The position:
Under the supervision of the GBV Programme Analyst, the Project Associate contributes to the design, coordination and implementation of interventions of the UNFPA GBV Response and Prevention Programme with the focus on development and strengthening of GBV prevention systems in target communities.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. The Fund operates globally since 1969 in more than 150 countries and territories. UNFPA focuses on women and young people, because these are the groups whose rights are often compromised. UNFPA has been active in Ukraine since 1997.
In accordance with the organisational mandate and national development priorities of Ukraine, UNFPA implements a country programme of technical assistance to Ukraine for 2018-2022. Among several priorities, the country programme seeks to contribute to the development of robust national system of response and prevention of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV), establish functional intersectoral coordination and accountability mechanisms and enhance institutional capacities at the national and regional levels to ensure that majority of gender-based violence survivors seek and have access to good quality survivor-centred services, and Ukrainian society finds GBV unacceptable.
Since the start of the large-scale military invasion of Russia to Ukraine in February 2022, UNFPA implements a comprehensive nationwide Humanitarian Response Plan to provide life-saving GBV and SRH services to women and girls across Ukraine.
Through its GBV Response and Prevention Programme, UNFPA contributes to improving safety and security of women and girls, and thus, their willingness to participate in community life, including in conflict-affected communities. Women’s engagement and empowerment in community dialogue, including in displacement, is essential for laying a strong foundation for recovery and sustainable peace and development.
UNFPA is seeking highly-motivated candidates that share our passion of making a sound contribution to creating a Ukrainian society free from domestic and gender-based violence. We need strong professionals who are innovative, committed to excellence and keen to transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results.
Job Purpose:
The UNFPA GBV Response and Prevention Programme interventions cover all regions of Ukraine and focuses on the delivery of the following outcomes:
Increased perception of the unacceptability of gender-based violence in Ukrainian society.
Improved equitable access of GBV survivors and people at risk to survivor-centred services.
Establishment of mechanisms of accountability to beneficiaries at the national and local levels.
Project Associate supports programme strands that contribute to the achievement of the Outcome 1 with the aim of increasing perception of the unacceptability of gender-based violence in Ukrainian society.
Project Associate works in a client, quality and results-oriented manner in close collaboration with GBV Programme Team members, all units of the UNFPA Country Office (CO), UNFPA implementing partners (IPs), as well as personnel of other UN agencies to exchange information and ensure smooth implementation of GBV Programme streams and interventions in line with the approved work plans, indicators and milestones (Programme Results Framework).
Project Associate plays a vital role in ensuring smooth planning, coordination, and monitoring of programme interventions on development and strengthening of GBV prevention systems in target communities. S/he is instrumental in facilitating programme/ project implementation on the subnational level using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems ensuring compliance with procedures.
You would be responsible for:
Contribute to the design and implementation of GBV Programme interventions, in particular, the strand related to the development and strengthening of GBV prevention systems in target communities;
Ensure proper and timely deployment of the planned capacity development activities in target communities on prevention. In particular, coordinate all stages of activities delivery, initiate respective UNFPA procurement procedures, liaise with service providers/ICs/invited experts and cooperate with team members for dissemination of information and calls for participation in capacity development activities among the target audience;
Continuously monitor progress in the development of GBV prevention systems at the municipal/community level;
Develop analytical papers on the implementation of prevention work at the community level, document achieved results, risks and challenges in the thematic area, as well as identify opportunities for further interventions;
Provide UNFPA CO with appropriate comprehensive, outcome-oriented, evidence-based reporting information, including inputs to monthly, quarterly and annual reports, GBV Programme Newsletter, and updates to the UNFPA website;
Contribute to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the CO, and drafting relevant materials for dissemination;
Develop TORs to engage qualified consultants and providers to support the effective implementation of project interventions;
Ensure adequate communication, flow of information and provision of technical expertise between the project stakeholders, partners and beneficiaries;
Liaise, interact and coordinate cooperation with contracted consultants, implementing partners, target communities and relevant stakeholders on all matters related to project implementation for the timely and effective achievement of planned results cost-effectively and sustainably;
Perform other tasks as requested by the GBV Programme Analyst and GBV Programme Manager.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in project planning, monitoring and delivery of social development interventions preferably with an international organisation or multilateral technical assistance project;
Sound experience of delivering social development projects at the community level;
Knowledge of social protection, GBV response and prevention will be a strong asset;
Strong ability to collect, validate and holistically analyse data from diverse sources, as well as present results of the analysis in visually compelling ways;
Excellent writing skills and ability to concisely and clearly explain complex concepts and algorithms to diverse audiences;
Proficiency in MS Office package, Google applications and teleconferencing tools;
Familiarity with UN procedures and working methods, particularly with the UNFPA mandate, policies and practices will be a benefit.
Education:
Bachelor Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management or related areas.
Languages:
Fluency in Ukrainian, working proficiency in English will be an asset
Required Competencies:
Values:
Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change
Core Competencies:
Achieving results,
Being accountable,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
Delivering results-based programmes
Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation
Managerial Competencies (if applicable):
Providing strategic focus
Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders
Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
Making decisions and exercising judgment
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Please APPLY for this position via the link before 6 July 2023
