The WM4U Programme is looking for a Local Support Expert for Donations of Waste Handling Equipment based in Ukraine. WM4U is a Swedish-Ukrainian programme implemented by SALAR International and Avfall Sverige with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The Programme supports the development of modern, sustainable municipal waste management systems in Ukraine in line with EU standards and approaches.
The expert will support the Programme’s Donations Component, which facilitates the transfer of donated waste handling equipment from Sweden to Ukrainian municipalities, including waste bins, containers, garbage trucks and other equipment.
The expert will:
- assess the equipment needs of WM4U pilot municipalities and evaluate existing waste handling equipment;
- provide technical advice on the selection, delivery, operation, maintenance and repair of donated equipment;
- support the planning and delivery of new equipment donations;
- monitor how donated equipment is used and whether municipalities have the necessary conditions for its effective operation;
- advise municipalities on how to use donated equipment to improve waste management processes and efficiency;
- assess the feasibility and costs of adapting or retrofitting donated equipment to local systems;
- identify local maintenance and repair opportunities, including authorised service providers;
- coordinate with Ukrainian municipalities, municipal utility companies, authorities, suppliers and other relevant stakeholders;
- support the development of systems for spare parts, servicing and repairs;
- contribute to assessing equipment needs across Ukraine and ensuring that donations are distributed based on identified needs;
- support customs clearance and communication with relevant Ukrainian authorities;
- support public information activities related to the proper use of donated equipment and waste sorting.
The successful candidate should have:
- a university degree in agriculture, environment, engineering or a related field;
- at least 2 years of professional experience in waste management, municipal services, infrastructure, environmental management or a related field;
- practical understanding of municipal waste management and service delivery;
- experience working with Ukrainian municipalities will be an advantage;
- experience assessing technical or operational needs and working with equipment, infrastructure or other material support will be an advantage;
- strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- good analytical, report-writing and presentation skills;
- fluency in Ukrainian;
- working knowledge of English sufficient to communicate with the WM4U team and work with relevant project documentation;
- willingness and ability to travel within Ukraine to municipalities and project sites;
- previous experience with logistics in the humanitarian sector will be considered an asset.
Conditions
- Assignment period: October 2026 – August 2027;
- Part-time position: initially approximately 10 working days per month, excluding travel time, with the possibility of expanding to full-time;
- the position requires travel to WM4U pilot clusters in Ukraine;
- consultancy contract with SALAR International on behalf of the WM4U Programme;
- competitive consultancy fee;
- life and travel insurance for work-related travel within Ukraine;
- local travel in accordance with the Programme’s Standard Operating Procedures.
This is a consultancy position, not an employment contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for all relevant taxes and insurance contributions in Ukraine.
Application deadline: 19 October 2026
Please send:
CV – maximum 3 pages, сover letter – maximum 1 page to opportunity@salarinternational.se . For questions or clarifications, please contact olga.glazunova@salarinternational.se .
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