International Gender Advisor for Programme in Ukraine
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SALAR International
Remote (global)- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 2-5 years, 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Not specified
- Deadline: 01/08/2026
- Location: Remote (global)
About SALAR International & its engagement in Ukraine
SALAR International is a subsidiary of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR), representing all 290 municipalities and 21 regions in Sweden. As the international branch of SALAR, we work globally to support local democracy and good governance in developing and transitioning countries. Our expertise covers areas such as capacity building in municipal management and service delivery, local and regional development planning, support for local government associations, decentralisation policies and European integration. Geographically, SALAR International’s projects cover countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, West Asia and Africa.
SALAR International has been engaged in Ukraine since 2014, providing support to Ukraine’s decentralisation process through three major initiatives focusing on building a robust multi-level governance system, increasing accessibility and quality of services at the local level, and enhancing international cooperation between municipalities from Ukraine and the EU. After the full-scale invasion, SALAR International has added crisis support to Ukrainian municipalities, providing them with material assistance
About the role
SALAR International is a subsidiary of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR), representing all 290 municipalities and 21 regions in Sweden. As the international branch of SALAR, we work globally to support local democracy and good governance in developing and transitioning countries. Our expertise covers areas such as capacity building in municipal management and service delivery, local and regional development planning, support for local government associations, decentralisation policies and European integration. Geographically, SALAR International’s projects cover countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, West Asia and Africa.
SALAR International has been engaged in Ukraine since 2014, providing support to Ukraine’s decentralisation process through three major initiatives focusing on building a robust multi-level governance system, increasing accessibility and quality of services at the local level, and enhancing international cooperation between municipalities from Ukraine and the EU. After the full-scale invasion, SALAR International has added crisis support to Ukrainian municipalities, providing them with material assistance
About the role
As Gender Advisor, you will play a key role in strengthening gender equality in the programme implementation. Working closely with the programme’s gender experts and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide strategic advice, methodological guidance, and practical support to ensure gender perspectives are effectively integrated across programme activities. You will contribute to the development of policies, methodologies, analytical products, and recommendations that promote inclusive and gender-responsive local governance.
Drawing on Swedish and European experiences, you will help identify and adapt good practices, support capacity-building efforts for local authorities and programme partners, and contribute expert input to programme events, consultations, and planning processes.
The role requires a strong understanding of gender equality and inclusion, experience with gender mainstreaming in public sector or local governance programmes, and the ability to translate policy frameworks into practical approaches that drive sustainable change at local and regional levels.
As part of a collaborative international programme with teams based in both Kyiv and Stockholm, you will work in a dynamic environment that values autonomy, expertise, innovation, and local ownership.
Qualifications:
• University degree in Gender Studies, Social or Political Science, Public Administration, Local Governance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in gender equality and inclusion, with demonstrated work in local governance or public sector programmes.
• Proven experience providing strategic advice, methodological guidance, and practical support to strengthen gender mainstreaming in local governance initiatives.
• Expertise in gender analysis, gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation, and the development of evidence-based recommendations and policy-oriented outputs.
• Experience of designing capacity-building activities to enhance the knowledge, skills, and awareness of local authorities’ representatives and staff on gender equality and inclusive governance.
• Understanding of gender equality and human rights frameworks, preferably in the Ukrainian or Eastern European context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Qualifications:
• University degree in Gender Studies, Social or Political Science, Public Administration, Local Governance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in gender equality and inclusion, with demonstrated work in local governance or public sector programmes.
• Proven experience providing strategic advice, methodological guidance, and practical support to strengthen gender mainstreaming in local governance initiatives.
• Expertise in gender analysis, gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation, and the development of evidence-based recommendations and policy-oriented outputs.
• Experience of designing capacity-building activities to enhance the knowledge, skills, and awareness of local authorities’ representatives and staff on gender equality and inclusive governance.
• Understanding of gender equality and human rights frameworks, preferably in the Ukrainian or Eastern European context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
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