Project Assistant (Kharkiv)

Volunteering Admin Communications & PR Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Support GBV program implementation and ensure access to essential services.

You have:

• Experience in administrative assistance and development projects/initiatives in the non-profit sphere.
• Experience in programmes/projects related to social protection, GBV prevention & response, sexual and reproductive health, women's empowerment and access to rights is a strong asset.
• Experience in working with GBV/sexual violence survivors, knowledge of best international practices employed as part of response mechanisms is an exceptional asset.
• Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects is a strong asset.
• Ability to advocate for GBV programs and engage local communities effectively.

Contract

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

As a result of the full-scale war in Ukraine, the number of women, men, girls and boys who have suffered from war-related violence, particularly sexual violence, in the country has increased, which is why to support and assist the survivors, UNFPA has established a range of assistance services all across Ukraine. By working collaboratively with partners and mobilizing resources to serve even the most hard-to-reach areas, UNFPA strives to mitigate the long-term impact of the war on the lives of women and girls, men and boys, helping to ensure that they not only survive but also have the necessary support to rebuild their lives and communities. This is in particular done through the membership in the Inter-Agency Working Group to Respond to CRSV and Assist Survivors established to design, implement and monitor the Implementation Plan for the Framework of Cooperation on Prevention and Response to CRSV signed in 2022 between the Government of Ukraine and the United Nations.

With respect to the mentioned above, UNFPA is seeking highly motivated candidates who share our passion of making a sound contribution to creating a Ukrainian society free from gender-based violence, prevent maternal mortality, where every young person can develop their full potential, including in humanitarian settings. Working within a large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, the incumbent will support the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health, and gender with a particular focus on CRSV response.

Under the supervision of the Field Humanitarian Coordinator, Programme Assistant will:

• Drive GBV program implementation at the field level. Focus on empowering survivors by improving their access to essential services.
• Seamlessly manage logistics for impactful initiatives. Arrange travel, venues, and optimize the success of trainings, workshops, and conferences.
• Support effortless communication. Draft, translate, and polish vital documents (letters, minutes, presentations) to support smooth program management.
• Assist in cross-sectoral GBV coordination. Support field working groups to build robust inter-agency partnerships.
• Collaborate with local partners. Provide comprehensive support, furthering the reach of GBV response efforts.
• Track progress and amplify impact. Collect data, compile reports, and highlight the successes of GBV programming.
• Streamline consultant management. Facilitate recruitment, onboarding, and streamline payments to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
• Advocate for UNFPA's mission. Organize events and create media content to raise awareness and amplify the organization's work Ensure proper filing of all products on the office shared drive.
• Facilitate printing requests.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
• Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers.
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible

Professionalism Integrity Teamwork and respect for diversity Commitment to continuous learning Planning and organizing work Communication

administrative assistance and development projects/initiatives, non-profit sphere. * Experience in programmes/projects related to social protection, GBV prevention & response, sexual and reproductive health, women’s empowerment and access to rights is a strong asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organizations positioned to provide a degree of humanitarian relief for conflict-affected people and other people in need. * Experience in working with GBV/sexual violence survivors, knowledge of best international practices and approaches (such as survivo-centred approach and Do No Harm, etc.) employed as part of response mechanisms is an exceptional asset. * Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects is a strong asset

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the UN volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Youth

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 1270 (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.

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