Results and Inclusion Specialist (MEL and GESI/GBA Plus)

Job Title: Results and Inclusion Specialist (MEL and GESI/GBA Plus) 

Project Name: Ukraine Ministry of Veterans Affairs Institutional Strengthening (Vet-IS) 

Location of Position: Ukraine, Kyiv (on-site) 

Reporting to: Field Manager, with technical oversight from Canada-based MEL and GBA+ experts  

Remuneration: Fees are subject to negotiation in line with market rates 

Indicative LOE/Time Frame: Full-Time (50% MEL, 50% GESI/GBA Plus), November 2026 - June 2029 

Citizenship: Ukrainian (preferred) 

Language Requirements: Fluency in Ukrainian and English required  

Application Deadline: 4 November 2026

Application Instructions: 

1. A cover letter is mandatory to be considered. Cover letters should effectively align your skills and experiences with the specific job responsibilities outlined in the position's description, demonstrating your aptitude and enthusiasm for the role, your daily fee and current availability.
2. Click the "Apply Now" link to upload your cover letter and CV in English.
3. Only successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Alinea: 

Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. Alinea works with governments, investors, companies, and communities to create lasting change. Over 39 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1,000 projects worldwide. For more information, please visit Alinea International website. 

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Project Description: 

The Ukraine Ministry of Veterans Affairs Institutional Strengthening (Vet-IS) project is a multi-year initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and implemented in partnership with Ukraine's Ministry of Veterans Affairs (MoVA). The project aims to strengthen MoVA's capacity to lead, coordinate, and standardize a coherent national system of policies, programs, and services for veterans and their families. 

The project supports institutional strengthening, policy development, inter-ministerial coordination, and the establishment of inclusive, rights-based service models to improve access, quality, and consistency of services nationwide.  

About the Role: 

The Results and Inclusion Specialist will lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) for the Vet-IS project (50% of time) and serve as the project's Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) lead (50% of time), ensuring that the support provided to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs (MoVA) meets GESI and GBA Plus standards and requirements. 

Working closely with the Field Manager, technical experts, and the Policy Evidence Lab, the role produces cross-cutting analysis on gender and inclusion in veterans' policy and services, and helps the Ministry adapt and design services that respond to the different needs of veterans and their families. 

The position requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work hand-in-hand with technical experts across the project.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (50%) 

• Lead the project's MEL system, including the performance measurement framework, indicators, baselines, and targets, in line with Global Affairs Canada requirements and under technical guidance from Canada-based MEL Advisor  
• Design and implement data collection and monitoring tools, and maintain the project results database 
• Prepare results inputs for progress reports to Global Affairs Canada and Alinea 
• Facilitate learning activities, including reviews and reflections, and support adaptive management 
• Support evaluations and reviews of the project  

GESI Leadership (50%) 

• Serve as the project's GESI lead and ensure that project activities and deliverables meet GESI and GBA Plus standards and requirements 
• Produce cross-cutting analysis on gender and inclusion aspects of veterans' policy and services 
• Work hand-in-hand with technical experts to integrate GBA Plus considerations into their work 
• Develop and update the project GESI strategy and action plan and track progress against them  

Data and Evidence 

• Work with the Policy Evidence Lab team to ensure data disaggregation (for example by sex, age, disability, and region) that allows MoVA to better adapt and design services for veterans and their families 
• Use desk research and policy analysis to support evidence on the needs of different groups of veterans and family members 

Capacity Building 

• Support MoVA staff in applying GBA Plus and results-based management approaches in their policies and services 
• Brief and guide project staff on MEL and GESI requirements 

Expected Deliverables: 

• Performance measurement framework, MEL plan, and results database 
• Results inputs to project reports 
• GESI strategy and action plan 
• Cross-cutting analyses on gender and inclusion in veterans' policy and services 
• Guidance for technical experts and data disaggregation requirements 

Required Qualifications: 

Mandatory 

• Degree in social sciences, public policy, development studies, gender studies, or a related field 
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) 
• Knowledge of GBA Plus and GESI standards and requirements 
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills 
• Ability to work with technical experts and government counterparts 
• Proficiency in MS 365 
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English (written and spoken) 

Preferred qualification 

• Practical experience in desk research and policy analysis 
• Experience applying GBA Plus or GESI in government or donor-funded programs 
• Knowledge of veterans' affairs or social policy 
• Experience working on Global Affairs Canada-funded projects