UCPM Expert for multi-year resilience project in Ukraine
Introduction
The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) recruits committed and skilled experts for our humanitarian, resilience and peace support operations worldwide on a daily basis. We have great experience on working together and strengthening other organisations, for example other civil protection agencies to prevent and prepare for crisis, conflicts or other disasters. MSB has actively supported Ukrainian and multilateral partners with expertise, capacity development and materials already before Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country. In August 2024, MSB launched the project Strengthening Ukraine’s resilience -Mine Action and Rescue Services (MARS), funded by Sida, with the timeframe 2024-2027. The project has two components that have some common ground, but are thematically different and have partnership with different authorities in Ukraine. This recruitment is for component 1) rescue services, which builds on a partnership with the State Emergency Services of Ukraine (SESU).
MSB is now looking for a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) Expert to support the implementation of the action plan that has been agreed with the partner organisation.
• If you are a resident of Sweden and hold a Swedish work permit, some of the work may be done remotely from home, with frequent travels to Kyiv.
• If you do not have Swedish residency or a Swedish work permit, the work must be carried out entirely in Kyiv.
It's a fixed term position during the projects first year of implementation with an estimated engagement of 50% of a full-time position, negotiable.The starting date is based on agreement with the project managers, but preferably as soon as possible.
We value the well-being of our personnel highly and you will have access to support health and safety functions from MSB around the clock when you are on deployment.
MSB is now looking for a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) Expert to support the implementation of the action plan that has been agreed with the partner organisation.
• If you are a resident of Sweden and hold a Swedish work permit, some of the work may be done remotely from home, with frequent travels to Kyiv.
• If you do not have Swedish residency or a Swedish work permit, the work must be carried out entirely in Kyiv.
It's a fixed term position during the projects first year of implementation with an estimated engagement of 50% of a full-time position, negotiable.The starting date is based on agreement with the project managers, but preferably as soon as possible.
We value the well-being of our personnel highly and you will have access to support health and safety functions from MSB around the clock when you are on deployment.
Introduction swedish
Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap (MSB) rekryterar dagligen engagerade och kompetenta experter till våra nationella, internationella, humanitära och resiliens- och fredsfrämjande insatser. Vi har stor erfarenhet av att arbeta tillsammans och stärka andra organisationer som t.ex. andra civilskyddsmyndigheter vid kriser, konflikter eller andra katastrofer. MSB har aktivt stöttat ukrainska och andra parter med expertis, kapacitetsutveckling och material redan före Rysslands fullskaliga invasion av landet. I augusti 2024 lanserade MSB projektet Strenghtening Ukraine’s resilience – Mine Action and Rescue Services (MARS), finansierat av Sida, med tidsramen 2024-2027. Projektet har två delar som har en viss gemensam grund, men som är tematiskt olika och har partnerskap med olika myndigheter i Ukraina. Denna rekrytering gäller för komponent 1) räddningstjänst, som bygger på ett partnerskap med Ukrainas statliga räddningstjänst (SESU).
MSB söker nu en Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) Expert som kommer stödja genomförandet av den handlingsplan som överenskommits med SESU.
• Om du är bosatt i Sverige och har ett svenskt arbetstillstånd kan en del av arbetet komma att utföras på distans hemifrån, med frekventa resor till Kiev.
• Om du inte har svenskt uppehållstillstånd eller svenskt arbetstillstånd måste arbetet utföras helt och hållet i Kiev.
Det är en visstidsanställning under implementeringsfasens första år med en beräknad tjänstgöringsgrad på 50% (förhandlingsbart). Startdatum enligt överenskommelse men förslagsvis så snart som möjligt.
Vi värderar vår insatspersonals välbefinnande högt och du kommer att ha tillgång till stödfunktioner inom hälsa och säkerhet från MSB dygnet runt när du är på insats.
MSB söker nu en Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) Expert som kommer stödja genomförandet av den handlingsplan som överenskommits med SESU.
• Om du är bosatt i Sverige och har ett svenskt arbetstillstånd kan en del av arbetet komma att utföras på distans hemifrån, med frekventa resor till Kiev.
• Om du inte har svenskt uppehållstillstånd eller svenskt arbetstillstånd måste arbetet utföras helt och hållet i Kiev.
Det är en visstidsanställning under implementeringsfasens första år med en beräknad tjänstgöringsgrad på 50% (förhandlingsbart). Startdatum enligt överenskommelse men förslagsvis så snart som möjligt.
Vi värderar vår insatspersonals välbefinnande högt och du kommer att ha tillgång till stödfunktioner inom hälsa och säkerhet från MSB dygnet runt när du är på insats.
Duties
The UCMP Expert plays a key role for the strengthening of SESU capacities focusing on processual, organisational and operational aspects of utilizing and working within UCPM with a specific focus on the UCPM approximation and developing Host Nation Support (HNS). Expected work assignments are:
Expected work assignments are:
- Support the development of SOP’s related to partner’s active participation in UCPM including HNS
- Guide the organization in aligning its structures with EU and international standards, ensuring interoperability with UCPM deployments
- Design and develop training curriculum, lesson plans and sessions on UCPM, HNS and other relevant areas
- Support the alignment of relevant policies, procedures and guidelines in line with the EU guidelines
- Foster collaboration between the organization and other relevant agencies to enhance readiness to provide and receive assistance under the UCPM
- Provide continious mentoring and support to SESU staff throughout the process
- Develop guidelines and reference materials to institutionalize UCPM knowledge within the organization as needed
- Advice on priority equipment support for enhancing UCPM capacity
- Ensure that cross-cutting perspectives such as gender equality, human rights and environment are integrated into the activities
- Contribute to identifying and communicating relevant learnings from the Ukraine experience back to MSB.
- Consolidate documentation and reporting from project activities
- Other work assignments might be discussed as/if required.
Expected work assignments are:
- Support the development of SOP’s related to partner’s active participation in UCPM including HNS
- Guide the organization in aligning its structures with EU and international standards, ensuring interoperability with UCPM deployments
- Design and develop training curriculum, lesson plans and sessions on UCPM, HNS and other relevant areas
- Support the alignment of relevant policies, procedures and guidelines in line with the EU guidelines
- Foster collaboration between the organization and other relevant agencies to enhance readiness to provide and receive assistance under the UCPM
- Provide continious mentoring and support to SESU staff throughout the process
- Develop guidelines and reference materials to institutionalize UCPM knowledge within the organization as needed
- Advice on priority equipment support for enhancing UCPM capacity
- Ensure that cross-cutting perspectives such as gender equality, human rights and environment are integrated into the activities
- Contribute to identifying and communicating relevant learnings from the Ukraine experience back to MSB.
- Consolidate documentation and reporting from project activities
- Other work assignments might be discussed as/if required.
Qualifications
Experience
- At least 5 years of work experience in the fields of disaster risk management and civil protection
- Proven experience in civil protection, disaster response, or emergency management within an EU Member State, Participating State, or relevant international organization
- Knowledge of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM)
- Demonstrated expertise in Host Nation Support (HNS), including for example logistics, reception, coordination, and facilitation of incoming assistance during emergencies
- Demonstrated expertise in setting up policies and procedures related to deployment of the response capacities within the UCPM framework
- Familiarity with the relevant UCPM legal acts, guidelines and best practices.
- Experience of planning and facilitating learning activities
Merits:
- Experience from development, certificiation and deployment of EU modules
- Experience from development of curriculum, lesson plans and training materials
- Experience of capacity development projects
- Direct experience with UCPM activations or HNS operations, either in a national, regional, or international capacity
- Understanding of integrating of cross-cutting issues, such as gender equality, human rights and environmental perspectives into CBRN work
- Good understanding of the Swedish experience of UCPM membership
- Working experience in Ukraine or the nearby region
- Proven experience in civil protection, disaster response, or emergency management within an EU Member State, Participating State, or relevant international organization
- Knowledge of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM)
- Demonstrated expertise in Host Nation Support (HNS), including for example logistics, reception, coordination, and facilitation of incoming assistance during emergencies
- Demonstrated expertise in setting up policies and procedures related to deployment of the response capacities within the UCPM framework
- Familiarity with the relevant UCPM legal acts, guidelines and best practices.
- Experience of planning and facilitating learning activities
Merits:
- Experience from development, certificiation and deployment of EU modules
- Experience from development of curriculum, lesson plans and training materials
- Experience of capacity development projects
- Direct experience with UCPM activations or HNS operations, either in a national, regional, or international capacity
- Understanding of integrating of cross-cutting issues, such as gender equality, human rights and environmental perspectives into CBRN work
- Good understanding of the Swedish experience of UCPM membership
- Working experience in Ukraine or the nearby region
Education
- Relevant education within crisis management
- Specific courses in organisational development and change management studies is an asset.
- Specific courses in organisational development and change management studies is an asset.
Languages
- Proficiency written and spoken English is a mandatory requirement.
- Ukrainian and/or Russian is desirable.
- Ukrainian and/or Russian is desirable.
Other requirements
We are looking for persons with a strong commitment towards international cooperations. It is of utmost priority that you understand, respect and act in the spirit of the mandate and core values of the MSB.
Prior to employment a medical examination must be carried out and the results must be approved by the MSB. Certain diseases and conditions can preclude international deployment. If you have any questions regarding the MSB:s health requirements, please contact our medical coordinators, medical.coordinator@msb.se
You must inform your regular employer of your potential assignment with the MSB. MSB operations are based on the needs of populations affected by crisis, and human equality. Through your behaviour and work as MSB field staff, you must actively strive to prevent discrimination and harassment based on sex, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, political opinion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
Prior to employment a medical examination must be carried out and the results must be approved by the MSB. Certain diseases and conditions can preclude international deployment. If you have any questions regarding the MSB:s health requirements, please contact our medical coordinators, medical.coordinator@msb.se
You must inform your regular employer of your potential assignment with the MSB. MSB operations are based on the needs of populations affected by crisis, and human equality. Through your behaviour and work as MSB field staff, you must actively strive to prevent discrimination and harassment based on sex, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, political opinion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
Profile
- You have strong communicative and interpersonal skills, ability to act with tact and diplomacy, open-minded approach, and respect towards cultural differences.
- You have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team, also under stressful circumstances.
- You have strong analytical skills as well as practical “hands-on” approach to addressing tasks.
We place great emphasis on personal qualities and suitability in this recruitment process.
- You have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team, also under stressful circumstances.
- You have strong analytical skills as well as practical “hands-on” approach to addressing tasks.
We place great emphasis on personal qualities and suitability in this recruitment process.
Contractual conditions
Working with the MSB on international operations means that you are temporarily employed by the MSB. The MSB pays monthly salary as well as a comprehensive allowances and benefits package to field staff on international operations. In addition, participants on induction training and relevant specialist training courses receive remuneration from the MSB.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply to this position, you first need to create an account on MyPages. Please note; the information that you provide on MyPages will form the basis for your CV. When you have created your account and registered your CV-details on MyPages you submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button in the add, and the follow the specified steps. If you already have an account on Mypages you can go directly to Apply-botton. If you find any trouble with MyPages, please contact our support; mypages@msb.se
It is your responsibility as an applicant to document your skills in a way that allows an objective and qualitative assessment. As a government agency we are subject to the principle of public access to official records. This means that if someone requests copies of application documents, we are obliged to disclose them. If your identity is protected, you should contact the HR officer stated below, before registering any information on MyPages.
Please note that applications will be continuously reviewed when received up until the application deadline. Therefore, we encourage all candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact HR Officer:
Amanda Jansson, phone +46 10 240 5446 or e-mail: amanda.jansson@msb.se
We are looking forward to your application!
HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply to this position, you first need to create an account on MyPages. Please note; the information that you provide on MyPages will form the basis for your CV. When you have created your account and registered your CV-details on MyPages you submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button in the add, and the follow the specified steps. If you already have an account on Mypages you can go directly to Apply-botton. If you find any trouble with MyPages, please contact our support; mypages@msb.se
It is your responsibility as an applicant to document your skills in a way that allows an objective and qualitative assessment. As a government agency we are subject to the principle of public access to official records. This means that if someone requests copies of application documents, we are obliged to disclose them. If your identity is protected, you should contact the HR officer stated below, before registering any information on MyPages.
Please note that applications will be continuously reviewed when received up until the application deadline. Therefore, we encourage all candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact HR Officer:
Amanda Jansson, phone +46 10 240 5446 or e-mail: amanda.jansson@msb.se
We are looking forward to your application!
Application deadline
2025-03-25
Point of contact
Sandra Engström
Sandra.Engstrom@msb.se
+46102405469
Sandra.Engstrom@msb.se
+46102405469