General
Description of assignment title
Community Engagement Specialist (Environment)
Assignment country
Ukraine
Expected start date
01/04/2025
Sustainable Development Goal
13. Climate action
Volunteer category
National UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity
UNDP Ukraine
Type
Onsite
Duration
6 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments
1
Duty stations
Kyiv
Details
Mission and objectives
UNDP supports strategic capacity development initiatives to promote inclusive growth and sustainable human development. Together with national, regional and local authorities, civil societies, private sector, UNDP strives to support Ukraine in its efforts to eliminate poverty, develop people’s capacity, achieve equitable results, sustain the environment, and advance democratic governance. UNDP is in line with 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to achieve national strategic capacity development.
Context
One of main goals of the Project is support the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine in development of necessary legislation for recording the evidence on environmental damage caused by the Russian military invasion, as well as practical mechanisms to collect the evidence throughout Ukraine. Considering emergency needs to recovery actions and limited capacities of the governmental bodies, there are significant needs of external support from international partners. The project “Mitigating the risks of long-term environmental disasters in Ukraine through the establishment of a Coordination Centre on Environmental Damage Assessment” (Environmental Damage Assessment) aims to establish the Coordination Centre on Environmental Damage Assessment. It will enable the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine to execute its mandate, through: – Providing advisory and operational support for the development of the legal framework and institutional capacities; – Elaborating impact assessment methodology; – Training support to increase knowledge of the state officials; – Functioning of the interactive platform on environmental damage (in coordination with other projects/donors); – Development and implementation of communications campaigns to raise awareness amongst the public on environmental damage in general, including on its gendered impacts; – Facilitating gender-responsive assessments of the environmental damage; – Providing and assist in purchasing certified mobile stations/laboratories for measuring environmental data for the State Environmental Inspectorate. The UNDP Energy and Environment Portfolio is seeking for a National UN Volunteer Specialist to support the Environmental Damage Assessment project in their activities.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Project Manager and Communications Officer, the Community Engagement Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting the capacity building and community engagement activities of the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine (SEI). This role is dedicated to raising awareness about environmental damage caused by the war and enhancing SEI’s accessibility to a diverse range of audiences, including the general public on the national and community levels. The Community Engagement Specialist will also promote genderresponsive assessment of the environmental damage by organizing offline and online events, trainings and workshops, and promoting them via social media channels, websites, and other communications tools. Key Responsibilities: 1. Public Engagement: Develop and implement strategies to engage the general public and key stakeholders in discussions and actions related to promote gender-responsive environmental damage assessment on the national and community levels. 2. Community Outreach: Collaborate with local communities, NGOs, and other organizations to foster cooperation in addressing environmental damage and promoting sustainability. 3. Capacity Building: Organize educational programs, trainings, workshops and accelerators 4. Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data related to public engagement efforts, utilizing key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of outreach activities. 5. Collaboration: Work closely with the project team and relevant partners to ensure a coordinated and coherent approach to outreach activities.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
3 years
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
3 years
Languages
Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, International Relations, Environment or other related fields
Competencies and values
• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management
Skills and experience
– Proven knowledge and professional experience in collaborating with communities and organization of educational programs and trainings; – Experience of work with topics of women empowerment and ensuring gender equality will be an asset; – Experience on implementation of international technical assistance projects will be an asset – PC literacy (advanced PowerPoint, Excel, Word skills); – Attention to detail and commitment to clear, concise communication.
Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Community development, Development programmes
Driving license
–
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with the possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. This is a full-time contract. Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1587 (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. • USD 101.78 Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment) for each month served, paid on completion of contract 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.
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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