Human Rights and Gender Officer/Trainer (UALO 15)

The Human Rights and Gender Officer/Trainer will report to the Deputy Head of Operations. As part of the Operations Department, s/he will contribute to the efficient and effective completion of relevant tasks.

Context

The Operational Department manages and supervises the conduct of Mission activities whilst ensuring proper orientation and operational coherence towards the end state.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Human Rights and Gender Officer/Trainer will be required, in accordance with the EUAM Mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for Locally Contracted Staff Employed by EUAM Ukraine, Serving in Ukraine, to perform the following tasks:

• Assist the Line Manager in support of his/her contribution to the development of Ukrainian government and ministerial reform policy and in accordance with Mission policy and guidelines;
• Assist in the development of curricula and deliver training on Human Rights/Gender issues;
• Assist and support the Line Manager in the coordination of projects;
• Collect and analyse information contained in communications and publications from different sources, including the press, in coordination of mission Press and Public Information Department with regards to human rights, minorities and gender related topics/issues;
• Take notes/minutes;
• Draft written expert analysis, reports and presentations;
• Perform translations of all types of documents, e.g. laws, administrative regulations, presentations, letters, reports etc. from English to Ukrainian/Russian language and vice-versa;
• Perform interpretation in liaison and consecutive mode from English to Ukrainian and/or Russian language and vice-versa, inter alia at meetings and mentoring sessions at the Ministerial level for the international members of EUAM as assigned;
• Provide support in developing, planning and organizing meetings and events with local authorities, stakeholders and national/international organisations;
• Perform administrative and secretarial duties, draft e-mails, memos, letters and other requested documents as required, including to maintain filing systems;
• Maintain, develop and file documents and recorded data in appropriate database, spreadsheets and all data-related files;
• Deal with information with confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other task as requested by his/her Line Manager.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
• Be in possession of Ukrainian citizenship and/or valid residence and work permits according to Ukrainian laws;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a degree in Human Rights Law, International Relations, Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences, Diplomacy or a closely related field of study, where the normal duration of university education in the country awarded is three (3) years or more and attested by a diploma;
• After having obtained the university degree, at least five (5) years of relevant and proven full-time professional experience including at least two (2) years of experience as a Trainer or in a similar position in the private and/or public sector, acquired after graduation;

Essential criteria:

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Excellent communication skills of English, Ukrainian and Russian;
• Very good knowledge and experience of Office Suite Package;
• Knowledge of human rights, minorities and gender related areas;
• Knowledge of International Human Rights law;
• Experience in Project Management;
• Knowledge of Ukrainian Governmental Institutions, structures and governance processes;
• Experience in positions requiring organizational skills, with a service approach;
• Experience in compiling reports.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Experience of change management, related outreach and consultation, especially in the interface between civilian and uniformed sector, would be a significant advantage;
• Analytical skills and ability to conduct Human Rights and gender analysis;
• Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity.

Personality assets:

• Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver high quality of work in a timely manner even under pressure;
• Ability to perform on-call and irregular working schedule if required;
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with information;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
• Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people, including outside contacts;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.