The role involves supporting the management and procurement coordinator in the procurement of solar power plants as part of the Programme’s material support to municipalities. Application deadline: 1 November 2026.

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) has 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.

The Programme’s support is provided through two operational components: one focusing on policy and collaboration with national stakeholders, and the other providing direct support to municipalities. The support encompasses six thematic areas: Education, Fiscal Decentralisation and Budgeting, Administrative Service Provision, Locally-led Recovery, International Municipal Cooperation, and Municipal Enterprises. In addition, the Programme will provide material support to meet short-term material crisis needs of municipalities.

Role Description

The solar energy expert will support the management and procurement coordinator in the procurement of solar power plants as part of the Programme’s material support to municipalities. The expert will contribute their technical expertise to the development and evaluation of the procurement and the specific needs for the solar power plant for each selected municipality.

Application

Send your application with max 3 page CV and max 1 page cover letter (in PDF) preferably in English to ukraine@salarinternational.se. Please note “Solar 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 November 2026