Вакансія: Sustainability Specialist for UNOPS Ukraine
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Вакансія: Sustainability Specialist for UNOPS Ukraine
Following the Maidan revolution of 2013/14, reform has moved to the top of the agenda for the Ukrainian government and its international partners. Within that context, reform of the civilian security sector has been identified as a key priority.
The Government of Ukraine identified some specific reform needs and first steps have been initiated to address shortcomings in the Rule of Law area. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is undergoing a major restructuring with the creation of the National Police of Ukraine (NPU) as an independent agency in 2015, followed by the country-wide recertification process of the former militia staff. Further and complementary efforts are needed to guarantee sustainability of reforms.
The UNOPS Ukraine Office has been established in April 2017. At present UNOPS manages an extensive portfolio of projects in Ukraine and is seeking to expand its delivery. Accordingly, UNOPS is now shifting direct representational and oversight functions to Ukraine.
UNOPS works with multiple partners including the Governments of Ukraine, bilateral and multilateral donors, and United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programme. In keeping with EU-Ukraine Association Agreement of 27 June 2014 and other Government reform initiatives, UNOPS is particularly interested in strengthening its coordination and liaison capacity with relevant Government institutions, Government led mechanisms and emerging trust fund instruments.
The Support for Rule of Law Reforms in Ukraine Project
UNOPS provides project management implementation services and support for the European Delegation and the Government of Ukraine project, focused on reform of the Rule of Law system in Ukraine and to align its functioning with the best European and International practices.
This EU-Funded Project aims to support the creation of an efficient law-enforcement system respectful of human rights in support of the people of Ukraine, via provision of the necessary support to the National Police and other Ukrainian authorities in charge of civilian law-enforcement. On substance matters, the project relies on the EU Advisory Mission [EUAM] to Ukraine which is a Rule of Law and Police Mission, based in Kiev and with presences in Kharkiv and Lviv.
Under the direct operational supervision and guidance of the Project Manager, and in close collaboration with other personnel, the Sustainability Specialist will be embedded within the EUAM in Kiev. S/he will be client-focused and provide support to the Police Reform Project Team and project assurance functions as delegated by the Project Manager, ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work.
The role is embedded within the EU Advisory Mission in Kiev and the Sustainability Specialist is responsible for the sustainability of project operations on behalf of the project, beneficiaries and the clients. S/he will develop a sustainability plan relating to all areas of project activities and will be the focal point for ensuring communication of that plan. He/she is expected to meet and exceed the organizations performance and delivery goals.
Reporting to the Project Manager, or in his/her absence, the Deputy Project Manager, the Sustainability Specialist is responsible to read the project initiation documents (PID), Legal Agreement and have a thorough understanding of the terms, conditions, and the respective roles and responsibilities of the partners/stakeholders to ensure the project(s) products are capable of meeting sustainability requirements for both UNOPS, beneficiaries and the client.
- Advanced University Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Economics or other relevant discipline
- University Degree (bachelor’s degree / first level) with a combination of 2 additional years of relevant professional experience in Project Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Economics or other relevant discipline, may be accepted in lieu of the advance university degree.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification Preferred.
- A relevant combination of academic credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the university education.
- A minimum of 5 years (or more based on academic credentials) of progressive experience in sustainability management issues.
- A thorough understanding and in-depth work experience in sustainable procurement.
- A solid understanding and working knowledge of the supply chain sector.
- Previous experience with UNOPS or a UN Agency is an advantage.
- Experience working in a project-based environment is required.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- MS Office skills required.
- Excellent communication and team network skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian is essential;
- Working knowledge of Russian will be considered as an asset.
For more details about the vacancy and application, please follow this link: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=15709#4
