Адміністративний/на помічник/ця з питань гендерної інтеграції / Administrative Assistant on Gender Mainstreaming (DPM Office for EU Integration)

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women’s work in Ukraine focuses on supporting the government and civil society in advancing gender equality and implementation of national and international commitments on gender equality and women’s human rights. UN Women Ukraine implements interventions on the following four thematic priorities: Peace and Security, Humanitarian Action and Disaster Risk Reduction; Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and Women; Women’s Economic Empowerment; Governance and Participation in Public Life. UN Women works closely with the UN Country Team in the integration of women’s rights and gender equality in all spheres of UN work. The 2023 Strategic Note is aligned with the UN Transitional Framework covering the following areas: Humanitarian Response; Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus and Early Recovery.

In June 2022, Ukraine received the status of a European Union candidate, and considering that gender equality belongs to the key EU values, gender mainstreaming during the processes of European Integration will be an integral part of the work of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.

The full-scale armed invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on February 24, 2022, is a grave violation of the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the UN Charter. It caused untold destruction, displaced millions, and resulted in unacceptable violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and the greatest modern challenge to global peace and security. The impacts of war are uneven, with the greatest effects on women, children, and people with disabilities. Recovery and reconstruction are the key priorities for Ukraine. UN Women considers its high priority to support the efforts of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration to ensure gender-responsive recovery.

The Sweden-funded project «Transformative approaches to achieving gender equality in Ukraine» will keep providing further administrative and technical support to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration in its efforts on gender equality policy coordination and strengthening synergy among the Government and the development partners.

As part of its assistance, UN Women is looking for an Administrative Support Assistant on Gender Mainstreaming to support the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration. The UN Volunteer should perform the tasks as needed and agreed with the DPMO. The consultant can be physically located at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration or working online.

Requirements for candidates:

• 1 year of experience in providing administrative/technical support.
• Minimum 3 months of relevant work experience in the field of human rights or gender equality;
• Experience in cooperation with multiple stakeholders — governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, NGOs, international organizations, UN agencies, etc.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in human rights, international human rights, law, international law, gender studies, or other relevant fields.
• Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required
• English, Level: Working Knowledge, Required

You will have the opportunity to apply your talent while working for a noble cause. UN Volunteers receive a monthly living allowance (VLA), as well as life insurance and full health insurance.

This position comes with the following benefits and entitlements for UN Volunteers (National UN Youth Volunteer):

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (equivalent in UAH): USD 1,270
• Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance
• Annual leave: 30 days
• Certified sick leave: 30 days annually
• Uncertified sick leave: 7 days annually
• Learning leave: 10 days annually

To apply for a vacancy, please first register on the UN Volunteers platform https://app.unv.org/ and send an application using this link: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1745978547384576

The final date to apply is January 22 inclusive.