UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. #CSW67 #IWD2023 #PowerOn

UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to implement these standards. It stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on five priority areas: increasing women’s leadership and participation; ending violence against women; engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes; enhancing women’s economic empowerment; and making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality.

Industry: International Affairs
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

UN Women

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**Job Description**

**Background:**

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

In Ukraine, by 2029, UN Women aims to ensure that more women and girls, including those at the greatest risk of being left behind, lead, influence, and benefit from inclusive gender-responsive humanitarian action, governance, recovery, rights, and economic growth.

One of the priorities of UN Women’s work in Ukraine focuses on enhancing national and local capacities of government, women’s rights organizations (WROs), and women activists to drive gender-responsive governance, advance the EU accession process, and implement the Women, Peace and Security Agenda while safeguarding the rule of law, human rights and gender equality.

UN Women supported the governmental institutions with the development and update of the State Strategy on Equal Rights and Opportunities of Women and Men till 2030 and its respective Action Plans. It’s a comprehensive strategic document which defines priority consolidated actions of the central executive bodies and local authorities, CSOs and other stakeholders for advancing gender equality in the Ukrainian society.

In accordance with Activity 4, Task 3 (Strategic and Operational Objective 1) of the Operational Plan for the implementation of the State Strategy on Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men for the period up to 2030, for the years 2025–2027, state authorities, local self-government bodies, and other institutions and organizations are obliged to conduct gender audits in their institutions. To implement this and other national gender equality commitments, in 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and other state institutions are planning to conduct a gender audit.

A gender audit is a tool that helps analyze how the principles of ensuring equal rights and opportunities for women and men are considered in the activities of state authorities, local self-government bodies, institutions, and organizations, as well as to provide recommendations for better integration of a gender perspective.

To support the efforts of the Ministry and other state institutions (as per their requests), UN Women is now seeking a National Consultant to Support Gender Audit at the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and Other State Institutions.

The gender audit (GA) will be carried out on the basis of the Methodological Recommendations for Conducting Gender Audits by Enterprises, Institutions, and Organizations, approved by Order of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine No. 448 of August 9, 2021 (Methodological Recommendations) and a Step-by-Step Guide “Gender Audit: Roadmap and Practical Advice” developed by UN Women in cooperation with the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy and the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine with financial support from Sweden.

The consultant will be reporting to Programme Management Specialist, and will be supported by Programme Analyst, who will be the point of contact on the contract and payment issues.

The Consultant will serve as a team member providing support to the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and other state institutions with the Lead National Consultant.

**Description Of Responsibilities /Scope Of Work**

The assignment will include but not be limited to the following tasks developed in coordination with the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, other state institutions, where gender audit support is needed, and UN Women:

- Support in the development of the GA Methodology (including list of the desk review materials, survey questionnaire, interview guides etc.), support the organization of the validation session with the Ministry’s/other state institutions’ gender audit working groups (WG) and finalization of the Methodology based on the comments received from the WG members.

- Provide inputs during expert discussions, consultations, and technical meetings of the Ministry’s/other state institutions’ Working Group during various stages of GA.

- Knowledge sharing, facilitation of gender audit related training sessions, other events for the Ministry’s working group/other stakeholders.

- Support of the conducting a desk review of existing organizational and regulatory documents, materials, and data required for conducting a gender audit in line with the analysis areas specified in Methodology.

- Support the conduction of the online survey and facilitate key informant interviews (focus groups, workshops if needed) as per the guide provided in Methodology.

- Support the conduct of a detailed analysis of all collected primary data. Triangulate the results of desk review, survey, individual interviews and other used tools.

- Support of drafting the GA report based on the analysis of internal documents, administrative statistics, and collected primary data, including best practices, areas for development and recommendations.

- Support organization of the GA report validation by the Ministry’s/other state institutions’ WG, finalize the report based on the working group’s comments

- Support organization of the presentation of GA key findings, recommendations.

- Support the development and finalization of the Action Plan for addressing identified issues in the area of ensuring gender equality based on the results of the gender audit and its recommendations.

- Provide other support for the Ministry/other state institutions’ to implement gender audit recommendations, including developing new/updating existing policy documents/strategies, conducting trainings, holding consultations, if needed and agreed with the Ministry/other state institutions’.

**Outputs**

# Outputs Number of working days Deadlines

1 A progress report on gender audit of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and other related activities as per the scope of work submitted. 15 01 July 2026

2 A progress report on gender audit of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and other related activities as per the scope of work submitted. 15 15 August 2026

3 A progress report on gender audit of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and other related activities as per the scope of work submitted. 10 15 September 2026

4 A progress report on gender audit of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and other related activities as per the scope of work submitted. 10 15 October 2026

5 A progress report on gender audit of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and other related activities as per the scope of work submitted. 10 10 November 2026

- All reports should be submitted in English language and include the full set of supporting documents, such as GA methodology, questionnaires, gender analysis results, meeting agendas, GA reports etc. The supporting documents can be submitted in Ukrainian.

**Inputs**

- UN Women will provide the Consultant with background materials related to the assignment.

- The Consultant is expected to work using her/his own computer.

- The Consultant is expected to take mandatory UN Women trainings.

**Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel**

This is a home-based consultancy with visits to the Ministry and UN Women offices on as needed basis.

Travel is not anticipated by the assignment, in case the need to travel arises, all travel arrangements will be made based on UN Women’s rules and regulations

**Competencies :**

**Core Values:**

- Integrity;

- Professionalism;

- Respect for Diversity.

**Core Competencies:**

- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;

- Accountability;

- Creative Problem Solving;

- Effective Communication;

- Inclusive Collaboration;

- Stakeholder Engagement;

- Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:

**Functional Competencies:**

- Good data collection and analytical skills, strong report writing competencies.

- Proficiency in coordinating activities among interagency groups, commissions, and working groups.

- Strong interpersonal skills to build alliances, negotiate.

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing constructively to shared objectives.

- Ability to adjust priorities and approaches as needed.

**Required Qualifications**

**Education and Certification:**

- Advanced (Master’s) degree or equivalent in public administration, law, social science, international relations, human rights, gender studies or other related fields.

-  A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

**Experience:**

- At least 2 years of relevant work experience (after Master’s degree) in the field of human rights and/or gender equality, governance and public administration, research and development, or other related fields;

- Proven experience of planning and conducting gender assessments, gender analyses, gender-responsive evaluations, working with gender-sensitive data;

- Previous experience of providing advisory/technical support to the government institutions on the issues of GEWE.

- Experience with coordination and technical support of meetings and consultations with government authorities;

- Proven understanding of human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment, and national and international GEWE commitments in Ukraine.

**Languages:**

Fluency in Ukrainian, working level of English is required

**Statements :**

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

**Diversity and inclusion:**

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

**Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process **.

National Consultant to Support Gender Audit at the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and Other State Institutions, Kyiv, Ukraine, SSA

Inizio Engage (previously Ashfield Engage) is a global strategic, commercial and creative engagement partner that specializes in healthcare. Combining our unique mix of consultation, creation and activation expertise with the latest technology, we design and deliver tailored solutions that inspire lasting change.

Breakthroughs in science. New technologies. Economic uncertainty. Global events. Regulatory changes. It’s tough to keep up. And for our clients, the pace of change is only increasing.

But, for those who can adapt fast enough, this unprecedented change represents an unparalleled opportunity.

That’s why at Inizio Engage we’ve brought together a group of more than 7,000 experts, working in more than 20 countries. A passionate, diverse team with global reach and local knowledge. Together, we partner with our clients to challenge conventional thinking to empower people to make better health decisions and enhance treatment outcomes across the globe.

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Inizio Engage

Inizio Engage has a long-standing partnership with a leading Biotechnology company across Commercial, Patient Solutions and Medical Affairs businesses.

The Medical Information Specialist III is a frontline specialist responsible for engaging customers, /healthcare professionals, in a robust clinical dialogue. The specialist serves as a primary resource for clinical, therapeutic and safety information provided in response to unsolicited requests from both external healthcare provider customers, as well as internal colleagues. The specialist provides patient support and drug/medical device product information.

This is your opportunity to join Inizio Engage and represent a top biotechnology company!

**What’s in it for you?**

- Competitive compensation

- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance

- Paid time off, maternity and paternity leave

- Employee discounts & exclusive promotions

- Recognition programs, contests, and company-wide awards

- Exceptional, collaborative culture

- Best Places to Work in BioPharma (2022, 2023, & 2025)

- Certified Great Place to Work (2022, 2023, 2025)

**What will you be doing?**

- Maintain excellent quality and productivity standards for all client programs; adheres to program scripts and guidelines

- Accurately collect information required by individual programs in a timely manner and correctly captures in specific program databases

- Completely and accurately document all Medical Information Requests, Adverse Events and Product Quality Complaints in compliance with Inizio, Client and Federal guidelines and regulations

- Exhibit effective verbal and written communication and tele-management skills by supporting clinical questions which may include on and off-label information via verbal consultation, clinical medical letters, and literature search and analysis

- Conduct literature analysis to respond to unsolicited, off-label inquiries as needed

- Conduct study compliance calls to volunteers enrolled in clinical/medical research trials

- Collect demographic data and disposition for product, sample and literature fulfillment

- Exchange customer insights and scientific information with partners, as appropriate

- Enroll participants in educational seminars

- Converse with callers in an empathetic manner and facilitate dialogue with the callers to help them understand medical terminology, as needed

- Identify adverse events and product complaints as outlined by client guidelines

- Display flexibility within department to maximize utilization, including performing administrative and non-telecommunication duties, as needed

- Adhere to all company and client policies and Standard Operating Procedures

- Possess effective organizational skills, including possibly working on multiple projects simultaneously

- Must safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality by following the guidelines set forth in the Privacy and Security Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

- Opportunity to act as a Product Liaison based on completion of specific criteria and approval of manager and client if available within Project.

- Product Liaison will have periodic interactions between Client stakeholders to share knowledge, information and updates.

- Product Liaison serves as a consultant to other Licensed Healthcare Communicators in responding to product specific inquiries and/or training as need.

- Update and submit resume upon requests for audits

- Other duties as assigned

**What do you need for this position?**

- Current US healthcare professional license: PharmD (Educational preference may be defined by the client)

- Provides value and demonstrates Leadership (individual program leadership to determine specifics)

- Exemplifies Inizio CORE VALUES: Quality, Partnership, Ingenuity, Expertise, Energy

- Ability to join frequent meetings and calls without disruption or disconnecting

- Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills

- Must be knowledgeable of methods for conducting literature searches and possess strong skills for providing comprehensive presentations on specific topics, both written and oral

- Competent with a computer, keyboard and mouse

- Competent with Call Center Telephone Technology

- Pleasant telephone manner and excellent telephonic service skills

- Ability to build on existing clinical foundation in pursuit of expertise in relevant therapeutic areas

- Ability to manage complex situations

- Ability to work both independently and within a group setting

- Results oriented, excellent organizational skills and ability to work cross-functionally

- At least one year of experience in healthcare or pharmaceuticals is strongly preferred

**About Inizio Engage**

Inizio Engage is a strategic, commercial, and creative engagement partner that specializes in healthcare. Our passionate, global workforce augments local expertise and diverse mix of skills with data, science, and technology to deliver bespoke engagement solutions that help clients reimagine how they engage with their patients, payers, people and providers to improve treatment outcomes. Our mission is to partner with our clients, improving lives by helping healthcare professionals and patients get the medicines, knowledge and support they need.

We believe in our values: **We empower everyone/We rise to the challenge/We work as one/We ask what if/We do the right thing **, and we will ask you how your personal values align to them.

To learn more about Inizio Engage, visit us at:  https://inizio.health/

Inizio Engage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Inizio are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Inizio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Inizio Engage is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. We appreciate your interest in our company, however, only qualified candidates will be considered.

Medical Information Specialist III

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