Local Recovery Collaboration Specialist

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.

This assignment is part of the UNDP's project to strengthen Ukraine's government system for crisis management and early recovery and ensure sustainability, effectiveness, and transparency in crisis and emergency coordination. Additionally, the project aims to support to local communities to establish a swift, effective, inclusive and accountable process for recovery and reconstruction of critical infrastructure for effective service delivery to citizens.

● Provide recommendations on preparation for the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, in collaboration with international partners, donors, and civil society, to the Ministry for Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (hereafter referred to as the Ministry). ● Provide expert support to the Ministry to formulate an intricate blueprint for the design of a comprehensive training regimen tailored to communities, aimed at meticulously preparing them for active participation in the forthcoming URC event. ● Conduct research and analysis, process data, and elaborate on necessary documentation (concept notes, policy proposals, briefs, fundraising considerations, lessons learned, etc.). ● Participate, as requested by management, in project activities (meetings, round tables, conferences, and other public activities) - including preparation, implementation, and follow-up. ● Ensure the mainstreaming of gender equality considerations throughout all work, promote a safe and enabling environment free from any kind of discrimination and abusive behavior, and uphold gender-responsive communications based on corporate principles. ● Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and UNDP Ukraine Leadership.

● Accountability ● Adaptability and flexibility ● Creativity ● Judgement and decision-making ● Negotiation and conflict resolution ● Ethical integrity and commitment to human rights ● Resilience in post-crisis contexts ● Planning and organising ● Professionalism ● Self-management

partnership building, crisis and emergency response, community development.

Experience in development of comprehensive event agendas that ensure smooth flow, optimal engagement, and alignment with event objectives is highly desirable.

Ability to coordinate multiple activities, presentations, and sessions to create a cohesive event program and to coordinate multiple stakeholders is highly demanded.

● Demonstrable accuracy and meticulousness in document production and editing. Possess a solid commitment to producing high-quality work under tight deadlines. ● Strong interpersonal skills are essential. ● A high degree of self-motivation with the ability to operate with minimal supervision is essential. ● The candidate must possess a keen sense of security awareness and adhere to safety protocols.

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 1587 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.