PSEA Coordinator in Polish Humanitarian Action / POLSKA GUMANITARNA AKCIYa

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH), Warsaw-based international non-governmental organization with representation office in Ukraine.

PSEA Coordinator (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) – Kyiv

Organization:  Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH)
Location: Kyiv
Reports to: Compliance Manager
Contract Type: Project-funded

Role Purpose

The PSEA Coordinator leads the prevention, mitigation, and response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) risks across the project. This role ensures safe programming, survivor-centered approaches, and that staff, partners, and communities understand safeguarding standards and have access to safe reporting mechanisms. The PSEA Coordinator also works closely with partners to establish sustainable in-house safeguarding systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. PSEA Strategy & Prevention

• Develop and implement the project PSEA action plan.

• Integrate safeguarding measures into all project activities.

• Conduct SEA risk assessments and mitigation planning.

• Ensure alignment with organizational compliance, donor requirements, and IASC standards.

2. Awareness & Training

• Deliver regular PSEA and Code of Conduct training for staff, partners, volunteers, and senior management.

• Support partners to cascade PSEA training internally and track completion.

• Develop community awareness materials in local languages.

3. Reporting & Response Mechanisms

• Establish and manage confidential reporting channels accessible to all, including people with special needs.

• Ensure safe reporting against staff, partners, and third parties.

• Maintain secure case management systems.

4. Case Management & Investigations Support

• Coordinate survivor-centered referrals.

• Support or participate in investigations according to policy.

• Ensure confidentiality, data protection, and survivor consent throughout the process.

5. Partner Support & Monitoring

• Assess partner safeguarding capacity and develop tailored improvement plans.

• Support partners to establish Codes of Conduct, reporting mechanisms, and safeguarding focal points.

• Monitor partner compliance through field visits and spot checks.

6. Coordination & Reporting

• Participate in inter-agency PSEA networks and working groups.

• Contribute to donor reporting and organizational learning through trend analysis.

• Provide periodic reports to the Compliance Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in social sciences, protection, law, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in safeguarding/PSEA roles.

• Experience in humanitarian emergencies or conflict settings.

• Knowledge of survivor-centered approaches and investigation standards.

Core Competencies

• High emotional intelligence and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Survivor-centered approach.

• Strong facilitation and training skills.

• Cultural sensitivity.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send us the following documents prepared in ENGLISH, following the link:

• Short resume (max. 2 pages) including relevant information on your education and work experience;
• Short cover letter;
• Salary expectation;
• Indication of your availability to start your work for PAH;
• Three references.

Closing date for applications is March 13th  2026.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews.

Please note: due to the urgency to fill the post, recruitment will be done on the rolling basis, and PAH reserves the right to recruit before the deadline.