Local Development Expert

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Overview

Support Ukraine's local development through strategic planning and capacity building.

You have:

• Minimum of 7 years of professional work experience in policy development or implementation, legislative work, communications or data analysis.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills.
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners at different levels.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Sound security awareness.

Contract

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

This assignment is part of a UNDP project aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s government system for crisis management and recovery. The project focuses on ensuring sustainability, effectiveness, and transparency in crisis response, emergency coordination, and strategic planning. The Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine (hereafter – the Ministry) has identified the need to enhance coordination between different levels of government, including local and national authorities. Strengthening local development capacities is essential for improving governance, supporting sustainable recovery, and ensuring long-term resilience in communities affected by the crisis. A key objective of this initiative is to establish a transparent and structured model of cooperation between the Ministry and international partners. To support this effort, UNDP is seeking a Local development expert with expertise in regional policy development, capacity-building for local authorities, and strategic planning.

The Local Development Expert will ensure the coherence of activities by performing the following tasks:

• Monitor the European funds and programs and conduct a comprehensive analysis to identify relevant opportunities for Ukraine.
• Develop user-friendly instructions and templates for grant applications and coordinating with State Regional Development Fund to support the preparation of high-quality funding applications.
• Provide guidance and mentorship in organizing targeted training programmes for local selfgovernment representatives to enhance their capacity and skills in accessing development funding.
• Support strategic planning and policy development to improve local authorities' access to national and international development resources.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders and partners to streamline project objectives.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and UNDP Ukraine Leadership.

• Accountability

• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism
• Self-management

A minimum of 7 years of professional work experience in policy development or implementation, legislative work, communications or data analysis is desirable. - Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills. - Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; - Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; - Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; - 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 minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; - Sound security awareness.

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

Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 2076 (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. • USD 101.78 Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment) for each month served, paid on completion of contract

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.

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