Advisor on Gender Alliance Secretariat

Advisor on Gender Alliance Secretariat

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Ukraine is seeking a qualified professional for the project “Strategy and Advisory Support for Reconstruction and Reform in Ukraine” to fill the position of an Advisor on Gender Alliance Secretariat (full-time, Kyiv), (internal SAP code: Advisor)

Kyiv

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The Ukrainian and German government together with UN Women initiated the Alliance for Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Recovery for Ukraine which was launched at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) 2024 in Berlin. With more than 100 members the Alliance brings together governments, international organisations, civil society and the business community to jointly advance gender equality and womens empowerment in Ukraine. The Alliance works with the Ukrainian Platform for Gender Mainstreaming and Inclusive Recovery and its Civil Society Consultative Panel as well as the Sectoral Working Group on Gender Equality in Ukraine, to together ensure a gender-responsive and inclusive recovery.

Key responsibilities:

Managing Gender Alliances Secretariat (comprised of one more staff member) in close cooperation with the Alliances coordinating body (“Core Group”)

Supporting the implementation of the Gender Alliances work plan

Supporting the Core Group (e.g., organizing regular coordination meetings, creating status reports or talking points)

Coordinate Alliance-internal knowledge management

Representing the Secretariat vis a vis the German Embassy and German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

Coordinating activities and exchanges on behalf of BMZ and the Ukrainian Governments national equal opportunity officer

Conceptualizing and preparing conferences and events: e.g. identifying relevant discussion topics, participants, and speakers, as well as assuming administrative and logistical responsibility

Network management and outreach activities in the field of gender-responsive and inclusive recovery: such as think tanks, civil society organizations, business associations, German and international implementing organizations, international financial institutions, Government of Ukraine

Undertake business trips in Ukraine and/or abroad in accordance with the needs of the Programme

Required qualifications, professional experience and personal competences:

University degree in International Relations, Political Science, Social or Economic Sciences, Conflict Studies, or another relevant field

At least 8-10 years of work experience in Ukraine with a particular focus on cooperation with international donors. Experience with German development cooperation.

In-depth knowledge in the field of gender-responsive and inclusive recovery, including relevant structures and actors in Ukraine. Prior experience with German development cooperation would be an advantage.

Analytical thinking, ability to present complex issues concisely, and deliver high-quality work even under tight deadlines.

Teamwork, social and intercultural competence, organizational skills, strong communication abilities, high political sensitivity, and ability to collaborate and network at national and international levels.

Prior experience in the organization of workshops and events both in-person and virtual.

Excellent working knowledge of ITC technologies (Microsoft 365 platform).

Business fluent in Ukrainian and English (verbal and written); command of German would be an advantage.