Inter-Agency PSEAH Coordinator [Open to all applicants]

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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

Lead development of PSEAH Nigeria-wide inter-agency strategic action

Oversee implementation of the Nigeria PSEAH Programme.

Ensuring accountability and effective integration of a victim/survivor centred approaches (V/SCA) in the PSEAH Programme, In coordination with the Protection Sector, GBV and Child Protection sub-Sectors; and the Inter Sector coordination Group (ISCG); the UNSDCF.

Lead engagement with key stakeholders and coordination bodies and facilitate knowledge dissemination 

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: May supervise support personnel.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Achieve Results - LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact 
Think Innovatively - LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems 
Learn Continuously - LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands 
Act with Determination - LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner - LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion - LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

People Management 

UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site [link removed]. 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business Direction & Strategy - System Thinking:  Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Business Management - Portfolio Management:  Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization's programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity. Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management
2030 Agenda: People - Gender:  Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Business Management - Results-based Management:  Ability to manage the implementation of strategies,programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts,
methodologies, instruments, and tools. 
Business Development - Knowledge Generation:  Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and
new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations. 
2030 Agenda: Peace - Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Responsive Institutions:  Joint Programme on building national capacities on conflict prevention
Business Direction & Strategy - Negotiation and Influence:  Reach a common understanding/agreement, persuade others, resolve points of difference through a dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and create ‘win-win’ situations.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Language:

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Probation

For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Right to select multiple candidates

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