Research Assistant

Background

Please apply through this link: https://www.unv.org/special-calls/research-assistant-0

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes vol-unteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volun-teer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobiliz-ing volunteers.In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in vari-ous forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

The peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine remains a key priority of the United Nations.Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs in Ukraine monitors and assesses political developments in the? country? and reports? to? the DPPA at UNHQ.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer (Specialist)

The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

Allowances:

Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of USD 961.75 (equivalent in UAH) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses.

Settling-in (SIG), moving and travel entitlements: If the duty station of the assignment is not within commuting distance, national UN Volunteers are entitled to receive settling-in-grant and reimbursement of the costs of travel and moving personal effects to and from the duty station.

The UN Volunteer will be paid SIG equivalent to one month’s applicable VLA for 12-month contract. For contracts of less than 12-month, the SIG is pro-rated according to contract duration.

Resettlement allowance (RSA): Eligible national UN Volunteers are entitled to receive a resettlement allowance upon satisfactory completion of the assignment. The RSA is equivalent to one month’s applicable VLA for 12-month of completed assignment. For short-term contracts or extensions of contracts of less than 12 months, the RSA is pro-rated.

Learning and training: UN Volunteers will receive up to USD 500 for individual training.

Medical and life insurance:

Medical insurance: National UN Volunteers and their family (maximum 3 of their dependents) are covered by a medical insurance scheme for the duration of the assignment to cover medical treatment costs incurred during the assignment. This includes permanent disability insurance.

Post Service Medical Coverage: Health insurance of national UN Volunteers and their family (maximum 3 of their dependents) extends one month after the last day of the national UN Volunteer Contract date to assist with reintegration into national healthcare schemes after their service is completed.

Life Insurance: National UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the assignment. In the event that a national UN Volunteer dies during the UNV assignment, the designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive the life insurance lump sum.

Leave entitlements:

Annual leave: National UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to annual leave at the rate of 2.5 working days per completed month of assignment. However, a national UN Volunteer can at no point during the UNV assignment accrue more than 30 days of annual leave.

Certified Sick Leave: Sick Leave which is certified by a qualified medical physician is charged to the national UN Volunteer’s balance of certified Sick Leave days. The maximum balance of certified Sick Leave days for the respective Contract is calculated on the basis of 2.5 working days per month of the Contract duration and can be used at any point in the assignment.

Uncertified Sick Leave: Uncertified Sick Leave is leave that is not validated by a certificate from a qualified medical physician. National UN Volunteers on more than 6-month contracts may be absent on the basis of uncertified Sick Leave up to a maximum of 7 working days. For contracts duration of less than 6-months, UN Volunteers are eligible to 4 working days.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Chief of the DPPA in Ukraine the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Daily media monitoring;

• Conducting monitoring of surveys;

• Research on main political developments;

• Attending conferences and meetings;

• Contribution to the preparation of the meetings, round tables, presentations, etc.;?

• Supporting the work of DPPA office in Ukraine;

• Performing other duties or tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by read-ing relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark IVD);

• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;

• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;

• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;

• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;

• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Competencies

- Accountability;- Adaptability and Flexibility;- Commitment and Motivation;- Commitment to Continuous Learning;- Ethics and Values;- Managing Performance;- Planning and Organizing;- Professionalism;- Respect for Diversity;- Self-Management;- Working in Teams

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• BA degree in Political Science, International Relations or related fields. MA or higher degrees in these fields would constitute an advantage

Required experience:

• At least 2 years of related work experience

• Strong drafting and analytical skills

• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team

• Advanced IT skills

Language Skills:

• Ukrainian (Mandatory), Level – Fluent;
• AND - English (Mandatory), Level - Fluent;
• AND - Russian (Mandatory), Level - Fluent.

Need Driving Licence - No

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First register your profile at  https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup

Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call (vacancy of Research Assistant) to which you would like to apply.

Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile

Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call (vacancy of Research Assistant) to which you would like to apply.

This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Ukraine and legal residents with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply.

For full and detailed vacancy notice please access: https://www.unv.org/special-calls/research-assistant-0

Disclaimer 

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.