Вакансія: Project Assistant

This UNV assignment is part of the UNFPA GBV Response and Prevention Programme. Since 2015, the Programme has been working to develop a comprehensive national system of response and prevention of domestic and gender-based violence in Ukraine, including conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). The Programme provides support to the Government of Ukraine to strengthen policy and legal framework, improve access of survivors to quality assistance and transform social norms that condone GBV in Ukrainian society.

Furthermore, because of the full-scale war in Ukraine, the number of women, men, girls and boys who have suffered from war-related violence, particularly sexual violence, in the country has increased, which is why to support and assist the survivors, UNFPA has established a range of assistance services across Ukraine. By working collaboratively with partners and mobilizing resources to serve even the most hard-to-reach areas, UNFPA strives to mitigate the long-term impact of the war on the lives of women and girls, men and boys, helping to ensure that they not only survive but also have the necessary support to rebuild their lives and communities. This is in particular done through the membership in the Inter-Agency Working Group to Respond to CRSV and Assist Survivors established to design, implement and monitor the Implementation Plan for the Framework of Cooperation on Prevention and Response to CRSV signed in 2022 between the Government of Ukraine and the United Nations. To further the Framework’s implementation, a comprehensive UN Joint Interagency Project bearing the title «Strengthening national and community-based CRSV prevention and response mechanisms in Ukraine through a survivor-centered multi-sectoral approach is launched under the auspices of the UN Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict, chaired by the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. The project implementers are UNFPA, IOM, UN Women, UNODC, WHO, UNDP.

With respect to the mentioned above, UNFPA is seeking highly motivated candidates who share our passion of making a sound contribution to creating a Ukrainian society free from gender-based violence, prevent maternal mortality, where every young person can develop their full potential, including in humanitarian settings. Working within a large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, the incumbent will support the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health, and gender with a particular focus on CRSV response.

Requirements for candidates:

• 3 years of experience in the field of assistance and development projects/initiatives, non-profit sphere, experience in donor-sponsored initiatives.
• Experience in programmes/projects related to social protection, GBV prevention & response, sexual and reproductive health, women’s empowerment and access to rights is a strong asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organizations positioned to provide a degree of humanitarian relief for conflict-affected people and other people in need.
• Experience in working with GBV/sexual violence survivors, knowledge of best international practices and approaches (such as survivor-centred approach and Do No Harm, etc.) employed as part of response mechanisms is an exceptional asset.
• Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects is a strong asset.
• Non-profit project/programme management and/or Crisis response and/or Humanitarian coordination and/or Equal rights promotion and/or Population and development and/or Monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems, as well as solid overall computer literacy.
• Prior experience with UN online systems (Atlas, Quantum, etc.) is an asset.
• Security awareness.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, International Relations, Gender Studies, Project Management, Finance, Business Administration or a related field is required.
• 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 Volunteer Specialist):

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (equivalent in UAH): USD 1,587
• 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/1777834175036672

The final date to apply is January 20 inclusive.