Експерт/ка з розвитку потенціалу (ПРООН) / Capacity Development Expert (UNDP)

This assignment is part of the UNDP’s project to strengthen Ukraine’s government system for crisis management and early recovery and ensure sustainability, effectiveness, and transparency in crisis and emergency coordination. The project fosters response planning of the central government, the oblasts/rayons, and other stakeholders, including the international community, civil society organisations, and the private sector, while safeguarding the delivery of services and building stronger resilience among host communities and IDPs.

This UNV assignment is part of the UNDP project related to enhancing crisis management and emergency response capacities of the government authorities of Ukraine at all levels.

Requirements for candidates:

• 15 years of experience in providing technical expertise at the national and/or international level.
• Work experience in Ukrainian government agencies will be an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, International Law, Economics, Management, Public Administration, Political Science, or Social Sciences.
• Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required
• English, Level: Working Knowledge, 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 Expert):

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (equivalent in UAH): USD 2,076
• 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

The initial contract is concluded for 3 months with the possibility of an extension.

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/1747227809924352

The final date to apply is February 12 inclusive.