Вакансія: USAID SOERA seeks a Transport Expert – Short-Term Assignment

Deloitte seeks a qualified candidate for the USAID State-Owned Enterprises Reform Activity in Ukraine (Ukraine SOERA) to serve as a Transport Expert. This is a short-term assistance position with the expected level of effort – up to 90 days. Estimated start date – October 1, 2024. 

Project Background 

USAID SOERA program aims to strengthen public sector business operations and transparency, improve governance and oversight, advance SOE privatization, and develop a strategic management model for SOEs remaining in state ownership. Smart reform and targeted privatization of Ukraine’s SOEs will reduce opportunities for corruption, increase private sector participation, and stimulate broad-based economic growth. Project components include: 

• Component 1: State Property Transfer
• Component 2: State Property Management
• Component 3: Individual SOE/MOE Support
• Component 4: Restoration and Reconstruction
• Component 5: Accountable Public Financial Management. 

Objective

The Transport Expert is responsible for preparing and facilitating transport projects with regard to the infrastructural restoration and development of Ukraine. 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Provide advisory support and assistance to implementing entities under the joint with IFI projects. 
• Assist the Ministry in preparation of legal documents under the joint with IFI projects. 
• Provide support to preparation of strategic investment project concepts in transport field to be included in the Pipeline of Public Investments. 
• Provide support to preparation of EDCF-financed transport project under the Ukraine-Korea Framework Agreement. 
• Participate in the bilateral cooperation on transport projects on the side of MCTID. 
• Identify project ideas in the field of transport, as well as prepare concept notes. 
• Assitance and support on communication between international finance institutions, donors, ministries, and the recipients of transport projects, such as Ukrainian Railways, Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, ports, logistic companies etc. 
• Participate in DREAM piloting exercise on IFI-financed projects. 
• Prepare information, communication briefs, and presentations, provide inputs to shared project documents. 
• Maintain regular communication with relevant units of the MCTID, other ministries, agencies, and the regional authorities, ensuring appropriate coordination and coherent implementation between various programs, projects, and policies.  
• Monitor the progress and results of programs, projects, and policies. 
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the ProSteer Coordinator and/or Head of Section.  

Position Requirements

• Proven experience in events organization and management.
• Strong background in social interaction and knowledge of current socio-economic agenda on a national and regional level.
• Proven experience organizing interactive events for different audiences – debates, club games, tournaments, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team and independently.
• Experience of work with and / or within MOCTID, UZ and USPA would be of additional advantage.
• Experience of investment projects preparation and implementation would be of additional advantage.
• University degree in a relevant field.
• English proficiency – Upper Intermediate.
• Based in Ukraine, available for trips (regarding safety considerations).

Candidates are requested to send a CV and cover letter to [email protected] no later than September 26, 2024. Please indicate the following in the subject field of the email: “SOERA Transport Expert – Application”. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.