Mission and objectives

UNESCO’s founding mission, which was shaped by the events of World War II, is to advance peace, sustainable development and human rights by facilitating collaboration and dialogue among nations.[It pursues this objective through five major programme areas: education, natural sciences, social/human sciences, culture and communication/information. UNESCO sponsors projects that improve literacy, provide technical training and education, advance science, protect independent media and press freedom, preserve regional and cultural history, and promote cultural diversity. UNESCO assists in the translation and dissemination of world literature, helps establish and secure World Heritage Sites of cultural and natural importance, works to bridge the worldwide digital divide, and creates inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication.[14] UNESCO has launched several initiatives and global movements, such as Education For All.

Context

The Legal Analyst is assigned to the UNESCO Desk in Kyiv to provide it with expertise and advice on local regulations, first and foremost in the fields of construction and international technical assistance. The Legal Analyst, recruited locally and working remotely, would primarily be responsible for providing technical support to the Desk’s operations through legal research, legal advice, document drafting and evaluation, and ensuring regulatory compliance of various UNESCO activities in Ukraine The Legal Analyst shall work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Desk, closely cooperating with Headquarters, relevant sectors, and UNESCO staff/consultants based in Kyiv and other cities, as required.

Task Description

Summary of Key Functions: • Provide qualified legal advice to the Head of the UNESCO Desk in Kyiv and its senior personnel on core and programmatic activities • Prepare legal opinions and perform legal research and analysis, including on complex or novel issues that may arise as part of the UNESCO operations in Ukraine – primarily in the administrative law concerning international technical assistance and construction, including, required permissions and procedures, etc. • Review and assess documents submitted by UNESCO contractors and partners, when regulatory compliance has to be ensured • Participate in meetings and individually liaise with national and local authorities concerning legal issues concerning UNESCO activities in Ukraine • Liaise with legal personnel of sister agencies and humanitarian partners regarding best practices • Ensure knowledge management and retention on the legal issues resolved Impact of Results • The Legal Analyst shall provide crucial legal support to UNESCO operations in Ukraine, which often concern areas heavily regulated by the national legislation. Such support shall ensure that all programmatic activities are implemented smoothly, facilitate the sustainability of their results, and support relations with local and national authorities.

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. 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 2076 (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 400 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.