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Mission and objectives

UNDP supports strategic capacity development initiatives to promote inclusive growth and sustainable human development. Together with national, regional, and local authorities, civil societies, private sector, and UNDP strives to support Ukraine in its efforts to eliminate poverty, develop people’s capacity, achieve equitable results, sustain the environment, and advance democratic governance. UNDP is in line with 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to achieve national strategic capacity development.

Context

The escalation of the war since February 2022 has caused severe damage to the increasingly fragile social and humanitarian situation in Ukraine. One of the imminent needs for rehabilitation and recovery in Ukraine is effective and speedy debris removal and disposal with appropriate measures for mine/explosives, hazardous materials, and environmental safety. The widespread presence of debris and damaged buildings/infrastructure is also severely impeding the return of residents, as well as posing a risk to human health from such hazards, are asbestos, hazardous waste, and unstable buildings. The large quantities of debris strewn in streets, open public spaces, and on plots will inhibit the safe return of residents, restart of businesses, and public services.UNDP is implementing demolition and debris management projects combined with hazardous material treatment and mine action initiatives. The goal of UNDP’s work is to enable the rehabilitation and reconstruction of infrastructures to support the resilient recovery of war-affected communities in Ukraine, ensuring a safe and sound environment, free from dangerous and hazardous materials. To this end, UNDP is recruiting Engineers to ensure the effective and timely implementation of debris removal and management work in accordance with the guidance of the Debris Removal Analyst, Debris Management Specialist, and the Head of Debris Management Unit, under the overall direction of the Project Manager. The incumbent will also provide advisory support and supervision to ensure the quality and efficiency of demolition and debris management works for relevant projects under the Energy and Environment pillar.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments and identify priority demolition and debris removal sites.
• Contribute to planning and documentation for smooth implementation.
• Liaise with government bodies and mine action partners to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Supervise site engineers and contractors performing construction, demolition, and debris removal.
• Monitor progress and compile daily/weekly reports
• Support the preparation of project reports, technical documentation, and handover materials.
• Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, and safety standards.
• Provide technical support to local authorities.

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

Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of USD 1587 (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».

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/1781633623777536