Проєктний/а фахівець/фахiвчиня в Україні

Position Responsibilities

The Project Officer will be part of GSF’s Ukrainian team providing technical support to Ukrainian authorities in setting up a robust framework on reparations for victims of conflict- related sexual violence and develop the policies and mechanisms suited to the specific context.

The Project Officer will report to GSF Special Advisor and will work along and in coordination with the Project Coordinator and the Country representative, with GSF Director of Programmes, the Head of Country Advocacy and Technical Support, and other technical experts as needed.

Responsibilities involve the following activities:

• Engage with and support survivor networks and organisations working with them in enabling effective survivor participation in claiming their right to reparation including through consultations and other means;

• Support advocacy for an urgent interim reparation programme and long-term reparations for CRSV through participation in national and international events and conferences, bilateral meetings and other advocacy actions;

• Advocate to embed a survivor-centred and co-creation approach to all reparation efforts and Support the Project Coordinator and the Country Representative in maintaining networks and engage with civil society, including human rights NGOs, women’s organizations, survivor networks, and any other relevant CSOs;

• Work with the GSF team to provide legal and policy advice on the development of relevant legislation and policies to set up a robust framework on reparations for victims of conflict-related sexual violence;

• Support the drafting and advocacy on national legislation, regulations and policies;

• Support the establishment of a Reparations Fund and Registry of Victims in line with

  international best practices, including from GSF’s experience and expertise;

• Support the Project Coordinator on its liaison with other international actors, including various parts of the UN system, on advancing urgent interim reparation and long-term

  reparation for CRSV victims;

• Work closely with the Ukrainian authorities and other relevant actors;

• Support the GSF team with other tasks as necessary.

  Position Requirement

• A Master’s degree in international law, transitional justice, international relations, politics, or other relevant equivalent studies;

• The consultant does not need to be a lawyer, but does need to possess good knowledge of relevant Ukrainian law, institutions and international law;

• Min. 5 years of relevant experience working on human rights, humanitarian law, conflict-related sexual violence, the right to reparation, and/or transitional justice;

• Previous experience of providing advisory/technical support to the legislative and/orexecutive institutions;

• Understanding and endorsement of survivor-centered approaches, including a good understanding of international standards on this issue;

• Experience with support and facilitation of multiple stakeholders’ activities and liaison with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders;

• Fluency in verbal and written Ukrainian and English essential. Knowledge of Russian an asset;

• Ability and desire to work in a diverse team;

• Good networking, diplomatic and planning skills;

• An affinity in working with survivors and promoting a survivor-centered approach.

How to apply

Please send your CV, cover letter and three references to [email protected] with “Project Officer for Ukraine” as the email subject. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and we will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis.