Shelter for Life International (SFL) is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit and international faith-based organization. It has been working in Afghanistan since 1998 and is presently managing long-term and short-term humanitarian and development programs to the people in need in countries around the world. SFL is currently operational in Afghanistan, Liberia, South Sudan, Senegal and Tajikistan. Our Headquarters is located in Minnetonka, MN and funded by multiple donors such as BPRM, USG, USDA and WFP. SFL has rich experience and provides assistance in the following areas; Agriculture Development, Food Security, livelihood and emergency, Shelter and Population Settlement, Application of Microcredit, Infrastructure Development and Health and Nutrition.

The PSEA Focal Point is responsible for leading the organization's efforts to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse. This includes implementing PSEA policies, raising awareness through training, ensuring compliance, and establishing safe reporting mechanisms. The role involves coordinating case management, supporting survivors, and working with staff, partners, and communities to promote a culture of accountability and protection. Additionally, the PSEA Focal Point represents the organization in PSEA networks and ensures continuous monitoring and capacity building to uphold ethical and safeguarding standards.

Shelter for Life implements safe and PSEA-sensitive human resources practices and processes throughout recruitment, contracting, and performance management to ensure the safety and well-being of all staff and beneficiaries.

Shelter for Life has zero-tolerance policy on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA).

• Conduct PSEA training and raise awareness among staff, partners, and beneficiaries.
• Ensure PSEA measures are integrated into projects and community engagement.
• Establish and manage confidential reporting mechanisms.
• Receive, document, and refer cases following organizational protocols.
• Support PSEA integration in recruitment, contracts, and procurement.
• Act as the main PSEA contact and participate in coordination networks.
• Monitor compliance, update policies, and report on PSEA activities.
• Ensure survivor-centered case handling and link survivors to necessary services.
• Maintain respectful conduct with beneficiaries and perform other assigned duties.

Qualification/ Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related position.
• 3 to 4 years relevant work experience in the field of PSEA with NGOs, INGOs or UN agencies.
• Computer skills at the operator level, especially with MS Office packages.
• Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto, both written and spoken. 
• Ability or experience in the field of community driven development
• Having strong report writing skills.   
• Experience in planning, reporting and managing.
• Good communication skill and able to pass the massage/questions in local languages to the respondents.
• Have good interpersonal skills and ability to plan work.
• Supervisory, team worker, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Regional and cultural knowledge of areas of SFL field operations in Afghanistan
• Willingness to work long hours when required
• Ability and willingness to travel to the project sites and outside of duty station within Afghanistan and adjust to the SFL environment as frequently as required
• Honest, proactive, well mannered, and must share values of SFL.
• Willing to stay in field locations
• Ready to work, live and travel in an intricate and strenuous environment.

Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience and send your application / CV to the below email account; afghanistaninfo@shelter.org. Please do not forget to write Position Title and Vacancy Number in the subject of your email.

Academic certificates or references need not to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for an interview.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for a written test and/or interview.

Applications after announcement closing date or Application in hard copy will not be accepted.

The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Shelter for life’s Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention from Sexual exploitation and abuse) and other SFL’s policies prior to a final offer being made.