National PSEA Specialist Consultant

About the role

The United Nations Population Fund is seeking a National Individual Consultant to strengthen coordination, implementation and monitoring of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) commitments in Kenya. Based in the Resident Coordinator’s Office, the consultant will work closely with UN agencies, NGOs and government partners.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation and compliance of PSEA policies across the UNCT network, integrating principles into programme design and conducting risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver training, orientation and awareness sessions on PSEA, codes of conduct and safeguarding for network members.
• Strengthen community‑based complaints and feedback mechanisms to ensure they are safe, confidential, gender‑sensitive and accessible.
• Coordinate intake, referral pathways and survivor‑centred response for SEA allegations, ensuring confidentiality and dignity.
• Represent the PSEA network in national and inter‑agency coordination forums and build partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs and government bodies.
• Track, report and analyse PSEA activities, trends and compliance indicators, supporting audits and annual reporting.

Required profile

• Proven experience in PSEA coordination, safeguarding or protection within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with multiple UN agencies, NGOs and government partners.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for training and stakeholder engagement.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of UN PSEA policies, IASC guidelines and Kenyan safeguarding frameworks.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to design and manage community‑based complaints mechanisms.