Mission and objectives

UNDP supports strategic capacity development initiatives to promote inclusive growth and sustainable human development. Together with national, regional and local authorities, civil societies, private sector, UNDP strives to support Ukraine in its efforts to eliminate poverty, develop people’s capacity, achieve equitable results, sustain the environment, and advance democratic governance. UNDP is in line with 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to achieve national strategic capacity development.

Context

The escalation of the war since February 2022 has caused severe damages to the increasingly fragile social and humanitarian situation in Ukraine. One of the imminent needs for rehabilitation and recovery in Ukraine is effective and speedy debris removal and disposal with appropriate measures for mine/explosives, hazardous materials and environmental safety. The widespread presence of debris and damaged buildings/infrastructure are also severely impeding the return of residents as well as posing a risk to human health from such hazards are asbestos, hazardous waste and unstable buildings. The large quantities of debris strewn in streets, open public spaces and on and plots will inhibit the safe return of residents, restart of businesses and public services. UNDP is implementing demolition and debris management projects combined with hazardous material treatment and mine action initiatives. The goal of UNDP’s work is to enable the rehabilitation and reconstruction of infrastructures to support the resilient recovery of war-affected communities in Ukraine, ensuring safe and sound environment, free from dangerous and hazardous materials. To this end, UNDP is recruiting Engineers to ensure the effective and timely implementation of debris removal and management work in accordance with the guidance of the Debris Removal Analyst, Debris Management Specialist and the Head of Debris Management Unit, under overall direction of the Project Manager. The incumbent will also provide advisory support and supervision to ensure the quality and efficiency of demolition and debris management works for relevant projects under Energy and Environment pillar. The Engineer will ensure that all the prescriptions and plans of demolition and debris management projects, combined with mine action initiatives and material recycling campaigns are implemented in accordance with guidance provided by the Engineering Analyst, Debris Management Specialist and the Head of Debris Management Unit, under overall direction of the Project Manager. The incumbent will also provide advisory and supervision to ensure the quality and efficiency of the demolition and debris management works. The incumbent will promote UNDP’s mandate as a gender-responsive organization with zero tolerance to any kind of discriminatory and abusive behaviour, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.

Task Description

• Conduct analysis for needs assessment (regarding demolition and debris activities), establish priorities and identify the priority list for emergency demolition and debris management from the list of chosen local authorities (communities). • Participate in the preparation of plans and other necessary documents in time for the successful implementation of the activities (construction, demolition and debris removal work). • Liaise with respective governmental organizations to ensure the component activities are implemented in a timely and efficient manner. • Take measures to prevent and eliminate defects and make propositions on optimization. • Liaise with mine action component of the Project(s) (Mine action specialist, demining organization, State Emergency Service of Ukraine, etc.) to ensure safe and non-stop work of the UNDP Contractor on the sites of construction, demolition and debris removal work (demining activities will be performed by other implementing partners); • Supervise: - the supervision site engineers who perform daily oversight of UNDP Contractor works -UNDP Contractors who perform construction, demolition and debris removal work related to the Project(s). • Process the site engineers or/and contractors reports and feedback into daily and weekly works progress report to Engineering Analyst and Debris Management Unit. • Conduct regular visits to the project sites of construction, demolition, debris removal, recycling work, with analyzing of progress of work. • Participate in preparation of the handover of the completed works to the relevant authorities. • Participate in relevant meetings and share information with partners and UN agencies. • Follow the legislation and regulations, rules, and specific UNDP procedures while performing respected duties. • Help with preparation of guidelines for carrying out projects and contribute to reporting on the work done at the project sites. • Provision of advisory support to local authorities (communities), and assessment of the accordance of operations. • Support local authorities (communities) for the preparation of related documentation, collaborate with local authorities (communities) in projects’ implementation. • Collaborate with the project team in assessing any indicators of UNDP’s suppliers performing sub-standard services and/or providing sub-standard equipment that could indicate malpractices, promptly informing the Debris Removal Analyst and Debris Management Specialist and the Head of Debris Management Unit. • Participate in preparation of project(s) reports, including progress and annual reports, as well as special technical reports. • Provide (if needed) input for amendment of norms, certification and other requirements (including environmental, energy efficiency) and provide technical advice in case selected projects require permissions and construction certificates, other permitting documentation, as required. • Support with the preparation of project reports, including progress and annual reports, as well as ad-hoc technical reports • Participate in pre-bid meeting and site visits during bidding process and ensure that all biding documents are within UNDP standard and regulation, coordinate and contribute to the evaluation process • Make sure to include gender equality in your work, create a safe and supportive environment without discrimination or abuse, and communicate in a way that considers gender, following company principles. • Perform other activities as requested by the Engineering Analyst and Debris Management Analyst, and the Head of Debris Management Unit.

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

Kharkiv and Dnipro are currently a hardship duty station with a volatile security situation as a result of the ongoing conflict. Living and working conditions for national UN volunteers are similar to the living conditions of all other nationally recruited personnel. Kharkiv and Dnipro have reasonable health, education, and transportation facilities. Living standards in Ukraine before the Russian Federation attack were relatively high and currently the situation in Kharkiv and Dnipro is stable. However, the situation remains fluid, complex and unpredictable and requires readiness to adapt to the changing circumstances. There are increased security protocols that all staff are required to follow, including travel restrictions and possible curfews. There is a risk that the mounting humanitarian crisis and the impact of the conflict can lead to an increase in crime and/or civil unrest. Work on the situation in Ukraine with UNDP is a unique opportunity. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential. As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the UN volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves. The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with the possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. This is a full-time contract. Allowances: Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1690 (equivalent in UAH) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities, and normal cost of living expenses. This includes Well-Being Differentials for the period while the ICSC applies hardship classification to duty stations in Ukraine as “E”. USD 350 entry lump sum, one-time payment. USD 112 exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment) for each month of assignment. Medical and life insurance: Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV provided medical insurance coverage. Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum. Leave entitlements: Annual leave: UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment. Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period. Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period.