Humanitarian and Recovery Coordinator, P4, Dnipro and Odesa, Ukraine (FTA, 2 positions)

The Position:

Under the overall direction of the UNFPA Representative and the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative,The Humanitarian  and Recovery Coordinator (HRC) serves as a key interlocutor between the CO and Operational Hubs (Op-hub). 

In an effort to have a strong field presence and respond to emerging humanitarian needs timely and efficiently, the UNFPA Country Office (CO) in Ukraine, maintains two major Operational Hubs (Op-hubs) based in Dnipro in the East of the country and Odesa in the South of the country. Each of the Op-hubs will be led by the HRC.

The HRC plays a crucial role in integrating humanitarian emergency response with early recovery initiatives in each of the Op-hubs coverage areas. A critical component of this role is championing the Nexus programming, ensuring that emergency interventions in Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) transition seamlessly into sustainable development and recovery frameworks and ensuring management of Implementing Partners (IPs) at the sub-national level and deepening collaboration with local and regional government authorities.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

UNFPA’s new Ukraine Country Programme (2025–2029), reflects a strong nexus approach, bridging immediate humanitarian response with recovery and long-term development. The new Country Programme focuses on human capital development, demographic resilience, and modernization of the national statistical system - delivering practical, sustainable solutions that strengthen national systems and improve people’s lives. This positions UNFPA to address urgent needs today while contributing to sustainable systems strengthening and resilience for long-term recovery.

You will be responsible for coordinating humanitarian operations, supporting recovery and nexus planning, and ensuring that these efforts are aligned with UNFPA’s strategic objectives of demographic resilience, social cohesion, and evidence-based policymaking.

 

You would be responsible for:

1. Coordination and Representation:
   • Position UNFPA as a key humanitarian and recovery actor in the area covered by the Op-hub, strengthening coordination with local authorities, UN agencies, and humanitarian actors to ensure an integrated and effective response.
   • Lead the UNFPA teams in the area under the Op-hub ensuring the effective delivery of integrated humanitarian and recovery programs that align with the CPD's strategic objectives, particularly focusing on nexus and recovery initiatives.
2. Nexus and Recovery Planning:
   • Collaborate with regional partners and UNFPA staff in Kyiv to enhance nexus and recovery planning, ensuring that emergency responses transition smoothly into recovery efforts and are aligned with long-term development goals.
3. Programmatic and Operational Support:
   • Engage in supporting the shifting of the focus from direct service provision to supporting greater institutionalization and sustainability in support of  Local Government Authorities and other Actors while aligning efforts with the strategic priorities of the 2025-2029 CPD.
   • Regularly update emergency preparedness plans in coordination with the Humanitarian Coordination Team subnational humanitarian operations groups; relevant clusters, including the GBV Workstream and, ensuring readiness to respond to evolving needs on the ground.
   • Conduct regular monitoring of ongoing interventions by UNFPA Implementing Partners, identify gaps, and support the planning and implementation of nexus activities to enhance coordination across levels; strengthen localization and program integration.
4. Supervision and Oversight:
   • Provide oversight and guidance to the hub-office teams ensuring effective regional coordination and alignment with the CPD's objectives.
   • Maintain regular communication with the Country Office in Kyiv and other regional hubs to ensure cohesive implementation of humanitarian and recovery interventions.
5. Building and Sustaining Partnerships:
   • Facilitate inter-agency multi-sectoral GBV and SRH working groups at the sub-national level, promoting the integration of these services across sectors and aligning with broader humanitarian and development goals.
   • Work closely with other sectoral groups to ensure that GBV and SRH considerations are integrated into broader humanitarian efforts, contributing to UNFPA’s goals of human capital development and demographic resilience.
6. Strategic Planning, Knowledge Management and Communication:
   • Facilitate the implementation and contribute to the regular review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) throughout the Emergency and humanitarian response to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and alignment with the CPD’s strategic priorities.
   • Document lessons learned, prepare topical briefing notes, and support the orientation of new staff and mission personnel to the Eastern region.
   • Assist in preparing external communication materials, including situation reports and internal information briefs, ensuring that messaging aligns with the CPD’s strategic priorities and promotes UNFPA’s role in humanitarian and recovery efforts.

Any other duties

• Write monthly reports documenting progress against work plan outputs.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Advanced degree in development, Humanitarian Assistance, Public Health, Social Sciences and/or other related fields.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency and recovery coordination is required. 
• Proven management, coordination, and program development skills.
• Strong communication, networking, and organizational abilities.
• Experience in UN humanitarian and recovery operations; prior experience in the region is an asset.
• Strong track record in people management and leading multi-disciplinary teams across remote locations.
• Knowledge of UNFPA’s mandate, particularly in SRH and GBV programming, is an asset.

Languages: 

• Fluency in English is required. Ukrainian is an asset.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

• Providing logistical support
• Managing data, documents, correspondence and reports
• Planning, organizing and multi-tasking

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.