Mission and objectives

The WHO Country Office in Ukraine was established in 1994 to support the country’s sustainable health development. The WHO team in Ukraine consists of around 50 professionals who provide technical expertise and build national capacity on health-related matters. The priorities for the Country Office are set out in the biennial collaborative agreement between WHO/Europe and Ukraine. The Office implements the agreement in close collaboration with national institutions and international partner agencies.

Context

The WHO Office in Ukraine is implementing projects to provide Ukrainian health facilities with the necessary functional modular heating units in line with the WHO CO Ukraine response and winterization plan. The incumbent will provide technical support in the supervision of procurement and installation of heating units to various healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with the environmental impact of the WHO activities related in collaboration with the other unit members

Task Description

1. Provide technical support during project elaboration, controlling the design execution schedule of the heating units, in coordination between the World Health Organization (WHO), the hospital, and the Ministry of Health (MoH). 2. Provide technical support in the preparation of the Terms of Reference (ToR ) and technical specifications, verifying project documentation and other technical drawings, ensuring readiness of documentation required for contractor mobilization. 3. Contribute to the technical evaluation and selection process for construction contractors of the heating units by checking that the contractor has documents (permits, licenses, certificates, etc.) necessary for the performance of work, reviewing tender documents, and ensuring compliance with WHO technical requirements and national building standards. 4. Provide technical supervision during the installation of the heating units, monitoring the contractor's compliance with state standards, building codes, regulations, and design documentation; monitor the quality and scope of work, ensuring all tasks are implemented in accordance with approved designs and WHO quality and safety standards. 5. Monitor and verify the installation of preliminary infrastructure works, including site preparation, foundation, and utilities connections, ensuring alignment with approved technical specifications. 6. Control the construction schedule and status of work, and oversee the contractor's maintenance of executive documentation. 7. Provide technical input and advice to the supervisor and project team on design clarification, material selection, and technical solutions during the installation of heating units. 8. Ensure continuous compliance with WHO and national standards during the installation of heating units, contributing to quality assurance, environmental and safety checks, and risk mitigation activities.

Competencies and values

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

Living conditions and remarks

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the UN volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves. Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Expert USD 2405 USD 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 2405 (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. Medical and life insurance: • Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV-provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date. • 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.