Under the overall supervision of the PSEAH Officer and technical supervision of the Gender Specialist on gender-related activities, the PSEA Associate provides operational support to the implementation of PSEA and safeguarding activities. The incumbent works in close coordination with the Gender Associate and other teams to support capacity-building, awareness-raising, and field-level implementation of safeguarding initiatives, in line with Client policies and procedures.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of Client PSEA trainings to CO Client staff and related personnel (national and international staff, JPOs, secondees, consultants, UNVs, interns, third-party contractors, etc.), using existing training materials; in coordination with HR, support the tracking of training compliance.

• When required, support the translation of PSEA awareness-raising and communication materials into local languages (Dari and Pashto).

• Support capacity-building of Client partners on PSEA, including supporting partner PSEA capacity assessments, delivering trainings to partner staff, and briefing partners on applicable PSEA requirements.

• Support the logistical and administrative arrangements for safeguarding activities, including raising PRs and coordinating the organization of Gender and PSEA trainings and workshops.

• Support the facilitation of men’s support sessions, including travelling to field locations to lead the sessions with male staff using established approaches and materials, as required.

• Work closely with PSEA and Gender focal points in the field locations, providing technical support for the implementation of safeguarding workplans.

• Continually support awareness-raising activities and promote the reporting of sexual misconduct to Client through the We Are All In platform and other established reporting channels developed within the country.

• Support the Safeguarding Unit in conducting PSEA and Gender assessments in the field locations using relevant tools (PSEA risk assessment tool and gender analysis tool), including supporting focus group discussions with men community members.

• Provide functional support to maintain business continuity of PSEA and safeguarding activities, in coordination with relevant colleagues and in line with established procedures.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, human rights and related field from an accredited academic institution with four (4) years of professional working experience.

     Or

• High School diploma with Six (6) years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

• Prior experience working on PSEA, AAP and/or gender-related activities, is preferred.

• Knowledge of and previous experience in PSEA, gender, protection, accountability to affected populations (AAP), and/or gender-based violence (GBV), is preferred.

• Experience in delivering trainings and supporting capacity-building initiatives for staff and/or partners using established materials.

• Strong language skills to support and deliver trainings in English, Dari and Pashto; knowledge of additional local languages is an asset.

Skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.

• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

• Flexibility in working overtime when needed.

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).

• Willing to collaborate with and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions.

Languages:

• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

• Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.

• Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Under the overall supervision of the PSEAH Officer and technical supervision of the Gender Specialist.

Required Competencies:

        VALUES - All staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioral indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

This role has no team management responsibility

• Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

• Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

• Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.
  

• Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.