Mission and objectives

UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA Supports: 1. Reproductive health care for women and youth in more than 150 countries – which are home to more than 80 per cent of the world’s population 2. The health of pregnant women, especially the 1 million who face life-threatening complications each month 3. Reliable access to modern contraceptives sufficient to benefit 20 million women a year 4. Training of thousands of health workers to help ensure at least 90 per cent of all childbirths are supervised by skilled attendants 5. Prevention of gender-based violence, which affects 1 in 3 women 6. Abandonment of female genital mutilation, which harms 3 million girls annually 7. Prevention of teen pregnancies, complications of which are the leading cause of death for girls 15-19 years old 8. Efforts to end child marriage, which could affect an estimated 70 million girls over the next 5 years 9. Delivery of safe birth supplies, dignity kits and other life-saving materials to survivors of conflict and natural disaster 10. Censuses, data collection and analyses, which are essential for development planning

Context

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), established in 1967 as the UN Agency for sexual and reproductive health, works in more than 150 countries to promote gender equality and ensure universal access to reproductive health services, guided by its mission to achieve a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA advances global and national development priorities by supporting countries to end preventable maternal deaths, addressing unmet need for family planning, and eliminate gender-based violence and harmful practices, in line with the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Program of Action and the Sustainable Development Goals leading up to 2030. UNFPA has operated in South Sudan since 2006 and established a full Country Office in 2012, working closely with government institutions, UN agencies, civil society organizations, and development partners to strengthen health systems, expand access to quality reproductive health services, prevent and respond to gender-based violence, and improve population data for planning. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is a core accountability commitment across all UNFPA programming. As a co-chair of the national PSEA Taskforce and state-level coordination mechanisms, UNFPA South Sudan plays a central role in strengthening safeguarding systems and ensuring partners uphold the highest standards of conduct. This assignment focuses on strengthening PSEA systems, enhancing partner capacity, and translating policies into practical, accessible tools and actions. All work will strictly adhere to “Do No Harm” principles, confidentiality, and informed consent.

Task Description

Under the supervision of UNFPA South Sudan Programme Specialist - Gender, the Online Volunteer will carry out the following duties: A. PSEA Systems Review & Risk Analysis · Conduct a desk review of UNFPA PSEA frameworks, partner agreements, and compliance tools · Review partner assessments using the Harmonized Partner Assessment Tool (HPAT) · Identify systemic gaps, risks, and priority areas for strengthening B. Partner Capacity Strengthening · Support the development and implementation of Capacity Enhancement Plans for partners · Provide technical guidance to partners on: PSEA minimum standards, safeguarding policies, code of Conduct compliance · Facilitate and/or support coaching sessions for implementing partners C. Development of Practical PSEA Tools · Develop and/or update user-friendly PSEA materials, including: orientation packages, reporting pathway flowcharts, simplified Codes of Conduct, FAQs for staff and communities · Ensure materials are accessible, context-specific, and easy to use D. Community Awareness & Accountability · Support adaptation of “Zero Tolerance” communication materials into local languages and contexts · Strengthen community-based complaint mechanisms (CBCMs) by: supporting tracking systems, reviewing accessibility and effectiveness E. Training & Knowledge Sharing · Develop PSEA training modules and refresher materials · Support delivery of at least one virtual PSEA orientation session for partners · Contribute to strengthening continuous learning on safeguarding F. Data Management & Reporting · Support development/maintenance of a secure tracking system for: partner compliance, capacity gaps and risk trends · Ensure all data handling complies with UN confidentiality and protection standards · Prepare a final analytical report with findings and recommendations Important scope note This role does not involve handling complaints or conducting investigations. It focuses on prevention, systems strengthening, and capacity building. Results/expected outputs: As an active UNFPA team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNFPA and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: · A PSEA systems review report with identified gaps and recommendations · A partner capacity gap mapping and prioritized action plan · Updated and simplified PSEA guidance materials and toolkits · Support to Capacity Enhancement Plans for implementing partners · At least one PSEA training/orientation session conducted · Strengthened community awareness materials and reporting pathways · A functional tracking system/database for monitoring PSEA compliance trends · A final report summarizing: key findings, risks and mitigation measures, recommendations for sustainability · Integration of AGD principles across all output

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