Municipal Integrity Expert
For Integrity Support Group in Mykolayiv
Background
Support of anti-corruption (AC) efforts in Ukraine is a high priority for Denmark and the EU contributing to the enhancement of democracy, EU-integration as well as future economic growth and trade between Ukraine, Denmark and the rest of the EU Member States.
EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI) is the biggest EU support programme in the area of anti-corruption in Ukraine. The initiative is supported by the European Commission and by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a total budget of €22.9 million (2020-2024, July). The Programme is implemented by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For more information, visit https://euaci.eu.
The EUACI overall objective is to improve the implementation of AC policy in Ukraine, thereby contributing to the reduction of corruption.
Component 2 of the Programme aims to combat and prevent corruption at the local level by developing and establishing mechanisms to ensure transparency, integrity and accountability in partnership with the municipality. It also includes engaging CSOs and citizens in oversight of the local government, strengthening civil society to sustain this engagement, and supporting investigative journalists to enhance accountability in municipalities.
A key element of Component 2 is the application of the concept of Integrity Cities. The concept aims at showcasing how several mutually supportive Integrity tools can limit the corruption risks and enhance accountability. The set of Integrity tools includes, but is not limited to IT tools, sectoral assessment of corruption risks and development and implementation of measures to minimize corruption risks.
Mykolaiv is an addition to five Ukrainian cities selected to implement the Integrity Cities concept of the Programme. Based on the agreement reached with the Mykolaiv City Mayor, the EUACI envisages an Integrity Support Group of experts in the local municipality, headed by an advisor to the Mayor to support the integrity transformation, transparency and accountability of the reconstruction process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
To support the Advisor to the Mayor and relevant representatives of the municipality's Executive Committee in coordinating and advancing actions directed at effective implementation of mechanisms of integrity, transparency and accountability for the reconstruction of the city.
It is assumed that the selected person will be offered a consultancy contract for one year with the possibility of an extension, which provides a consultant's engagement for at least 200 working days.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide advice to the relevant representatives of the Executive Committee in the implementation of mechanisms for ensuring integrity, transparency and accountability in the reconstruction process;
- Participate in the implementation of Programme related activities under the project description agreed upon between the EUACI and the city, as well as the approved work plan.
- Contribute to drafting, consideration, and adoption of local rules and procedures of internal audit and control of international and humanitarian aid to ensure integrity, transparency, and accountability in the reconstruction process;
- Conduct research on the best practices of local self-government transparency, accountability, and corruption prevention.
- Identify, recommend, and resolve improvements to local government processes and controls.
- Contribute to formulating possible technical assistance to help prevent and detect corruption or other forms of misconduct.
- Make presentations, facilitate meetings, and conduct workshops to foster an understanding of Integrity and Anticorruption Policy and Procedures.
- Contribute to the activities development, updates, presentations, and reports on Programme implementation.
- Engage in other ad hoc activities as agreed between the EUACI and the city.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge and understanding of Ukraine's central and regional state government and local self-government.
- Understanding the peculiarities of the functioning of local self-governments in Ukraine.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of transparency, integrity and accountability mechanisms of local self-government an advantage.
- Min 3 years of experience in an auditing, internal contro; and anti-corruption environment
- Extensive experience in providing analysis and advice.
- Fluency in Ukrainian is required.
- A keen sense of ethics, integrity, and credibility is a must.
- Sense of responsibility, initiative and high-quality work standard.
- Strong PC skills
- The ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility, and problem-solving spirit.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in auditing, public administration, economics, law or another relevant field, demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities described.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in local self-government.
- At least 3 years of experience preparing analytical documents and research in the field of public administration.
HOW TO APPLY AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
The qualifying candidates should submit the following information in Ukrainian or English:
- Expert CV
- Expert daily rate in EUR
- Motivation letter (one page)
- Information about 2 references
Documents shall be submitted to the e-mail: [email protected] with the subject: Municipal Integrity Expert to Mykolaiv City Council.
The deadline is October 23 (Sunday).
The Consultant is expected to start the work in November 2022.
The contract period is from November 2022 to November 2023 with the possibility of an extension. The Consultant will provide services for at least 15 business days every calendar month.
For any questions, please contact Dmytro Naidin, Integrity Cities' Expert, at [email protected]