National Individual Consultant: Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Specialist

Background and Context:

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is a core commitment of the UN Secretary-General and the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC). To deliver on this commitment, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) has prioritized the acceleration of PSEA from the outset of humanitarian response, with a focus on key priority areas including safe and accessible reporting, victims/survivor-centered response, and enhanced accountability. The (D)SRSG/HC/RC and HCT/UNCT is accountable for the implementation of collective PSEA

In Kenya, the UN Country Team (UNCT) operates in a diverse humanitarian and development landscape, engaging with vulnerable populations across multiple sectors and counties. Humanitarian and development programmes often engage vulnerable populations, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), women, children, and marginalized communities. Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by aid workers and other persons in positions of power remains a significant protection risk that undermines human rights, dignity, and the credibility of institutions. In line with global commitments—including the UN Secretary-General’s zero-tolerance policy on SEA, guidelines and national safeguarding frameworks, the inter-agency PSEA Network, convened under the leadership of the Office of the Resident Coordinator, is the primary mechanism for coordinating Kenya’s collective PSEA response, including prevention, risk mitigation, response, and accountability.