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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.

The Ministry for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine was created in response to the situation of temporary occupation of a part of Ukrainian territory in the East of the country and in Crimea, and was tasked to shape and implement the state policy on rehabilitation and peace building in areas affected by the conflict and on reintegration of the temporary occupied territory of Ukraine.

Under the Letter of Understanding between the UNHCR and the Ministry, UNHCR provides sup-port in various areas, including Strategic Communication. In this context, it is envisioned the candidate will enhance the efficiency of communication of the Ministry with international counterparts.

The UNV will be based at the Ministry’s premises in Kyiv, and will be formally supervised by the Associate Legal Officer of the UNHCR Representation. Practical supervision of the UNV’s performance will be realized by a designated official at the Ministry.

The national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Translate written correspondence between the Ministry and different international stakeholders (including UNHCR) from Ukrainian/Russian to English and vice versa. With up to 210 pages per month that need to be translated, the UNV will work on the translations in conjunction with the respective units of the Ministry; • Translate key documents pertaining to the work on draft laws and policies developed by the Ministry; • Collaborate with UNV online volunteers in case of the need for translation of larger documents. Proofread such translations and ensure correct terminology and accuracy; • In cooperation with the mentioned UNV online volunteers, manage the update of the English version of the Ministry’s website; • Interpret (consecutively) where needed in meetings of the Ministry’s representatives with international organizations and embassies, from Ukrainian/Russian to English and vice versa; • Liaise with UNHCR in Kyiv regarding technicalities that will be crucial to understanding of translations; • Stay abreast of political and socio-economic developments in Ukraine and in the region, as well as of operational developments; • Any other duty, as requested by the supervisor.

• Adaptability and Flexibility • Client Orientation • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Managing Performance • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Self-Management • Technological Awareness • Working in Teams

relevant field of work. • Ability to provide high quality translations from English to Ukrainian and Russian and vice versa • Capacity to undertake translations simultaneously and to meet tight deadlines. • Certified translator/interpreter and/or graduated from a translation/interpretation school/course desirable but not mandatory.

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves. Entitlements of National UN Volunteer (Specialist)

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) USD 1180 (equivalent in UAH) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Medical and life insurance: 1. Medical insurance: National UN Volunteers and their family (maximum 3 of their dependents) are covered by a medical insurance scheme for the duration of the assignment to cover medical treatment costs incurred during the assignment. This includes permanent disability insurance. 2. Post Service Medical Coverage: Health insurance of national UN Volunteers and their family (maximum 3 of their dependents) extends one month after the last day of the national UN Volunteer Contract date to assist with reintegration into national healthcare schemes after their service is completed. 3. Life Insurance: National UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the assignment. In the event that a national UN Volunteer dies during the UNV assignment, the designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive the life insurance lump sum. Leave entitlements: 1. Annual leave: National UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to annual leave at the rate of 2.5 working days per completed month of assignment. However, a national UN Volunteer can at no point during the UNV assignment accrue more than 30 days of annual leave. 2. Certified Sick Leave: Sick Leave which is certified by a qualified medical physician is charged to the national UN Volunteer’s balance of certified Sick Leave days. The maximum balance of certified Sick Leave days for the respective Contract is calculated on the basis of 2.5 working days per month of the Contract duration and can be used at any point in the assignment. 3. Uncertified Sick Leave: Uncertified Sick Leave is leave that is not validated by a certificate from a qualified medical physician. National UN Volunteers on more than 6-month contracts may be absent on the basis of uncertified Sick Leave up to a maximum of 7 working days. For contracts duration of less than 6-months, UN Volunteers are eligible to 4 working days.