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External Expert – Evaluation Committee Member
Field Support Services Project (FSSP)

Location: Ukraine (remote, online meetings as required)
Application Deadline: March 10, 2026
Start Date: March 16, 2026
Contract Type: Individual Consultant (Short-term, output-based)
Level of Effort: Up to 20 working days
Languages: Ukrainian and English (professional proficiency)

About the Project

The Field Support Services Project (FSSP), funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and implemented by Cowater International, supports Ukrainian government institutions in advancing reform priorities and strengthening institutional resilience.

In January 2026, Canada agreed to support Ukraine’s Ministry of Veterans Affairs (MoVA) to design a proposed Multi Donor Veterans Support Fund. A consultant will be hired through a competitive process, responding to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs request for help to design the Fund and prepare a comprehensive Project Document (Business Case) for MoVA and donor consideration.

 Due to the technical nature and anticipated expert level of the consultant to be selected,  FSSP is seeking a Senior External Expert to serve as a member of the Evaluation Committee. 

Objective of the Assignment

The External Expert will provide independent technical expertise to ensure:

• Transparent and merit-based selection
• Objective scoring against approved criteria
• Documented and evidence-based evaluation 

Key Responsibilities

• Review and independently score applications using the approved evaluation grid
• Participate in interviews (if applicable)
• Provide written justification for scoring decisions
• Contribute to consensus discussions
• Draft report on the reviewing process and recommendation supporting the best candidate
• Sign Declaration of Impartiality and Confidentiality 

Required Profile

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in public administration, project management, social sciences, law, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant professional experience
• Proven expertise in donor-funded or public sector project design
• Demonstrated experience in evaluation of consultancy proposals and/or recruitment processes
• Strong knowledge of project management and results-based management
• Understanding of Ukraine’s veterans’ support context
• Experience with international donors (asset)
• No conflict of interest with potential applicants

Competencies:

• High integrity and professional ethics
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills
• Impartiality and independence
• Ability to meet tight timelines 

Work Arrangements

• Home-based assignment
• Online meetings as required
• Output-based contract (up to 20 working days)
• Payment upon approval of agreed deliverables 

Evaluation of Applications

• Technical Score: 80%
• Financial Score: 20%

Only candidates scoring at least 70% of the technical evaluation will proceed to financial evaluation. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• CV highlighting relevant experience
• Brief statement of suitability (max. 2 pages)
• Contact details of at least two professional references

Applications must be sent to [email protected] no later than March 10, 2026. 

FSSP is committed to transparency, accountability, and merit-based selection in line with international best practices in donor-funded programming.