NATIONAL POSTS: Area Gender Based Violence/PSEAH Analyst, Herat / Jalalabad / Kandahar, NO-B (3 posts)

The Area GBV/PSEAH Analyst supports the planning, implementation, monitoring and coordination of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) interventions in the duty station and surrounding areas. The Analyst provides technical, operational and coordination support to ensure high-quality, survivor-centered GBV programming and effective PSEAH safeguarding; ensure safe reporting and referral pathways , compliance and capacity strengthening across UNFPA-supported programmes and partners.

The position contributes to strengthening inter-agency coordination, reinforcing accountability to affected populations, and ensuring alignment with UNFPA policies, humanitarian standards, and national frameworks.

The position reports directly to the respective Area Coordinator.

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

The Area GBV/PSEAH Analyst provides technical and programmatic support for the implementation and monitoring of GBV prevention and response interventions and PSEAH systems in Herat . The position ensures quality assurance, field coordination, partner oversight, compliance with UNFPA standards, and integration of GBV risk mitigation and response, and PSEAH across sectoral programming.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designated authority.

Advanced university degree in a field of study relevant to UNFPA’s mandate, such as sociology, anthropology, social sciences, women’s studies, public health, public administration, international relations, international development, law or other related fields.

Fluency in English and local language Dari and/or Pashto is required. Working knowledge of other UN languages would be an asset.

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here [link removed] to learn more.

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.