Job Description

PSEA Officer

The PSEA Officer will provide technical leadership to ensure the integration and implementation of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards throughout the Vaccination Coverage Survey implemented by EMPHNET with support from UNICEF. The role will ensure that all survey personnel comply with EMPHNET's safeguarding policies, Code of Conduct, and humanitarian principles while promoting safe, accountable, and survivor-centered programming.

The position will support PSEA risk mitigation, capacity building, confidential reporting and referral mechanisms, community awareness, and coordination with UNICEF, the Ministry of Health, and relevant humanitarian partners throughout the project implementation.

Scope of Work

The assigned vacancy will include the following tasks, activities, duties, and responsibilities:

Technical 

1. Lead the implementation of PSEA activities throughout the vaccination coverage survey
2. Develop and implement a project-specific PSEA action plan
3. Conduct PSEA risk assessments before and during field implementation
4. Ensure all survey staff complete mandatory PSEA orientation before deployment
5. Ensure every staff member signs the Code of Conduct and PSEA Declaration
6. Build the capacity of supervisors and enumerators on safeguarding, professional conduct, and appropriate community engagement
7. Establish and monitor confidential, safe, and accessible complaint and feedback mechanisms
8. Ensure communities are informed about their rights and available reporting channels
9. Coordinate confidential referrals using a survivor-centered approach
10. Monitor field teams to ensure compliance with UNICEF safeguarding standards
11. Conduct regular field visits and spot checks
12. Document PSEA compliance and prepare monitoring reports
13. Immediately report suspected SEA incidents according to EMPHNET protocols
14. Support Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) activities throughout project implementation
15. Support continuous improvement of safeguarding practices during implementation
16. Perform any other duties assigned by the Team Lead

Job Specification

Education and Specialization:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Psychology, Social Work, Law, Human Rights, Social Sciences, or another relevant discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum years of experience: 3 years. 
• Experience field:
  • Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
  • Protection
  • Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
  • Child Protection
  • Humanitarian Health Programmes
  • Public Health Emergencies
  • Community Engagement
• Other related experience:
  • Experience delivering staff training and capacity building
  • Experience in complaint and feedback mechanisms
  • Experience working in Gaza emergency and humanitarian settings
  • Knowledge of humanitarian principles and safeguarding frameworks

Functional Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of PSEA Minimum Operating Standards
• Excellent facilitation and training skills
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Behavioral Competencies:

• Integrity and professionalism
• Accountability
• Respect for diversity
• Confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to humanitarian principles

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Level of Effort: Full-time
Period of Performance Duration: Two months
Career Level: Mid-Level
Job Role: Technical (eLearning Development) 
Job Location: Gaza Strip, Palestine 
Closing Date: August 9, 2026

EMPHNET maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of abuse, exploitation, harassment, misconduct, and harm. All staff, associates, and partners are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and safeguarding, ensuring that all individuals we work with or serve are protected and treated with dignity and respect, in full alignment with EMPHNET’s safeguarding policies. Read more about it here.