Assistant on Municipality-Based Work

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

In accordance with the organizational mandate and national development priorities of Ukraine, the United Nations Population Fund implements a country programme of technical assistance to Ukraine. The programme focuses on the needs of adolescent girls, young people with disabilities and those who have suffered from armed conflict, as well as key populations for HIV prevention.

UNFPA is implementing its GBV (gender-based violence) Prevention and Response Programme, which strengthen the national GBV prevention and response system, develop 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-centred services, and Ukrainian society has zero tolerance to GBV.

Under GBV Prevention and Response Programme, the Project “Cities and Communities free from domestic violence” will aim to target 30 municipalities across the country to develop a comprehensive localized model of GBV service provision in accordance with the national legislation and policies and to meet the requirements of the Essential Services Package for women and girls subject of violence. Various forms of technical assistance, including innovation and knowledge transfer, and sharing of good practices from neighboring countries will be extended to target municipalities. It is expected that each municipality will establish local inter-sectoral working groups, conduct needs analysis and develop costed actions plans for the establishment of a set of specialized services for GBV survivors such as shelter and /or day care crisis centers, mobile team(s) and referral systems to appropriate and functional health, police and legal assistance support services. Experiences will be documented and presented as guidance tools for dissemination and further replication by municipalities across the country.

Aiming to develop effective GBV response and prevention systems (at the national and local levels), the project contributes to improving safety of women and girls, and thus, their willingness to participate in community life, including in conflict-affected communities. Women’s engagement and empowerment in community dialogue, including in displacement, is essential for laying a strong foundation for recovery and sustainable peace and development.

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, more than 10 million people had been forcibly displaced with more than 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 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. While National UN Volunteer will promote all intervention of GBV Prevention and Response Programme, supporting the development of comprehensive municipal systems of GBV prevention and response in target cities will be the top priority.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of GBV Program Manager or her designated mandated representative(s), the National UN Volunteer will:

•Contribute to implementation of GBV programme activities, in particular the Project “Cities and Communities free from domestic violence” providing overall support to programme and field consultants, coordinators, experts, etc. •Provide logistical support to programme activities (missions, study tours, trainings, presentations, conferences, workshops, other interventions) including travel arrangements, accommodation, organize the venue, collect supporting documents and reports; assist in preparation of Terms of Reference (TORs) for project assignments, tenders, communication and support with partners and providers and paying for their services; •Draft, translate and send letters, meeting minutes and other documents necessary for programme management, provide help with preparation of the presentations as may be assigned by office management; •Facilitate Individual Consultants recruitment processes, collect the documentation required for the hiring and contract extension and other related procurement actions, including reports; •Assist with programme procurement and planning, ensure procurement is conducted in accordance with UNFPA Procurement Procedures; •Collect, register and maintain information on field activities, and contributes to the preparation of the progress reports; •Assists in producing media materials for placement in UNFPA social media and website.

Results/expected outputs:

As an integral UNFPA team member, the candidate will provide efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support to UNFPA and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: •Substantive support to GBV Programme, in particular its stream “Cities and Communties free from domestic violence, in implementing planned activities and expanding its partnership network •Detailed monitoring table of project implementation in 30 target municipalities is developed and kept updated with comprehensive progress inputs •Project activities in 30 target municipalities are conducted within agreed timeframe and allocated budget, achieving results outlined in GBV Programme Implementation Plan •Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment

Competencies and values:

•Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNFPA; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNFPA procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; •Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNFPA in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; •Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; •Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. •Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; •Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; •Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; •Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNFPA’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

capacity development, municipality-based work, social development and gender-based violence prevention and response (will be an advantage).

•Excellent self-organization and proactive attitude to work; •Good research and analytical skills, and ability to multi-task and prioritize workload; •Good interpersonal, networking, presentation and communication skills; •Motivation to contribute towards prevention of gender-based violence (GBV), strengthening municipal systems of protection of women and girls from violence and to serve others; •Confidence to communicate with stakeholders of different levels; •Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team; •Flexible and open to learning and new experiences; •Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions; •Advanced computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google cloud applications). •Advanced social media user

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves. Taking into account the current circumstances in the country, telecommuting arrangements can be applied by the Host Entity.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Specialist (Kyiv Duty Station)

The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) 1534 USD (equivalent in UAH)  is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. This includes Well-Being Differentials for the period while the ICSC applies hardship classification to duty stations in Ukraine as “E”. • USD 400 entry lump sum, one-time payment.

Medical and life insurance: • Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date. • Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum. Leave entitlements: • Annual leave:  UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment. • Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period • Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. • Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period.