Technical Officer (Gender and Human Rights)

World Health Organization - WHO EU_UKR WHO Country Office, Ukraine

Staff Closes 09 Sep 2026 17 days left

Overview

Provide technical support and coordination for the implementation of Gender, Equity, and Human Rights (GER) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) related interventions in Ukraine.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support on GER, GBV, and coordination with regional offices, national counterparts, and international community.
  • Update and adapt GER- and GBV-relevant guidelines, materials, and tools to the national context.
  • Develop a country workplan for GER and GBV mainstreaming and integrate gender-responsive and GBV-sensitive approaches into workplans.
  • Conduct analysis of sex- and age-disaggregated data, gender analysis, and GBV risk assessments.
  • Prepare communication and dissemination materials on WHO’s role and technical assistance on GER and GBV.
  • Integrate GBV prevention and response into essential health services, with attention to conflict-affected and displaced populations.
  • Develop a training course structure for capacity building on gender-responsive, equity-oriented, GBV-sensitive, and rights-based health systems and policies.
  • Support the integration of GER and GBV components into educational curricula.
  • Prepare and coordinate missions for WHO staff and external consultants.
  • Prepare regular reports and updates on progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Explore fundraising opportunities and contribute to proposal development.
  • Assist in executing other tasks as requested.
Required Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in health and/or social sectors, including public sector experience, with proven ability to write reports, review policies, and 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.

Qualifications

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.

Other Details
Languages Required
Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukrainian.
Languages Preferred
Intermediate knowledge of any other UN language.
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Annual base salary starting at USD 47,491 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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