Ukraine Job Openings

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Project Associate, NPSA6 - National Position

FULL TIME

September 27, 2024

Job Identification

20987

Locations

Kyiv, Ukraine

Posting Date

09/27/2024, 08:29 AM

Apply Before

10/11/2024, 10:59 PM

Job Schedule

Full time

Agency

UNDP

Grade

NPSA-6

Vacancy Type

National Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area

Effectiveness

Contract Duration

1 Year with Possibility for extension

Education & Work Experience

Bachelor's Degree - 3 year(s) experience OR High School certificate- 6 year(s) experience

Required Languages

Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required

Vacancy Timeline

2 Weeks

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Northern Ukraine has approximately 3 million ha of wet peat soils, many of which have been drained for agriculture; approximately 1 million ha remain in a natural state. This landscape is a mosaic of steppe forests, wetlands, and river valleys, which sustain rich but threatened ecosystems. Livelihoods are agriculture-based, with livestock farming a key part of the economy. Although the drained peatlands briefly provided rich agriculture lands, over a short time the drained peatlands have become degraded, as mineralization and peat fires take a continuous toll, while emitting GHGs. The water table across the region continues to subside, which causes forest die-offs. Peat fires also have a significant negative impact on human health and local economies. Land use is not optimized, so agriculture continues to encroach on high value ecosystems. However, increased grazing and hay cutting could be beneficial in some abandoned lands in order to maintain biodiverse open peat meadows that are being overgrown by woody vegetation. Underlying drivers of this situation are limited local and national capacity and coordination in land use planning, limited technical knowledge for agriculture on wet peatlands (paludiculture), limited capital access and investment in sustainable agriculture, limited and deteriorating water management infrastructure, and livestock value chains that currently do not sufficiently incentivize sustainable livestock production in peatlands.
The project will catalyze a transition across the landscape to sustainable livestock farming in peatlands, while restoring key areas for maintenance of ecosystem services to support both vibrant livestock agriculture and biodiversity. This will be achieved through i) implementation of Integrated Land Use Plans (ILUPs); ii) promotion of sustainable livestock production practices and value chains, including a multi-stakeholder sustainable livestock platform; iii) conservation and restoration of natural habitats; and iv) coordination, learning, information dissemination, and knowledge management. Planned project results include more than 9,000 direct beneficiaries; improved status of biodiversity including 18 globally significant species; 150,000 ha under improved agriculture; 40,000 ha of land restored; 240,000 ha of high value peatlands and steppe forest ecosystems conserved; and increased knowledge and understanding of sustainable livestock practices in wet peat soils.
In this context, the Project Associate will be responsible for the overall support of implementation of the described projects and other related outputs related in the Energy and Environment Portfolio, performing a variety of standard operational services within the projects’ frameworks ensuring high quality and accuracy of work.

Duties and Responsibilities

I. Support in the coordination and implementation of designated project activities:

Assist in the coordination, and implementation of selected activities/components within different projects
Provide comprehensive support to projects’ monitoring and evaluation activities, assist in data collection, and keep updated relevant databases, contact lists, etc.
Assist in the preparation of regular updates and reports on projects’ progress, implementing issues, emerging risks/problems, and proposals for necessary remedial actions
Participate in various project activities (meetings, round tables, conferences, other public activities) as requested by the supervisor
Assist in the organization of online and offline events of the projects, and other communication activities
Ensure full compliance of activities with UNDP rules/regulations, and policies/procedures.

II. Provide administrative and logistical support to ensure projects’ results:

Support in the organization and coordination of meetings, training sessions, workshops, conferences, and project events, as well as prepare reports and meeting minutes as required
Assist in managing project finances, and processing invoices for project related goods and services
Assist in preparing project budget and maintaining necessary budgetary controls and records
Assist in managing procurement processes, and provide inputs for request for quotations/proposals as well as for the projects’ procurement plans
Prepare tenders’ documentations and small procurements (canvassing) under the guidance from the Procurement Analyst
Assist in the procurement processes including vendor creation, e-requisitions, etc.
Assist in drafting terms of references for consultants and contractors as required, and provide support to the recruitment of short-term consultants in line with UNDP rules and regulations
Assist the project teams, experts, and consultants with travel and logistics matters
Coordinate and organize trainings, field visits, missions, and conferences as needed
Keep accurate electronic and paper filing, information, and records systems.

III. Support in networking/communicating with partners and beneficiaries:

Assist in maintaining cooperation and communication with projects’ partners and beneficiaries on the implementation of the agreed activities, especially for the events, trainings, and workshops that will be conducted
Maintain the contact database related to partners and beneficiaries, assist in sharing information, and following up on partnership related issues as assigned by the supervisor
Prepare official correspondences for national and international partners.

IV. Support knowledge building, knowledge sharing and capacity building relevant to the assigned project.

Participate in training and organize briefings on internal procedures for the project staff. Provide support to other capacity building activities, including to the design and delivery of tools, materials for workshops, or platforms that tap into the collective intelligence of communities and mobilize action.
Provide support in the dissemination and sharing of relevant data and lessons learned within the CO and regionally. Keep pulse on emerging best practices nationally, regionally, and internationally that relate to the work of the assigned project.
Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge, products and tools as well as their wide distribution to partners.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Associate provides ongoing project and administrative assistance and support to the projects, performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work.

Core Competencies

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional Competencies

Business management: Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience; Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
Administration & Operations: Documents and records management: Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy including storing and archiving
Administration & Operations: Events management (including retreats, trainings and meetings): Ability to manage events, including venue identification, accommodation, logistics, catering, transportation, and cash disbursements, etc.
Finance: Budget management: Ability to support budgetary aspects of work planning process, drawing and management of team budgets
Procurement: Contract management: Knowledge of contract management concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education is required.
University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Social Sciences, or other related fields will be given due consideration, but is not a requirement.

Experience:

Minimum six (6) years (with secondary education) or three (3) years (with bachelor’s degree) of working experience in the field of Programme/ project support or other related fields
Experience in organizing events (online and/or offline) is an advantage
Experience with UN/UNDP or International organizations or Development organizations is an advantage
Experience in performing administrative tasks is desired
Experience in facilitating procurement processes is desired.

Required skills:

Proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)

Required Languages:

Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

Disclaimer

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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