Gender Officer

The Gender Officer will report to the Head of the Cross-Cutting Unit. As part of the Operations Department, the Gender Officer will contribute to the efficient and effective completion of relevant tasks.

Context

The Operational Department manages and supervises the conduct of Mission activities whilst ensuring proper orientation and operational coherence towards the end state.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Gender Officer will be required, in accordance with the EUAM Ukraine Mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for Locally Contracted Staff Employed by EUAM Ukraine, Serving in Ukraine, to perform the following tasks:

• Assist the Head of Cross-Cutting Unit in support of his/her contribution to the development of Ukrainian government and ministerial reform policy and in accordance with Mission policy and guidelines; 
• Together with the OPS Gender Adviser and other colleagues, assist in promoting gender equality, mainstreaming and Women Peace and Security related dimensions into external advice and support;
• Together with the OPS Gender Adviser and other colleagues, support the development of a systematic gender analysis in identified law enforcement agencies;
• Liaise with key national and local state agencies and civil society organizations to facilitate and enhance EUAM’s contribution to the implementation of the gender equality agenda;
• Collect and analyse information contained in communications and publications from different sources, including the press, in coordination of mission Press and Public Information Division with regards to gender related topics/issues;
• Take notes/minutes;
• Draft written expert analysis, reports and presentations;
• Assist and support the Line Manager in the coordination of projects;
• Perform translations of all types of documents, e.g. laws, administrative regulations, presentations, letters, reports etc. from English to Ukrainian language and vice-versa;
• Perform interpretation in liaison and consecutive mode from English to Ukrainian language and vice-versa, inter alia at meetings and mentoring sessions at the Ministerial level for the international members of EUAM as assigned;
• Provide support in developing, planning and organizing meetings and events with local authorities, stakeholders and national/international organisations;
• Perform administrative duties, draft e-mails, memos, letters and other requested documents as required, including to maintain filing systems;
• Maintain, develop and file documents and recorded data in appropriate database, spreadsheets and all data-related files;
• Deal with all information, inter alia, operational information, with confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager. 

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria: 

• Enjoy full civil rights and have no criminal records; 
• Citizenship of Ukraine and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to Ukrainian laws;
• Successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Social Sciences or Diplomacy or a closely related field of study (Bachelor’s degree is a requirement); 
• After having obtained the university degree, at least five (5) years of relevant and proven full-time professional experience.

Essential criteria:

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Professional fluency in English and Ukrainian languages, both oral and written;
• Very good knowledge and experience of Office Suite Package;
• In depth knowledge of gender, gender mainstreaming and related areas;
• Analytical skills and ability to support gender analyses;
• Sound knowledge of Ukrainian government structures, governmental Institutions, structures and governance processes in the context of Civilian Security Sector Reform;
• Experience in positions requiring organizational skills, with a service approach;
• Experience in compiling reports.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Thematic knowledge and experience in Women Peace and Security;
• Thematic knowledge and experience in domestic violence, GBV and CRSV;
• Experience of change management, related outreach and consultation, especially in the interface between civilian and uniformed sector, would be a significant advantage;
• Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment (Missions and/or International Organizations);  
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect for diversity.

Personality assets:

• Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy; 
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with information;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
• Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people, including outside contacts;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver high quality of work in a timely manner even under pressure;
• Ability to perform on-call and irregular working schedule if required.

to apply, please fill in the application form -https://www.euam-ukraine.eu/our-mission/vacancies/