Mission and objectivesUNESCO'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.
ContextFollowing the adoption of the Law of Ukraine โOn the Mental Health Care System,โ there is a need to align sectoral legislation, particularly in the field of education, with the new legal provisions. This work requires not only expertise in legislative drafting but also a deep understanding of the procedures of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Task DescriptionAnalyzing the provisions of the Law of Ukraine โOn the Mental Health Care Systemโ in the context of their impact on the education sector. Identifying changes required in: โข Law of Ukraine โOn Educationโ โข Law of Ukraine โOn General Secondary Educationโ โข Other relevant laws and subordinate normative-legal acts. Preparing a comparative table indicating proposed changes to the relevant acts. Drafting proposed formulations for amendments to legislation and normative-legal acts (if needed, with explanatory notes). Providing expert support for draft acts in accordance with the procedures of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Coordinating with the Higher Education Directorate of the Ministry of Education and Science, including on issues related to: โข Classifiers of professions โข Codes of types of economic activity โข Professional standards and higher education standards. Participating in working groups, consultations, and inter-agency meetings. Expected results: โข Conducted legal analysis with clear conclusions regarding the impact of the new law on the education sector. โข Prepared comparative table of necessary changes to legislation and subordinate acts. โข Developed proposals for amendments to legislation and relevant normative acts. โข Supported preparation of explanatory notes, information briefs, draft orders, etc. โข Final report summarizing results, recommendations, and proposals for further actions.
Competencies and valuesโข Accountability โข Adaptability and flexibility โข Creativity โข Judgement and decision-making โข Planning and organising โข Professionalism โข Self-management
Living conditions and remarksAs it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the UN volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves. Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Specialist >> USD 1587 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: โข Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1587 (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 โEโ. โข USD 400 entry lump sum, one-time payment. Medical and life insurance: โข 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. โข 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: โข 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. โข 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. โข 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. โข 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.