Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

In Ukraine, UN Women delivers results across its strategic priorities through its triple mandate of normative support, UN system coordination, and operational activities, mobilizing urgent and sustained action to advance gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Prior to the full-scale invasion, UN Women had already been actively supporting national priorities, including women’s political participation, gender-responsive public policy, and women’s economic empowerment.

From the start of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine (24 February 2022) until 30 November 2025, the United Nations has documented 743 cases of conflict-related sexual violence (590 men, 136 women, 15 girls and two boys). Among these cases, 664 were perpetrated by Russian officials against 523 men, 124 women, 15 girls, and two boys.  Other 79 cases were perpetrated by Ukrainian officials against 67 men and 12 women. The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine reported 412 facts of CRSV (244 women, 145 men, 1 boy and 22 girls) as of 2 December 2025 perpetrated by Russian Federation authorities.

On 3 May 2022, the Government of Ukraine and the United Nations signed the Framework of Cooperation on the Prevention and Response to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, establishing justice and accountability alongside comprehensive, survivor-centered services as core pillars of action. Supported by UN Women and the UN Country Team, the Framework has been operationalized through successive Implementation Plans, culminating in the adoption of the 2026–2027 Implementation Plan, which reinforces national leadership, coordination, and survivor-centered approaches. Structured around five priority areas—ranging from trafficking and survivor assistance to justice, security sector reform, and reparations—the Framework is implemented through dedicated inter-agency working groups co-chaired by the Office of the SRSG-SVC with UN entities and national counterparts.

Women-led civil society organizations and women human rights defenders have played a pivotal role in responding to urgent humanitarian and protection needs, often acting as first responders in high-risk and hard-to-reach areas. Grassroots women’s CSOs have delivered critical psychological support, protection counseling, and free legal aid to CRSV survivors and their families, frequently filling gaps left by disrupted formal services and referral pathways. Beyond service delivery, these organizations have strengthened social cohesion between displaced and host communities and advanced national and international advocacy for peace, recovery, reconstruction, and reparations for CRSV survivors and other victims of the conflict.

UN Women has worked closely with government counterparts, the United Nations Country Team, women-led civil society organizations, survivors’ networks, and other key partners to support the operationalization of the Framework of Cooperation (FoC). Following the adoption of the initial FoC Implementation Plan in 2022 and its subsequent update in 2023, the Government of Ukraine has recently adopted a new Implementation Plan for 2026–2027, reaffirming national leadership and commitment to sustained, system-wide action on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). The 2026–2027 Implementation Plan builds on lessons learned and evolving needs, strengthening coordination, accountability, and survivor-centered approaches across institutions and sectors.

Within this framework, the Coordination and Monitoring Expert provides legal, policy, and technical expertise to support implementation of the FoC and its 2026–2027 Implementation Plan, with a particular focus on ensuring coherence, accountability, and results across all workstreams and supports coordination of multiple stakeholders within the Inter-Agency Working group  on counteracting conflict-related sexual violence, its five sub-groups and CRSV survivors consultative platform

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work

Under the overall guidance of the UN Women Representative, and the Women Protection Adviser (WPA), the Consultant will work under the daily supervision of the Head of the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy and in technical coordination with relevant government institutions, UN entities, women-led civil society organizations, and other partners.

The Consultant will provide technical, coordination, monitoring, and analytical support to advance the implementation of the Framework of Cooperation (FoC) between the Government of Ukraine and the United Nations on the Prevention and Response to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, in line with the FoC Implementation Plan 2026–2027. Th Consultant will support the coordination of multiple stakeholders within the Inter-Agency Working group on counteracting conflict-related sexual violence, its five sub-groups and CRSV survivors consultative platform, with particular attention to strengthening regional-level implementation of progress achieved at the national level.

The assignment will include, but not be limited to, the following tasks, developed and agreed in coordination with the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy:

1. Establish and maintain effective collaboration within the Inter-Agency Working Group on CRSV and its thematic sub-groups across all pillars of the Framework of Cooperation, and support coordination and monitoring of the FoC Implementation Plan 2026–2027 including through the coordination of the Inter-Agency Working group on counteracting conflict-related sexual violence and its five sub-groups. This includes coordination among the UN (including the UNCT and the Office of SRSG-SVC), the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy, government authorities, Regional Military Administrations, international and non-governmental organizations, and involves  supporting regular national and, where relevant, regional meetings; preparing background materials and documentation; following up on agreed actions; and liaising with government institutions, UN entities, civil society organizations, and other partners to track progress and support the translation of national commitments into regional implementation. 

   Outputs:

• Mapping of all Inter-Agency Working Group sub-groups, focal points, and roles across the five FoC pillars, including identification of priority regions for implementation
• At least one meeting of the IAWG Coordination Council or the IAWG subgroup meeting organized in 2026 (agenda, background note, minutes, action points)
• Facilitating coordination among experts on prevention and response to CRSV, including organization and execution of internal communications between members of IAWG (and relevant sub-groups). Interaction with the actors involved in the execution of the Implementation Plan of the FoC. 

• Serve as the communication channel between the UN, including the UNCT and the Office of SRSG-SVC, and the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy. This includes organizing meetings, writing minutes, and keeping track of activities and pending tasks. Identifying and communicating any potential opportunity for synergies or complementarity between the UN and the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy. 

1. Provide analytical and technical support to the Inter-Agency Working Group on CRSV and relevant stakeholders by preparing analytical notes, progress updates, and briefings on FoC implementation, and by supporting the review, development, or amendment of legal, policy, and procedural frameworks related to CRSV prevention and response across all pillars, ensuring alignment with survivor-centered, human rights-based, and international standards, and documenting good practices and emerging gaps.

   Outputs:

• One analytical report on the implementation of the FoC in 2025, including analysis of trends, good practices, lessons learned, and persistent gaps across all pillars. This includes coordinating inputs from Government counterparts, UN entities, and civil society to inform FoC reporting and high-level policy engagement (including CSW70).
• One outline, including timelines for the drafting of an analytical brief on mid-term (1 year) implementation progress and gaps under the FoC Implementation Plan 2026–2027, including regional dimensions and a compilation of initial good practices and emerging challenges identified through coordination and consultations. 

1. Support coherence and alignment between the FoC Implementation Plan and related national, sectoral, and regional frameworks, including the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (UNSCR 1325), as well as relevant ministerial, departmental, and regional action plans, with a view to strengthening coordination, reinforcing accountability, and avoiding duplication of efforts.

   Outputs:

• Dissemination of the “Alignment between the new IP and new NAP 1325 and tasks where Regional administrations and Kyiv City Administration are listed as co-implementors” and the “Practical recommendations on the implementation of activities of the IP where Regional Administrations and Kyiv City Administration are listed as co-implementors” to the representatives of the Regional Administrations and the Kyiv City Administration, with particular attention to conflict-affected regions, where relevant.
• Refine and improve the practical recommendations to better reflect regional implementation needs and capacities.

1. Support engagement with civil society organizations and survivors’ networks, and facilitate consultations and information-gathering activities at national and regional levels, including meetings, desk research, and fact-finding missions, as requested by the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy and UN Women, to inform evidence-based implementation of the FoC and strengthen understanding of region-specific needs, capacities, and challenges.

   Outputs:

• At least one structured consultation conducted (national and/or regional), including with government counterparts, UN entities, and service providers
• Summary notes from consultation highlighting region-specific needs, capacities, and implementation challenges, particularly capturing survivors’ perspectives to inform FoC implementation and monitoring

1. Prepare regular progress reporting, including monthly narrative reports to the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy and UN Women, outlining activities undertaken, progress achieved, challenges encountered, and recommendations to support effective, timely, and regionally responsive implementation of the FoC across all pillars

   Outputs:

• Three monthly narrative progress reports submitted to the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy and UN Women
• One consolidated end-of-assignment report highlighting key achievements, risks, and recommendations for the next phase

 Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

• This is an office-based consultant position embedded in the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality (a full-time presence). 
• As part of this assignment, upon the prior UN Women approval, consultant might be requested to go on a working mission. If it is necessary for better performance of the assignment UN Women will arrange travel and these expenses will be covered separately to the consultant based on UN travel policy and applicable daily subsistence allowance rates. 

Financial arrangements

• Payments will be disbursed on a monthly basis upon submission of the monthly narrative reports by the Consultant and their endorsement by UN Women.
• The level of remuneration will be established based on the UN salary scale.

Inputs

• UN Women will provide the Consultant with background materials related to the assignment.

The consultant is expected to work using her/his own computer.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

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Functional Competencies:

• Good knowledge of technical area of Women, Peace and Security Agenda and CRSV 
• Good analytical skills and report writing
• Ability to gather and analyze data, reach logical conclusions and recommendations
• Proficiency in coordinating activities among different stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills to build alliances, negotiate partnerships, and drive collaborative advocacy efforts

Required Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration, international public administration, law, social science, security and defense, international relations, international human rights, gender studies/or related fields.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in human rights and gender equality, Women, Peace and Security agenda, CRSV, and/or GBV response or related fields, is required. Previous experience working with the expert sectors is desirable. 
• Demonstrated experience in successfully undertaking similar assignments is required, including developing legal and regulatory acts, guidelines, policy papers, and recommendations.
• Knowledge of managing and supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives and multi-lateral processing is required.
• Experience with inter-agency coordination in the UN or comparable international organizations is desired. 
• Knowledge and experience in project development and management; knowledge and experience in managing internal and external communications; experience in facilitating cooperation between governmental, multilateral, and non-governmental organizations and/or UN agencies.
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of online instruments of communication.

Languages:

• Fluency in verbal and written English and Ukrainian is required.

Statements :

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