Старший Експерт з Нової кліматичної політики

POSITION: Senior Expert (Category 2, New Climate Policy)

A Reform Support Team (RST) at the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Ukraine is a group of Ukrainian professionals (non-civil servants) funded on a temporary basis by the donors that provides targeted technical support and assists the Ministry in the
design and implementation of priority reforms. The RST will assist in filling the capacity gaps in the design and implementation of priority reform strategies and programs, while strengthening links and partnerships between the Ministry’s priorities and relevant donor
support.

A highly qualified professional is needed to prepare analyses, draft concepts, legal acts and provide support to any other necessary products (documents) in compliance with the EU acquis, related to the New Climate Policy. Fulfilment of this function by the Ministry personnel is not possible due to the limited number of civil servants with competences of best corporate governance standards and practices, and ability to adopt them in Ukraine. 

1. Duration and proposed timeframe:
This consultancy appointment is expected to start on March 1, 2019 and has an estimated overall duration until December 31, 2019.
The Consultant shall deliver services in Ukraine and for no less than working 20 days per calendar month.

2. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Support to the Ministry and RST Director, Project Manager 
2.1 Support to the MENR in implementation of the LCD Strategy
2.2 Support to the MENR in developing legislation for GHG and Ozone layer protection
2.3 organizational support of events, round tables, conferences and forums to engage stakeholders on key reform themes and policy proposals
Coordination and facilitation of reform implementation process:
2.4 engagement of relevant stakeholders (experts, government officials, donors, etc.) to the Ministry activities
2.5 preparation of timely and quality reports and status updates on reform implementation progress to the EU Affairs Deputy Minister and RST Director

The Senior Expert will be subordinated to the RST Director.

3. Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
3.1 Qualifications and skills:
- Master’s degree in Economics, International Relations, Law or Environmental
science/ Environmental management / Ecology
- Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
- PC literacy (advanced PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word skills)
- Fluency in Ukrainian and English

3.2 General professional experience:
- More than 7 years of general professional experience.
- Prior experience of work in public services is a plus

3.3 Specific professional experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of climate change and GHG
- Proven knowledge and professional experience in drafting the legal acts/documents
- Experience with government entities and their mandate and processes is an asset

4. Assignment Value
The estimated monthly value of this consultancy position is in the region of 800 – 1400 EUR.
The funding source of this assignment is the EBRD-Ukraine Stabilization and Sustainable
Growth Multi-Donor Account. Selection and contracting will be subject to the availability of
funding.

5. Submissions
Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically by February 7, 2019 23.59 (Kyiv time) to the following address: [email protected].
All submissions must include:
• a completed Application Form (https://drive.google.com/file/d/19rj2mtDh1caSJYAj5NrDVYUPRSCf6GDh/view)
• the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae and Reference Letter from a recent supervisor (original in English, or Ukrainian with English translation) together with the contact details for two further referees who, if contacted, can attest to the professional and/or educational background of the candidate. Reference checks will be conducted at the discretion of the Recruitment Committee and Recruitment Panel and with prior
approval of the candidate.
Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview.