Description of the context
To address the changing needs of Ukrainian municipalities and national level stakeholders during wartime, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has initiated a broader programme in support of multilevel governance and recovery. This programme is called “Polaris: Supporting Multi-level Governance in Ukraine”. It is implemented by SALAR International and planned for four years (July 2024-May 2028).
Polaris Programme aims to work with both short and long-term focus, addressing the needs of the multi-level governance system in Ukraine and in parallel strengthening municipalities’ public service provision, as well as their direct engagement in the recovery and reconstruction processes, in line with the requirements of Ukraine’s EU accession.
The Programme’s support is provided through two operational components: one focusing on policy and collaboration with national stakeholders, and the other providing direct support to municipalities. The support encompasses six thematic areas: Education, Fiscal Decentralisation and Budgeting, Administrative Service Provision, Locally-led Recovery, International Municipal Cooperation, and Municipal Enterprises. In addition, the Programme will provide material support to meet short-term material crisis needs of municipalities.
Role Description
The Security Expert will work with the Support Unit of the Polaris Programme in Kyiv and directly with management in Stockholm. The Security Expert is expected to provide guidance and operational assistance to staff, local and international experts as they plan and conduct travel in Ukraine and organise events in partner communities.
Main responsibilities include providing periodic security analysis and updates on developments in infrastructure disruptions, security risks, and emerging threats affecting operations; conducting evaluations and providing advice on security measures for travel to partner communities, including input on travel requests submitted to the Support Unit and the Management team; assessing event venues and accommodations in line with the programme’s requirements for heating, water, sanitation, sufficient energy supply, and proximity to a bomb shelter; overseeing emergency preparedness for travel to partner communities requiring approval by the Management team, including advice on alternative transport options; coordinating with Management to ensure that security guidelines are regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with changes in the security situation in Ukraine; and conducting security briefings with teams ahead of travels and events.
Please send your application with max 3 page CV and max 1 page cover letter (in PDF) (descriptive and/or graphic part) preferably in English to
For more information, please download the Terms of References.
Deadline: 11 September 2026
