Community Liaison Coordinator

 Job Opportunity: Community Liaison Coordinator (Vilnohirsk)

Assignment Country: Ukraine
Expected Start Date: June 1, 2024
Volunteer Category: National UN Community Volunteer Part-time
Host Entity: UNFPA
Type: Onsite
Duration: 8 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of Assignments: 1
Duty Station: Dnipro

Mission and Objectives:
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is dedicated to promoting gender equality, reproductive health, and youth empowerment worldwide. In Ukraine, UNFPA has been operating since 1997, striving to ensure every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The mission in Ukraine includes various initiatives such as creating conditions for youth development, sexual and reproductive health campaigns, combating gender stereotypes, and providing support to gender-based violence survivors.

Context:
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Dnipropetrovsk region has become a safe haven for nearly half a million internally displaced Ukrainians. Among them, a significant portion are children and young adults. The city of Dnipro, despite facing missile and artillery attacks, has stood resilient and has been recognized for its efforts in implementing youth projects aimed at both local youth and displaced individuals.

Task Description:
As a UN Community Volunteer, you will:

• Conduct surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions to gather comprehensive information on the humanitarian needs of the affected population, particularly focusing on youth.
• Liaise with regional and municipal authorities to coordinate efforts and consolidate needs assessment data.
• Cooperate with partners at regional and local levels to ensure cohesive and complementary actions in response to the crisis.
• Provide essential support to local and internally displaced young people, including referral and facilitating access to specialized services such as gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health support.
• Ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities in the field.
• Conduct regular awareness-raising activities aimed at reaching vulnerable communities.
• Ensure UNFPA's visibility on products and services.

Results/Expected Outputs:

• Effective support provided to local youth and young IDPs through various activities tailored to meet their humanitarian needs.
• Application of Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) perspective in all activities throughout the assignment.
• Preparation of a final statement highlighting contributions to volunteerism, including reports on the number of young people assisted, activities participated in, and capacities developed.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: 18 - 80
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of Ukraine.
• Required Education Level: Secondary education
• Languages: Fluent in Ukrainian

Competencies and Values:

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Empathy and compassion
• Communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Planning and organizing
• Resilience
• Commitment to social justice and human rights

Living Conditions and Entitlements:
As a national UN Community Volunteer, you will organize your accommodation independently. The contract duration is 8 months, with the possibility of extension. Entitlements include a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA), medical and life insurance, and leave entitlements.

Inclusivity Statement:
UN Volunteers is committed to achieving diversity and combating discrimination in all forms. Selected candidates will promote respect for human rights and individual dignity.

Note on Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements:
Selected candidates may be subject to vaccination requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), in line with the host entity policy.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to humanitarian efforts and support vulnerable populations in Ukraine. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of young people affected by crisis.Job Opportunity: Community Liaison Coordinator (Vilnohirsk)

Assignment Country: Ukraine
Expected Start Date: June 1, 2024
Volunteer Category: National UN Community Volunteer Part-time
Host Entity: UNFPA
Type: Onsite
Duration: 8 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of Assignments: 1
Duty Station: Dnipro

Mission and Objectives:
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is dedicated to promoting gender equality, reproductive health, and youth empowerment worldwide. In Ukraine, UNFPA has been operating since 1997, striving to ensure every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The mission in Ukraine includes various initiatives such as creating conditions for youth development, sexual and reproductive health campaigns, combating gender stereotypes, and providing support to gender-based violence survivors.

Context:
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Dnipropetrovsk region has become a safe haven for nearly half a million internally displaced Ukrainians. Among them, a significant portion are children and young adults. The city of Dnipro, despite facing missile and artillery attacks, has stood resilient and has been recognized for its efforts in implementing youth projects aimed at both local youth and displaced individuals.

Task Description:
As a UN Community Volunteer, you will:

• Conduct surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions to gather comprehensive information on the humanitarian needs of the affected population, particularly focusing on youth.
• Liaise with regional and municipal authorities to coordinate efforts and consolidate needs assessment data.
• Cooperate with partners at regional and local levels to ensure cohesive and complementary actions in response to the crisis.
• Provide essential support to local and internally displaced young people, including referral and facilitating access to specialized services such as gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health support.
• Ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities in the field.
• Conduct regular awareness-raising activities aimed at reaching vulnerable communities.
• Ensure UNFPA's visibility on products and services.

Results/Expected Outputs:

• Effective support provided to local youth and young IDPs through various activities tailored to meet their humanitarian needs.
• Application of Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) perspective in all activities throughout the assignment.
• Preparation of a final statement highlighting contributions to volunteerism, including reports on the number of young people assisted, activities participated in, and capacities developed.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: 18 - 80
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of Ukraine.
• Required Education Level: Secondary education
• Languages: Fluent in Ukrainian

Competencies and Values:

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Empathy and compassion
• Communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Planning and organizing
• Resilience
• Commitment to social justice and human rights

Living Conditions and Entitlements:
As a national UN Community Volunteer, you will organize your accommodation independently. The contract duration is 8 months, with the possibility of extension. Entitlements include a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA), medical and life insurance, and leave entitlements.

Inclusivity Statement:
UN Volunteers is committed to achieving diversity and combating discrimination in all forms. Selected candidates will promote respect for human rights and individual dignity.

Note on Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements:
Selected candidates may be subject to vaccination requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), in line with the host entity policy.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to humanitarian efforts and support vulnerable populations in Ukraine. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of young people affected by crisis.