Senior Policy Advisor, Ukraine
Location: Kyiv
Type of employment: part-time 75%
SKL International is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor on Administrative Service Provision to form a Policy Advise and Support Unit within its team for supporting Sida in the implementation of Ukraine Local Empowerment, Accountability and Development Programme - U-LEAD with Europe, Support to improved administrative service delivery, Roll-out Phase extension. The positions shall be consultancies contracts for a period of maximum 10 months (March 01 – December 31, 2020).
The Senior Policy Advisor should be experienced in giving advice to decision makers on national and local levels, professional, self-motivated and highly analytical persons, who can analyse a dynamic and changing environment and identify needs and provide advice on improvements and changes to the legal framework relating to administrative service provision on local level. These positions require integrity, innovation, problem-solving skills, professionalism, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an effective team member.
About SKL International
SKL International is a subsidiary to the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR), representing all 290 municipalities and 20 county councils in Sweden. We are a leading consultancy company supporting local democracy and good governance in developing and transition countries. Our expertise covers areas such as capacity building on municipal management and service delivery; local and regional development; decentralisation policies; support to local government associations; and European Integration. Geographically, SKL International’s projects covers countries in Central and Eastern Europe as well as Africa and Asia.
The role of the Senior Policy Advisor
To support the SKL International project team and other Programme implementers with guidance on policy matters and on strategic decisions (particularly regarding selection and assessment of Programme participants), and
To support the Programme’s Ukrainian stakeholder, the government of Ukraine, with advice to the on-going reform in the sphere of improving administrative service provision on local level.
The following is a preliminary outline of tasks that will be the responsibility of the Senior Policy Advisor:
Monitoring reforms in Ukraine and continuously identify situations and areas where further work/reforms are required in relation to delivery of administrative services on local level, including gaps in existing processes for specific administrative services
Support to further review and promote policy and legal reforms, including processes to enable digital access to data and institutional set-up, in close cooperation with EU and other actors
Consultations in Ukraine on synergies with other national and local initiatives, contextual developments, and cooperation with other projects and programmes (other donors/projects, communities, government officials)
Provide advisory support to Sida’s Programme Coordinator on issues including but not limited to legislation and best practices in the sphere of administrative services in Ukraine
Present results and policy suggestions at various events such as conferences, round tables and other type of public discussions
Ensure Monitoring of the support provided
Any other responsibilities and tasks as needed
Communication
Keep SKL International in Stockholm and Project management unit in Kyiv continuously and regularly updated about challenges and achievements
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
On-going monitoring, reporting and communication with the Stockholm office and with the management unit in Kyiv
Skills and Experience
University degree, minimum Master level, in social/political science, economics, business administration, management, economics, law, development studies or similar
A minimum of ten years working experience in the sphere of public service delivery
Good understanding of international development cooperation
Fluency in oral and written Ukrainian
Knowledge of English is an advantage
Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Good administrative skills, including basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Good communication skills, including use of social media
Knowledge about EU’s development cooperation
Conditions & Logistics
A consultancy contract will be signed between SKL International and the Senior Policy Advisor, which will outline the conditions for the position in detail. Please note this position is not an employment position, meaning that applicants must be established as consultants and will be liable to pay all relevant taxes and insurances.
A competitive consultancy fee will be offered to the successful candidate.
Evaluation of response & selection
Interested applicants should send their proposal as one PDF document, comprising the following documents, to SKL International no later than January 31st, 2020:
a) Up-to-date CV indicating relevant experience and qualifications (maximum two A4-pages);
b) A brief description of the applicant’s motivation and suitability for the assignment (maximum one A4-page);
c) A statement that the applicant will be available to start the position no later than 1st of March 2020.
The Senior Policy Advisor will be selected based on their specialist competence and suitability matching the requirements described above.
Proposals and questions should be sent by email to: ulead@sklinternational.se
Diversity and equal opportunities
SKL International embraces diversity and respects human rights in all areas of its work. Discrimination of any kind including on the basis of gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or culture is not accepted. Personnel shall respect equal rights of individuals and strive to create an atmosphere where people’s differences are accepted and valued.
Persons engaged in SKL International’s business activities shall be afforded equal rights and development opportunities. SKL International supports working arrangements that enable personnel to combine work with family commitments.
