Programme Associate (UNFPA)

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022−2025) reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture UNFPA strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. UNFPA strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to «build forward better», while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize goals.

The Fund operates globally since 1969 in more than 150 countries and territories. UNFPA has been active in Ukraine since 1997. UNFPA focuses on women and young people, because these are the groups whose rights are often compromised. Among several priorities of the country programme of technical assistance to Ukraine is to contribute to the development of a robust national system of response and prevention of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV), ensure access to quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, enhance resilience and develop capacities of young people.

Since the start of the large-scale military invasion of Russia to Ukraine in February 2022, UNFPA implements a comprehensive nationwide Humanitarian Response Plan to provide life-saving GBV and SRH services to women and girls across Ukraine. Through its Gender-Based Violence in Emergency (GBViE) Programme, UNFPA contributes to improving protection and security of women and girls, and thus, their willingness to participate in community life, including in war-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.

UNFPA is seeking highly motivated candidates that share our passion of making a sound contribution to creating a Ukrainian society free from gender-based violence. We need strong professionals who are innovative, committed to excellence and keen to transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results.

Requirements for candidates:

• 3 years of experience in professional experience in project management, social protection work, humanitarian response or related area.
• Demonstrated interest in and/or experience in the areas of capacity development, social development and gender-based violence will be an advantage.
• Excellent self-organisation and proactive attitude to work.
• Good research and analytical skills, ability to multitask and prioritise workload.
• Proficiency in MS Office package, Google applications and teleconferencing tools.
• Familiarity with UN procedures, policies and frameworks will be a benefit.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Social Work, International Relations, International Development, Gender Studies, Project Management or related areas
• Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required
• English, Level: Fluent, Required

You will have the opportunity to apply your talent while working for a noble cause. UN Volunteers receive a monthly living allowance (VLA), as well as life insurance and full health insurance.

This position comes with the following benefits and entitlements for UN Volunteers (National UN Volunteer Specialist):

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (equivalent in UAH): USD 1,587
• Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance
• Annual leave: 30 days
• Certified sick leave: 30 days annually
• Uncertified sick leave: 7 days annually
• Learning leave: 10 days annually

To apply for a vacancy, please first register on the UN Volunteers platform https://app.unv.org/ and send an application using this link: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1754459275569408

The final date to apply is May 1 inclusive.