Thematic Team Leader «Recovery» UPD: vacancy is closed

Огляд

SALAR International is a subsidiary of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR), representing all 290 municipalities and 21 regions in Sweden. SALAR International has been engaged in Ukraine since 2014, providing support to Ukraine’s decentralisation process through three major initiatives focusing on building a robust multi-level governance system, increasing accessibility and quality of services at the local level, and enhancing international cooperation between municipalities from Ukraine and the EU. After the full-scale invasion, SALAR International has added crisis support to Ukrainian municipalities, providing them with material assistance.

The Team Leader - Recovery (Local) will be the local thematic lead for Locally-led Recovery work. Working from Kyiv, s/he will work in tandem with the Team Leader - Recovery (International), as well as the wider recovery team and experts, and management unit in Kyiv.

 

Обов'язки

• contributing to the design and implementation of all Locally-led Recovery activities, including identifying local experts and leading/following up on relevant activities
• directly engaging with Ukrainian partners and other stakeholders supporting locally-led recovery, regarding the overall scope of programme engagement
• supporting updated mapping of existing municipal strategic, spatial, and recovery planning initiatives in Ukraine, and engaging in dialogue with specific municipalities as needed
• identifying required data sources and tools for analysis and evidence-based planning
• contributing to the development of locally-led recovery methodology and related resource/local expert requirements during the first 6 months of the programme, as well as specific project identification for anticipated uptake by Nefco and other financing, and monitoring/reporting back to communities
• contributing to the definition of criteria for the selection of pilot locations
• supporting and guiding pilot interventions
• defining required knowledge products and dissemination strategies, drawing from pilot experiences
• engaging in national policy dialogue on the framework for recovery and reconstruction in Ukraine

Вимоги

• academic degree, minimum bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban and regional planning, or an equivalent relevant field
• minimum of 5 years’ experience in participatory strategic/spatial planning
• experience in developing Comprehensive Restoration Programmes and Recovery Plans or equivalent planning documents with municipalities in Ukraine
• strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, coordinate project teams and activities, oversee details, and prioritize independently
• excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• fluency in English and Ukrainian

Merits

• knowledge of and interest in local self-governance and national reform processes in Ukraine
• familiarity with relevant tools and software for geospatial data analysis and management

Selection Criteria

• technical skills and experience
• communication and team leadership skills
• organizational capacities and ability to travel within Ukraine

Умови

• full-time position
• work in Kyiv (Khreshchatyk area)
• working schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 to 17:30 Kyiv time zone, with flexibility as needed
• hybrid format work, with the consultant expected to visit the office in Kyiv at least 50% of the working time
• contract duration: 20 months (with the possibility of extension for 2 more years)
• a consultancy contract will be signed between SALAR International and the expert, outlining the position's conditions in detail (note: this is not an employment position; applicants must be established as consultants and will be liable to pay all relevant taxes and insurances in Ukraine)
• competitive consultancy fee offered to the successful candidate
• life and travel insurance (passive war risk) provided for travel within Ukraine
• laptop and necessary licenses provided
• paid days off and holidays

Interview Steps

1. Interview with a recruiter from Lobby X, online - 30-60 minutes
2. 1st interview with the the Project Managers from SALAR International, online - 30 minutes
3. 2nd interview with the Managing Director from SALAR International
4. Contract discussion

SALAR International embraces diversity and respects human rights in all areas of its work. SALAR International strives to create a gender-equal and diverse working environment. Team members shall respect equal rights of individuals and strive to create an atmosphere where people’s differences are accepted and valued. SALAR International supports working arrangements that enable personnel to combine work with family commitments.