About SALAR International & its engagement in Ukraine
SALAR International is a subsidiary of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR), representing all 290 municipalities and 21 regions in Sweden. As the international branch of SALAR, we work globally to support local democracy and good governance in developing and transitioning countries. Our expertise covers areas such as capacity building in municipal management and service delivery, local and regional development planning, support for local government associations, decentralisation policies and European integration. Geographically, SALAR International’s projects cover countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, the Middle East and the Sub-Saharan Africa.
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.
Description of the assignment context
SALAR International has finalized its current projects in Ukraine (DSP and Prosto), initiated before the full-scale invasion. To address the changing needs of Ukrainian municipalities and national actors during wartime, a new multi-level programme has started financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
Role description
The policy coordinator will be part of the programme management team. The role is mainly to coordinate the Programme’s activities related to advocacy and policy, and to support the team with guidance on strategic decisions and prioritisation of policy matters. The policy coordinator will also facilitate dialogue with partners and relevant stakeholders. The coordinator will report to the management in Stockholm.
For more information, please download the Terms of Reference.
Deadline: 5 January 2025
