On 24 February 2022, the military of the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine, with strikes across the territory of Ukraine. Since then, Russia’s invasion imposes a severe humanitarian and socio-economic toll, global energy and food crisis, large-scale destruction of the country’s infrastructure, and disruptions in the provision of critical services and degradation of social fabrics and communities’ ties, triggering one of the world’s most significant forced displacements.

Severe attacks on energy and critical infrastructure facilities leave millions of people without electricity, water or heating supply, struggling to access water, food, health services, materials to repair homes, among others. The continued attacks cause substantial damage to the country’s economy and agricultural production, and also affect the poorest countries worldwide.

UNOPS support to partners spans the humanitarian-development nexus from emergency response to building back better, across the housing, health, education, transport, energy and mine action sectors, through infrastructure, procurement and technical assistance / project management interventions, with the ultimate aim of supporting the country on its EU accession and in its achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals

UNOPS is seeking a GESI/PSEAH Officer with experience in the field of gender and social inclusion (GESI) & protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (PSEAH). The selected candidate will work on GESI/PSEAH with a coordinated approach. S/he will ensure that both GESI and PSEAH 2025 Action Plans are implemented and will conduct a wide range of activities, as stated in the below requirements.

In order to show the highest commitment and independence of PSEAH measures within the Country Office, the GESI/PSEAH Officer will be reporting to the Head of Programmes (deputy Country Director).

In line with UNOPS policies and guidelines, the GESI/PSEAH Officer will perform various tasks and provide vital technical inputs to all activities pertaining to GESI and PSEAH in Ukraine.

GESI technical support:

• Under the guidance of the supervisor and in close collaboration with the GESI Focal Points of the Office, and the Regional GESI Focal Point, coordinate the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the GESI Action Plan for 2025, Create, and update at regular intervals a context-specific factsheet/country profile on gender, using existing resources (UNCT, NGOs, academia) to help in rapid assessment of projects.
• Map current GESI mainstreaming initiatives in projects, identify strategic gaps, and make recommendations.
• Nurture a network of GESI Focal Points in Ukraine + Moldova to promote the exchange of ideas, coordinate the implementation of the Action Plans, and facilitate discussions around relevant issues.
• Identify gaps and training needs and support capacity building activities for all personnel, to strengthen their capacities to mainstream GESI in the design, planning, monitoring and implementation of projects.
• Support the roll-out of internal and general UN advocacy/sensibilization/awareness raising campaigns.
• Increase consultations with women led-organizations, sharing regular feedback and information on activities and projects, and striving for more involvement of women-led organizations receiving funding from UNOPS.
• Actively participate in internal and external meetings, workshops and working groups on GESI, as relevant, and increase and reinforce in-country partnerships with UNCT and key partners (UNWOMEN, UNICEF, UNDP, etc).
• Organize joint briefings/training sessions on GESI & PSEAH to improve understanding of all personnel.
• Review all Concept Notes and Proposals and provide recommendations on inclusion of GESI components from the design stage through to implementation and reporting.
• Identify and share context-specific good practices and contribute to existing and emerging corporate initiatives (youth, disability, etc.) with the Regional Office and globally.
• Work closely with the Communications Officer to ensure project and programme GESI stories and case studies are shared on social media and in communication materials.

Education:

• Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience preferably in social work, social sciences, gender, international development, public management and administration or other relevant related field, OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience preferably in social work, social sciences, gender, international development, public management and administration or other relevant related fields is required

Experience:

• Minimum two years of experience in any of the following areas (including a combination): prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, gender, gender-based violence, sexual harassment, protection or workplace conduct is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in developing and facilitating training and capacity-building activities is required.
• At least 1 year of familiarity with data protection and confidentiality measures is required.
• Understanding of the humanitarian sector is an advantage.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills are an advantage.
• Previous involvement with and knowledge of the UN system would be an advantage.
• Previous involvement with and/or experience working with government, international Non-Governmental Organizations and Local Civil Society Organizations in Ukraine is an advantage.

Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreements (LICA)
Contract level: LICA 9
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

This is a local position, it is therefore open to Nationals of Ukraine and to individuals who have a valid residence/work permit.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.