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UNDP - United Nations Development Programme · apply by Oct 29, 2026

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Inter-Agency PSEAH Specialist [Open to internal and external applicants] UNDP - United Nations Development Programme Monrovia National NPSA-10, National Personnel Services Agreement level Speaks English Application deadline: October 29, 2026 (6 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool The Inter-Agency PSEAH Specialist will provide strategic leadership and coordination for the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) across UN and partner operations in Liberia. This role involves advising senior leadership, coordinating the inter-agency PSEAH Network, and ensuring effective implementation of PSEAH strategies. The Specialist will also focus on strengthening accountability, capacity-building, and survivor-centered approaches while engaging with various stakeholders. The position requires a strong commitment to safeguarding and ethical humanitarian practices. Candidate Requirements: Master's degree in relevant field or Bachelor's with 2 years experience 5 years experience in PSEAH or related field Experience in coordination and stakeholder engagement Data analysis and reporting skills Capacity-building and training experience Strong communication and advocacy skills Field experience in humanitarian or development settings Fluency in English 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 Liberia faces a complex and evolving humanitarian and protection context shaped by a combination of socioeconomic fragility, climate-related shocks, and pockets of recovery from past crises. Persistent poverty, high unemployment, food insecurity in vulnerable communities, and weak service delivery systems continue to expose significant segments of the population to heightened risk. Seasonal flooding, particularly in low-lying and densely populated areas such as Monrovia and surrounding counties, frequently leads to displacement, destruction of housing, disruption of livelihoods, and increased public health risks, further compounding household vulnerability. Against this backdrop, protection risks remain significant, with Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) continuing to be a critical concern within humanitarian and development settings. Liberia is consistently identified in regional safeguarding analyses as a context where SEA risks remain present due to structural vulnerabilities, limited access to complaint mechanisms in remote areas, power imbalances, and constrained institutional capacity. While awareness of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards has improved across sectors, gaps remain in survivor-centered reporting systems, community trust in complaint mechanisms, and consistent accountability enforcement. Underreporting remains a key challenge, driven by fear of retaliation, stigma, and limited confidence that complaints will lead to meaningful action. The UN and partners in Liberia have progressively strengthened collective safeguarding mechanisms through an inter-agency PSEA network composed of UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs/CSOs, donors, and relevant government counterparts. This network provides a coordinated platform for prevention, risk mitigation, and response to SEAH. It is typically chaired by an Inter-Agency PSEAH Specialist, supported by rotating co-chairs, and links over 100 partner organizations across the humanitarian and development landscape. The network also engages a growing cadre of trained PSEA focal points to strengthen community outreach, awareness-raising, and safe referral pathways, while promoting survivor-centered approaches. The inter-agency PSEA structure in Liberia reports to the UN Country Team (UNCT) and Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), which provide strategic oversight, guidance, and support for implementation of the collective PSEAH strategy and action plan. The Inter-Agency PSEAH Specialist will report administratively to the Deputy Resident Representative (DRR) UNDP, to the Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator, who holds system-wide accountability for advancing PSEA commitments across the UN and partners. Investing in dedicated PSEA capacity in Liberia is essential to ensure that humanitarian and development assistance is delivered safely, ethically, and in line with "Do No Harm" principles. It strengthens accountability to affected populations, reduces reputational and operational risks, and supports donor expectations on safeguarding, gender equality, and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse. Duties and Responsibilities Strengthening Leadership, Accountability, and Coordination The role provides strategic leadership support to senior UN leadership in Liberia, particularly the Resident Coordinator (RC), UN Country Team (UNCT), and Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), to ensure effective Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) across all UN and partner operations in Liberia. Provide strategic advisory support to senior leadership to ensure strong accountability for system-wide PSEAH implementation in Liberia. Collaborate closely with UN senior leadership to coordinate the inter-agency PSEAH Network in Liberia, including UN agencies, INGOs, national NGO

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