About this role
Job Description & Summary
Key responsibilities:
• Support the design and implementation of advisory projects in infrastructure development, including but not limited to transport, energy, social and municipal sectors.
• Contribute to the preparation of infrastructure project concepts, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, covering institutional, economic, and other components.
• Contribute to economic analysis, including assessment of macroeconomic trends, preparation of basic forecasts, and support to cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate project activities, including work planning, stakeholder communication, progress tracking, and input from internal teams and external experts (subject-matter experts, engineers, environmental and social experts, etc.).
• Engage with government institutions, municipalities, utilities, donors, financial institutions, and private sector stakeholders to collect data, validate findings, and support project implementation.
• Contribute to capacity-building and stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, training materials, and presentations for public authorities and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic, policy, and operational recommendations related to infrastructure development, public investment management, urban and regional development, and economic recovery.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefing notes, and other client deliverables in Ukrainian and English.
• Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, tender submissions, and other business development materials for international financial institutions, donors, and public sector clients.
Experience:
• 3-5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years of hands-on involvement in several stages of infrastructure project preparation and execution (such as concept development, pre-feasibility/feasibility studies and/or implementation support).
• Experience working for a donor-funded entity, international financial institution, consulting firm, or implementing partner preferred.
• Experience in financial modelling (e.g., cash flow models, basic PPP / blended finance structures) would be a plus.
• Engagement experience with Ukrainian central or local government, municipal utilities, or infrastructure operators would be a plus.
Qualifications and skills:
• Clear motivation to contribute to sustainable infrastructure and public sector development.
• University degree in economics, finance, management or public administration (preferred); a degree in civil engineering, transport engineering, urban planning, or a related field will also be considered.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the public investment management reform framework in Ukraine and its key methodological aspects.
• Knowledge of economic analysis techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, economic impact assessment) and ability to apply them in infrastructure and public investment projects is an advantage.
• Basic to intermediate skills in financial modelling and affordability analysis (e.g., cash flow projections, sensitivity analysis) would be an advantage.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and operate in a fast-changing environment (including post-war recovery context).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a project team, including coordinating workstreams and providing guidance to junior colleagues.
• Proficiency in MS Office and practical experience with GenAI tools.
• Ukrainian – native/advanced, English – advanced (both oral and written).
We Offer:
• Competitive salary and bonuses for excellent performance.
• Exceptional opportunities for professional and personal development - ACCA certification is fully paid by the company, numerous in-house and external trainings, free English classes.
• Career growth - ‘from intern to partner’ opportunity.
• Strong, enthusiastic and friendly team.
• Interesting and challenging tasks.
• Health insurance, corporate psychologist and clubs of interests (badminton, volleyball, yoga, movies, etc.).
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