Програмний/а асистент/ка для Фонду Народонаселення ООН / Programme Assistant for UNFPA

In accordance with the organisational mandate and national development priorities of Ukraine, UNFPA is implementing a country programme of technical assistance to Ukraine for 2022−2025. Among several priorities, the country programme seeks to contribute to the development of a robust national system of response and prevention of gender-based violence (GBV), establish functional intersectoral coordination and accountability mechanisms, and enhance institutional capacities at the national and regional levels to ensure that majority of gender-based violence survivors seek and have access to good quality survivor-centered services, and Ukrainian society finds GBV unacceptable.

Since the start of the war in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, more than 10 million people have been forcibly displaced with more than 3.7 million fleeing to the neighboring countries out of which the majority are women and children. GBV risks sharply increased due to military activities, massive displacement of population, and deteriorating security situation in a country where the prevalence of various forms of GBV was already high (the 2018 OSCE survey revealed two-thirds of women experiencing either sexual, physical, or psychological violence since the age of 15 years) before the war. With the growing number of reports and anecdotal evidence on conflict-related sexual violence, threats of trafficking for sex, sexual harassment, and other forms of violence, strengthening coordination for GBViE prevention and response was prioritized by the UNFPA, the lead agency in support of the GBV Sub-Cluster.

The Gender-Based Violence Sub-Cluster (GBV SC) was established in 2015 under the Protection Cluster to deal with Gender-Based Violence in humanitarian settings.

UNFPA is seeking highly motivated candidates who share our passion for making a sound contribution to creating a Ukrainian society free from gender-based violence. We need strong professionals who are proactive, committed to excellence, and keen to deliver high impact and sustained results. Under the supervision of Programme Management Specialist and Programme Management Associate, the Programme Assistant provides support to the coordination, implementation and reporting on UNFPA’s country programme.

Requirements for candidates:

• 2 years of experience in project management, social protection work, humanitarian response or related area.
• Experience with an international organisation or multilateral technical assistance project will be an advantage;
• Demonstrated interest in and/or experience in the areas of capacity development, women’s economic empowerment and gender-based violence will be an advantage;
• Experience in effectively working with stakeholders from the governmental and non-governmental institutions involved in social development work at the national and sub-national levels;
• Good research and analytical skills, ability to multitask and prioritize workload;
• Excellent self-organisation and proactive attitude to work; excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive;
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organisations, and authorities at different levels;
• Proficiency in MS Office package, Google applications and teleconferencing tools;
• Familiarity with UN procedures, policies, and frameworks will be an advantage.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, International Relations, Gender Studies, Project Management, Finance, Business Administration or other related fields.
• Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required
• English, Level: Fluent, 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 1270
• 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/1739001404147968

The final date to apply is November 9 inclusive.