Technical Officer (Gender and Human Rights)-(2504271)Grade:NO-BContractual Arrangement:Temporary appointment under Staff Rule Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days):6 months

Job Posting

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Closing Date

:Dec 14, 2025, 2:59:00 PM

Primary Location

:Ukraine-Kyiv

Organization

:EU_UKR WHO Country Office, Ukraine

Schedule

:Full-timeIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.

Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objectives:

The WHO country office works with the National Authorities to achieve the highest standard of health as a fundamental human right, based on equity and on SDGs principle of leaving no one behind. WHO actions are engrained in the WHO 14th General Programme of Work with its 3 prong objectives of promoting healthier populations, keeping the world safe through addressing health emergencies, and protecting the vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. WHO's mandate revolves around six core functions: (i) providing Global Health leadership; (ii) shaping the health research agenda; (iii) setting norms and standards; (iv) articulating evidence-based policy options; (v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing health trends. The WHO Country Office is an integral part of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Its main role is to facilitate and coordinate all WHO activities at country level and to implement the European Programme of Work 2020–2025 –“United Action for Better Health in Europe” which sets out a vision of how the WHO Regional Office for Europe can better support countries in meeting citizens’ expectations about health.
WHO at country level delivers this through practical, actionable and country focused solutions to health challenges, keeping in perspective that achieving health and well-being is a whole-of-society endeavour; This is done through facilitating the implementation of the Biennial Collaborative Agreement with the country and its corresponding workplan. The WHO Country Office maintains good working relations and ensures information exchange between the country and WHO, policy and strategic guidance on Health issues to all national and international partners in the country, provision of direct technical expertise when needed and aims at more community engagement and participation, and to promote health equity.

Summary of Assigned Duties

Within the context of mainstreaming Gender, Equity and Human Rights (GER), Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response, and more broadly socioeconomic determinants of health, the incumbent will provide technical support and coordination to the implementation of GER- and GBV-related interventions across the priority areas identified in Ukraine.

Key duties:

Provide support to the WHO Country Office on gender, equity, human rights and gender-based violence (GBV) in coordination with the WHO Regional Office for Europe and with the UN Gender Thematic Group, national counterparts, the international community, civil society and academia to enhance collaboration and strategic partnership during the consultancy period.Support the WHO Country Office in updating and adapting GER- and GBV-relevant guidelines, materials and tools to the national context to be further utilized in mainstreaming these components into health policies and programmes.Support the WHO Country Office in the development of a country workplan for GER and GBV mainstreaming, and WHO/CO programme teams in integrating gender-responsive and GBV-sensitive approaches into their workplans.Conduct analysis of the use of sex- and age-disaggregated data, gender analysis and GBV risk assessments which ensure knowledge sharing, documentation and dissemination of good practices on GER and GBV in health.Prepare a core set of communication and dissemination materials to be used by the WHO Country Office in meetings and on specific UN Days on WHO’s role and technical assistance on GER and GBV, based on the agreement with the WHO communication team.Support the WHO Country Office and national health authorities in integrating GBV prevention and response into essential health services, including sexual and reproductive health, mental health and psychosocial support, and primary health care, with specific attention to conflict-affected and displaced populations. Develop a training course structure for capacity building of WHO staff and national health authorities on gender-responsive, equity-oriented, GBV-sensitive and rights-based health systems and policies. Support the Public Health Officer, Officer on Primary Health Care and others to integrate GER and GBV components into educational curricula (public health, primary health care). Prepare and coordinate missions for WHO staff and external consultants addressing GER, GBV and socioeconomic determinants of health, and follow up on their recommendations.Prepare regular reports and updates to the Country Office and to the Regional Office summarizing progress, challenges and lessons learned related to GER and GBV integration. Explore opportunities for fund raising and contribute to proposal development to ensure adequate resources are available to conduct the planned activities related to GER, GBV and public health.

Assist in executing other tasks as requested by the WHO Representative and the Public Health Officer, including in other GER- and GBV-related domains.

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: First-level university degree in communication, social policy, healthcare, health policy, public management, economics, demography, public health, or related field.
Desirable: Master's degree in communication, social policy, healthcare, health policy, public management, economics, demography, public health, or related field.

Experience

Essential: Minimum 2 years of experience in health and/or social sectors, including public sector experience, 
with proven ability to write reports, review policies, and ability to analyze policy documents
Desirable: Relevant work experience with(in) international institutions and organizations in the area of policy 
advice for GBV and GER and/or health systems strengthening / health care services delivery. Relevant experience with(in) WHO or the United Nations

WHO Competencies

* Teamwork*Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences*CommunicationProducing ResultsMoving forward in a changing environment

Functional Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated general knowledge of gender equality, gender-based violence prevention and response, human rights and health equity concepts and approaches. Ability to work within significant uncertainties in a rapidly changing environment.Demonstrated coordination and collaboration skills working with diverse national and international stakeholders. Strong communication skills, orally and written. Ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukrainian.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of any other UN language.