Field Associate

Job Title: Field Associate

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host entity: UNFPA

Assignment country: Ukraine

Expected start date: 25/09/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 5. Gender equality

Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

Type: Onsite

Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Dnipro

Details

Mission and objectives

The UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, promotes gender equality, reproductive health, youth empowerment. The organization was created in 1969, the same year the UN General Assembly declared “parents have the exclusive right to determine freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children”. Together with partners, UNFPA works in 150 countries, and in Ukraine since 1997. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA in Ukraine works for: • creating conditions in which every young person can fulfil the potential, lead a healthy lifestyle, know their reproductive rights and take an active social life; • conducting sexual and reproductive health campaigns to improve access to health and care services and improve its quality, especially for young people; • combating gender stereotypes in society (through the media, compulsory education for civil servants on gender mainstreaming, the improvement of national gender policy and anti-discrimination expertise of school textbooks); • providing information and services to gender-based violence survivors through the creation of crisis centres, supporting the work of mobile teams of psycho-social and support, providing expert support and raising general awareness in society.

Context

The war in Ukraine which started on 24 February 2022 has caused civilian casualties and the destruction of vital infrastructure, forcing millions of people to flee their homes seeking safety, protection, and assistance. They are in urgent need of protection and support. A considerable number of people – mostly elderly, women and children, and people with mobility problems – have remained in villages located very close to the frontline. Most of these people are stranded in areas where there is active fighting or which are subject to heavy daily shelling, and often have limited access to services and basic needs, relying mostly on what is being provided by the local authorities, humanitarian partners and volunteer groups. GBV and SRH risks sharply increased due to military activities, massive displacement of population, and deteriorating security situation in a country where the prevalence of various forms of GBV was already high (the 2018 OSCE survey revealed two-thirds of women experiencing either sexual, physical, or psychological violence since the age of 15 years) before the war. With the growing number of reports and anecdotal evidence on conflict-related sexual violence, threats of trafficking for sex, sexual harassment, and other forms of violence, strengthening coordination for GBViE prevention and response was prioritized by the UNFPA, the lead agency in support of the GBV Sub-Cluster. While National UN Volunteer will promote all intervention of GBViE and SRH, supporting the development of comprehensive response in target cities will be the top priority.

Task description

Under the supervision of the Emergency Response Coordinator, the Field associate will support in collecting information from the field, advice on gaps in response, and advocate for the humanitarian operations in the Eastern and Southern Oblasts. More specifically the Field Associate will perform the following key functions: Assist the Emergency Response Coordinator in: - Collecting/Analyzing needs from the different Inter-Agency convoys and from the hard-to-reach areas; - Identifying needs – post Inter-Agency convoys – for regular GBV and SRH programming and reporting on the progress of response; - Liaising with and Identifying potential partnerships with operational organizations on GBV and SRH response in close consultation with GBV Field Coordinators and SRH Analyst and SRH Specialist; - Liaising with Implementing Partners operating in Eastern and Southern Oblasts and identifying their needs and gaps in response, in consultation with IP Focal Points; - Supporting in arranging meetings, roundtables, seminars and other events related to the work of the Emergency Response Team in the East/South, taking notes, and producing related reports; - Following-up on the implementation of assigned tasks (including meetings, reporting and others); - Assisting with written and oral translations and interpretation when needed; - Perform other tasks as assigned; Results/expected outputs: As an integral UNFPA team member, the candidate will provide efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high quality support to UNFPA and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: - Substantive support to GBV and SRH Programmes in implementing planned activities and expanding its partnership network - Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment - A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in programme/project support preferably in emergency settings, advocacy, and/or other related fields; - Experience of working in/with the area of social protection, and humanitarian response. Experience in GBV and in gender mainstreaming will be a strong asset; - Experience in preparing workshops, seminars, training events, round tables and conferences; - Experience in research assistance, in particular conducting desk reviews and preparing analytical notes, briefs, and presentations in visually compelling ways; - Experience working on similar positions with international organizations/projects will be considered an advantage; - Proficiency in MS Office package, teleconferencing tools; - Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to multitask and be detail-oriented; - Good written and verbal communication skills.

Area(s) of expertise

Administration, Education, Social work

Driving license

-

Languages

Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Public Health, Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Social Sciences or other related fields.

Competencies and values

Competencies and values: - Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNFPA; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNFPA procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; - Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNFPA in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; - Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; - Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. - Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; - Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; - Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; - Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNFPA’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the volunteer shall organise his/her accommodation by themselves. Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Specialist (Dnipro Duty Station) This is a full-time assignment. The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with the possibility of extensions subject to the 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) 1268 USD (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”. • USD 400 entry lump sum, one-time payment. Medical and life insurance: • Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date. • Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum. Leave entitlements: • Annual leave:  UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment. • Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period • Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. • Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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