Vacancy: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Expert


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) in 2024 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.

Role description 
The MEL expert will support the Progamme in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) based on the current Framework of the Programme. The Expert will work closely with the Management in Stockholm, the international MEL expert and with the team members in Ukraine.

Application
Send your application with max 3 page CV and max 1 page cover letter (in PDF) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please note “MEL Expert" in the subject line. The interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Early applicants are encouraged. 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: 1 June 2025

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