Project Assistant (GBV/CRSV Response at UNFPA)

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.

To further the Framework’s implementation, a comprehensive UN Joint Interagency Project bearing the title «Strengthening national and community-based CRSV prevention and response mechanisms in Ukraine through a survivor-centred multi-sectoral approach is launched under the auspices of the UN Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict, chaired by the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. The project implementers are UNFPA, IOM, UN Women, UNODC, WHO, UNDP.

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.

Requirements for candidates:

• 2 years of experience in using office software packages and web-based management systems, as well as solid overall computer literacy.
• 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 survivor-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
• Prior experience with UN online systems (Atlas, Quantum, etc.) is an asset.
• Security awareness.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in project management, population, development, demography and/or other related social science discipline.
• 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 Youth Volunteer):

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (equivalent in UAH): USD 1,270
• 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/1752715290253568

The final date to apply is April 12 inclusive.