsibilities as ultimately accountable for collective PSEAH efforts in Nigeria. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to lead the inter-agency PSEAH Network for technical coordination on systemwide PSEAH, consisting of membership from UN agencies; international, national, and local organizations; multi-lateral organisation, international financial institutions (IFIs); and key government bodies operating in Nigeria. Represent inter-agency PSEAH priorities in relevant high-level coordination bodies and leadership fora, such as the UNCT/HCT, DPPG, relevant thematic platforms. Coordinate close

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