The Community Based Approach (CBA) Project is financed by the European Union and co-financed and implemented by UNDP. Its overall objective is to promote sustainable socio-economic development at local level by strengthening participatory governance and encouraging community-based initiatives throughout Ukraine. It is achieved by local communities and local governments by undertaking joint planning and joint implementation of community initiatives. The first phase of the Project started in 2008 and was succeeded by its second phase in 2011. The Project has been operational in 25 regions, 264 rayons, 1108 village/city councils and 1109 local communities of Ukraine. More than 20 universities across the country have partnered with the CBA Project to include the CBA methodologies and experience into their curriculum. The project period (Phase 2) was until June 2015. Details on the CBA Project can be found at http://cba.org.ua or http://www.undp.org.ua/

The third phase of the CBA Project (CBA III) has begun and the duration will be approximately 42 months. The project will continue with the vision developed in phases one and two, expanded and implemented throughout Ukraine. The “expanded vision” includes project interventions in rural areas, urban areas and in the areas of knowledge management. Rural component of the Project is led by a team leader (community development specialist) with necessary technical, non-technical human resources. A community development officer implements community development approach in selected oblast in close coordination from the central office of the Project and stakeholders in the oblast. Detail about CBA-III can be found at www.cba.org.ua/three.

In this context, the United Nations Development Programme is recruiting a professional (2 posts) with relevant experience and record of accomplishment for the position of “Community Development Officer”.

Measurable outputs of the work assignment:

Sustainable socio-economic development promoted at local level through participatory governance and community-based initiatives.

Performance Indicators for evaluation of results:

No. of community organisations developed/strengthened; (b) No. of LDFs, RCCs and CRCs developed/strengthened; (c) No. of community development plans mainstreamed; (d) No. of persons trained; (e) No. of micro-projects supported; (f) No. of media events and media coverage; (g) timeliness and quality of reporting.

Application Instructions:

This is a locally recruited position and no expatriation benefits will apply.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10/13/2015

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.