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PSEA Focal Point

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Full Time 2026-01-18 Female
Job Overview
Location
Helmand
Organization
WADAN
Employment Type
Full Time
Category
Other
Nationality
National
Gender
Female
Education
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related field.
Experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience in humanitarian work, protection, safeguarding, or related areas.
Salary
As per organization salary scale
Contract Duration
Project base
No. of Jobs
1
Vacancy Number
W-0215
City
Lashkargah with travels to the participatory District
Closing Date
2026-01-18

About WADAN

Established in August 2002, WADAN is an indigenous, government registered NGO. We undertake community and institutional development, civic education, education, drug control, human rights, anti-corruption, protection, livelihood and child protection initiatives. Headquartered in Kabul, WADAN has offices in provinces that provide national coverage.

For details please visit our website at www.wadan.org

Job Description

The Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Focal Point is responsible for ensuring compliance with policies and procedures aimed at preventing and responding to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) within the organization. The PSEA Focal Point will work closely with management, staff, and partners to promote a safe and respectful working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the implementation and enforcement of PSEA policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and assess PSEA compliance within the organization and its programs.
  • Support the development and revision of internal policies related to SEA prevention and response.
  • Ensure that all staff, partners, and beneficiaries understand their rights and responsibilities under the PSEA framework.
  • Organize and conduct PSEA training sessions for staff, volunteers, and partners.
  • Provide technical guidance and support on PSEA-related matters.
  • Develop and disseminate PSEA awareness materials and communication tools.
  • Ensure that all staff and stakeholders are aware of the reporting mechanisms available for SEA cases.
  • Receive and handle SEA allegations in a confidential and sensitive manner.
  • Support investigations in coordination with relevant internal and external entities.
  • Ensure that survivors receive appropriate support and referrals to necessary services.
  • Act as the organization's representative in PSEA-related coordination groups and inter-agency networks.
  • Collaborate with other organizations and agencies to strengthen PSEA initiatives and best practices.
  • Liaise with donors, government agencies, and partners to enhance PSEA compliance.

Safeguarding, PSEA, and Compliance

  • Ensure integration and implementation of Protection from Sexual Exploitation and
  • Abuse (PSEA), Child Safeguarding, and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) principles across all project activities.
  • Ensure staff and partners adhere to organizational policies, WHO requirements, and codes of conduct.
  • Report and address safeguarding concerns in line with established procedures.

Job Requirements

The Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Focal Point is responsible for ensuring compliance with policies and procedures aimed at preventing and responding to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) within the organization. The PSEA Focal Point will work closely with management, staff, and partners to promote a safe and respectful working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the implementation and enforcement of PSEA policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and assess PSEA compliance within the organization and its programs.
  • Support the development and revision of internal policies related to SEA prevention and response.
  • Ensure that all staff, partners, and beneficiaries understand their rights and responsibilities under the PSEA framework.
  • Organize and conduct PSEA training sessions for staff, volunteers, and partners.
  • Provide technical guidance and support on PSEA-related matters.
  • Develop and disseminate PSEA awareness materials and communication tools.
  • Ensure that all staff and stakeholders are aware of the reporting mechanisms available for SEA cases.
  • Receive and handle SEA allegations in a confidential and sensitive manner.
  • Support investigations in coordination with relevant internal and external entities.
  • Ensure that survivors receive appropriate support and referrals to necessary services.
  • Act as the organization's representative in PSEA-related coordination groups and inter-agency networks.
  • Collaborate with other organizations and agencies to strengthen PSEA initiatives and best practices.
  • Liaise with donors, government agencies, and partners to enhance PSEA compliance.

Safeguarding, PSEA, and Compliance

  • Ensure integration and implementation of Protection from Sexual Exploitation and
  • Abuse (PSEA), Child Safeguarding, and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) principles across all project activities.
  • Ensure staff and partners adhere to organizational policies, WHO requirements, and codes of conduct.
  • Report and address safeguarding concerns in line with established procedures.

Submission Guidelines

WADAN is accepting applications from interested individuals.  If you are interested in being considered, please submit your CV and cover letter via (jobs@wadan.org) noting the position title in the subject line i.e., “ PSEA Focal Point W-0215” or your application will not be considered. Only short-listed individuals will be contacted for the written test and after that for an interview. If you are not contacted TWO or THREE WEEKS after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post.

When applying, please rename your CV with your full name e.g. Omid Ahmadi Otherwise, the system will not accept your application.

توجه: هنگام ارسال درخواست، لطفاً  (سی وی) خود را با نام کاملتان (مثلاً امید احمدی) تغییر نام دهید. در غیر این صورت، سیستم  (درخواست) شما را قبول نخواهد کرد
یادونه: د غوښتنلیک سپارلو پر مهال، مهرباني وکړئ خپل سی وي د خپل بشپړ نوم سره ونوموی (لکه، امید احمدی ). که نه، سیسټم به ستاسو غوښتنلیک ونه مني

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