Inception Review of the Ukraine Transition Programme, 2025-2028

Review of Danish MFA Support to the Global Youth Programme of the Danish Youth Council (DUF)

Udenrigsministeriet needs services for a review of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs' support to the Global Youth Programme of the Danish Youth Council (DUF), with a maximum budget of 500,000 DKK. The review will assess the overall performance of the DUF-managed Global Youth Programme, including achievements, risks, and challenges, and formulate recommendations to strengthen and adapt the initiative. The scope covers both programme and project levels, and the review will be carried out in accordance with OECD/DAC evaluation criteria. The team should consist of two international consultants: one specialist in Youth Engagement and Civil Society Organisations with extensive review experience, and one specialist in financial management and civil society funding mechanisms. Both experts must be fluent in English and are expected to participate in mission travel, likely to one or two African countries. The project location is Byen København.

Consultancy Services for the Development of the Kremenchuk Development Strategy 2028–2034 and the Action Plan for its Implementation

Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Udenrigsministeriet) seeks consultancy services to develop Kremenchuk’s evidence-based Development Strategy for 2028–2034 and its first implementation Action Plan. The seven-month assignment has a maximum budget of EUR 100,000 excluding VAT and requires approximately 300 expert working days, delivered remotely and through at least eight on-site missions in Kremenchuk, Ukraine. Work includes baseline and needs assessment; review of strategic documents; scenario and stakeholder analysis; development of strategic priorities and a shared vision; prioritisation of projects and investment needs; and preparation of implementation, financing, monitoring and evaluation arrangements. The strategy and action plan must align with relevant regional and national policies, recovery frameworks and European integration priorities. The multidisciplinary team should demonstrate experience in strategic planning, territorial and socio-economic development, municipal governance, public investment management and recovery planning, with additional expertise tailored to local priorities. Between three and five applicants with the most suitable references will be invited to tender.

Consultancy Services for the Development of the Mykolaiv Development Strategy 2028–2034 and the Action Plan for its Implementation

Udenrigsministeriet needs consultancy services over 7 months, with a maximum budget of EUR 100,000 excluding VAT, to support Mykolaiv City Council in developing an evidence-based Development Strategy for 2028–2034 and its first implementation Action Plan. The work combines remote delivery with on-site activities in Mykolaiv, including at least eight structured missions, and covers baseline and needs analysis, scenario development, stakeholder engagement, strategic priorities, prioritised projects and investment needs, and implementation, monitoring and evaluation arrangements. The consultant must provide a multidisciplinary team experienced in strategic planning, territorial and socio-economic development, municipal governance and recovery planning, including expertise in public investment and municipal finance, spatial development, stakeholder engagement and implementation; a Team Leader will oversee coordination and quality assurance. Between three and five applicants with the best-suited references will be invited to tender.