Vacancies and Tenders

The role as Gender expert will include working with the two programmes:

1. WM4U: Strengthening Municipal Waste Management in Ukraine (2024–2027). This programme, funded by the Government of Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), is a strategic partnership with Avfall Sverige and SALAR International. It focuses on fostering sustainable and efficient waste management practices across Ukrainian municipalities.
2. Polaris: Supporting Multilevel Governance in Ukraine (2024–2028). Also funded by Sida, Polaris aims to strengthen Ukraine’s multilevel governance system, enhance public service delivery, and support recovery efforts in alignment with EU accession goals. The programme encompasses six thematic areas: education, fiscal decentralisation and budgeting, administrative services and support to starostas, local-led recovery, international municipal cooperation and municipal enterprises.

Role description

In the Polaris Programme, the Gender Expert is part of the overarching cross-cutting unit to ensure integration of gender equality in all programme activities. There will be a team of two Gender Experts working closely together, cooperating with other Units and with partner hromadas. The gender expert will also work closely with the thematic teams and with the management.

Application

Please send your application with max 3 page CV and 1 page cover letter (in PDF) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please note “Gender Expert” in the subject line. The interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Only shortlisted applicants will receive a response by email when the recruitment has been finalised.

For more information, please download the Terms of Reference.

Deadline: 29 July 2026