Integrity and Reporting Protection Specialist

Mission and objectives

UNDP supports strategic capacity development initiatives to promote inclusive growth and sustainable human development. Together with national, regional and local authorities, civil societies, private sector, UNDP strives to support Ukraine in its efforts to eliminate poverty, develop people’s capacity, achieve equitable results, sustain the environment, and advance democratic governance. UNDP is in line with 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to achieve national strategic capacity development.

Context

This assignment is part of a UNDP project aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s government system for crisis management and recovery. The project focuses on ensuring sustainability, effectiveness, and transparency in crisis response, emergency coordination, and strategic planning. To foster a culture of integrity and public trust, there is a need to strengthen Ukraine’s reporting protection ecosystem. As part of this initiative, a key objective is to support the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (hereafter – NACP) of Ukraine through research, outreach, and capacity-building activities to promote a safe and supportive environment for reporters. To achieve this goal, UNDP is seeking a Integrity and Reporting Protection Specialist with demonstrated expertise in the organization of corruption reporting systems and protection, and a proven track record in strengthening institutional collaboration.

Task description

• Evaluate the current state of reporting protection mechanisms, reporting channels, and institutional responses in Ukraine. • Conduct analytical research on reporting protection mechanisms, using the NACP’s methodology. • Based on the conducted research develop the framework for the Anti-Corruption Strategy, and the State Anti-Corruption Programme, with a focus on identifying ways to fully implement the provisions of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law. • Support the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) in developing practical recommendations for strengthening reporting protection policies, procedures, and institutional coordination. • Ensure strong expert engagement in discussing the findings of conducted research and in raising awareness of reporter rights, protections, and reporting mechanisms during capacity-building activities for public officials, civil society representatives, and other stakeholders. • Engage with relevant government bodies, civil society, and international partners to promote interinstitutional cooperation and effective implementation of reporting protection measures. • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and UNDP Ukraine leadership.

Required skills and experience

• 3 years of professional work experience in policy development or implementation, legislative, and anticorruption work.

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills.

• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.

• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

• Sound security awareness.

• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required

National UN Volunteer Specialist Entitlements:

• Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): USD 1,587/month (in UAH), includes hardship differential.
• Entry Lump Sum: USD 400 (one-time).
• Medical and Life Insurance:
• UNV medical insurance (for volunteers and eligible dependents).
• Life insurance coverage during the assignment.
• Leave Entitlements:
• Annual Leave: 2.5 days/month.
• Learning Leave: Up to 10 days/year.
• Sick Leave: 30 days certified + 7 days uncertified/year.
• Assignment Duration: 6 months full-time, with possibility of extension based on performance and funding.