Local Development Expert

Context

This assignment is part of a UNDP project aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s government system for crisis management and recovery. The project focuses on ensuring sustainability, effectiveness, and transparency in crisis response, emergency coordination, and strategic planning. The Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine (hereafter — the Ministry) has identified the need to enhance coordination between different levels of government, including local and national authorities. Strengthening local development capacities is essential for improving governance, supporting sustainable recovery, and ensuring long-term resilience in communities affected by the crisis. A key objective of this initiative is to establish a transparent and structured model of cooperation between the Ministry and international partners. To support this effort, UNDP is seeking a Local development expert with expertise in regional policy development, capacity-building for local authorities, and strategic planning.

The Local Development Expert will ensure the coherence of activities by performing the following tasks:

• Monitor the European funds and programs and conduct a comprehensive analysis to identify relevant opportunities for Ukraine.
• Develop user-friendly instructions and templates for grant applications and coordinating with State Regional Development Fund to support the preparation of high-quality funding applications.
• Provide guidance and mentorship in organizing targeted training programs for local self-government representatives to enhance their capacity and skills in accessing development funding.
• Support strategic planning and policy development to improve local authorities' access to national and international development resources.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders and partners to streamline project objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and UNDP Ukraine Leadership.

Requirements for candidates:

• At least 7 years of overall and at least 2 years of relevant; experience with UNV is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organizations;
• Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business studies, management, or relevant field.
• Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required
• English, Level: Fluent, Required

You will have the opportunity to apply your talent while working for a noble cause. UN Volunteers receive a monthly living allowance (VLA), as well as life insurance and full health insurance.

This position comes with the following benefits and entitlements for UN Volunteers (National UN Volunteer Expert):

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (equivalent in UAH according to official UN Exchange Rate): USD 2,076
• Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance
• Annual leave: 30 days
• Certified sick leave: 30 days annually
• Uncertified sick leave: 7 days annually
• Learning leave: 10 days annually

To apply for a vacancy, please first register on the UN Volunteers platform https://app.unv.org/ and send an application using this link: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1783222336000256

The final date to apply is March 24 inclusive.