Expert in the field of "Decentralization of education at the local and regional levels" in SALAR International

Swedish Support Program for Decentralization and Recovery Reforms in Ukraine, 2024-2028< /p>

SALAR International has been working in Ukraine since 2014, supporting the decentralization process through three main initiatives aimed at building a reliable multi-level governance system, increasing accessibility and the quality of services at the local level, as well as the strengthening of international cooperation between municipalities of Ukraine and the EU. After the full-scale invasion, SALAR International joined the crisis support of Ukrainian communities, providing them with material aid.

Description of the context

SALAR International has completed its ongoing projects in Ukraine (DSP and PROSTO), which were started before the full-scale invasion . To respond to the changing needs of Ukrainian municipalities and national actors during the war, a new multi-level program was launched, which will be financed by the Swedish International Development and Cooperation Agency (Sida).

SALAR International is currently at the stage of preparing a new Program, the start of implementation is planned for July or August 2024. The program is designed for four years, but so far activities are planned for the first 24 months.

The program is aimed at both short-term and long-term work, focusing on on solving the needs of the multi-level governance system in Ukraine, while at the same time strengthening the ability of communities to provide public services and the direct participation of communities in the processes of recovery and reconstruction in accordance with the requirements of joining the EU.

The program will consist of two components: one will focus on policy and cooperation with national actors, the other will provide direct support to communities. In addition, the Program will cover five thematic areas: education, fiscal decentralization and budgeting, provision of administrative services, recovery under the leadership of local authorities, as well as international community cooperation.

The program will provide material support for the crisis needs of communities and coordinate with other international actors the financing of recovery plans.

Organizational structure

The program is a joint Swedish-Ukrainian initiative with management structures in Stockholm and Kyiv. This promotes a horizontal organizational structure, which provides for a high level of autonomy and responsibility of the involved experts, as well as the active participation and level of involvement of local partners, such as stakeholders at the national level and communities of Ukraine.

It is expected that more than 50 people prwill work in Ukraine full-time in various thematic teams and joint departments. The Program office is located in Kyiv, but the Program will work in all regions controlled by the Government of Ukraine.

Role description

Education expert is part of the thematic team "Decentralization of education at the local level", which consists of 3- 4 people. For this position, SALAR International is looking for a motivated, analytical minded person, attentive to details, who can carry out horizontal and vertical cooperation and coordination (multi-level management structure) in the field of education management, organization of events, expert support of regional and local education managers in the implementation of educational reforms, identify and systematize educational data and report on it. Under the leadership of the head of the thematic group, the work involves maintaining a close dialogue with key stakeholders in Ukraine in the field of education decentralization, such as the VRU Committee on Education, Science and Innovation, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the State Education Quality Service of Ukraine, local authorities self-governments and their associations, regional and local education management bodies, public organizations, think tanks, etc.

Please read a detailed description of the vacancy at the link. 

Application evaluation and selection

Send your proposals with a CV of no more than 3 pages and a cover letter of no more than 1 page to: [email protected]. Please indicate the job title in the subject of the letter. Interviews will be held regularly, depending on the applications received. Only selected candidates will receive an email response after recruitment is complete.

If you have any questions or clarifications, please contact: [email protected]. Personal information provided by the applicant during the selection process will be processed by SALAR International.

Submission Sentence application: August 23, 2024