The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.

GIZ International Services is looking for an Expert (m/f/d) in the frame of the preparation for a participation in a tender “Municipal Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP) – Project Preparation Facility Ukraine (PPF) 2025 – 2029”, funded by SECO.

This position supports the key expert team and in particular key experts 1 (team leader and urban infrastructure project management expert) and 2 (urban infrastructure project preparation expert) to fulfill their tasks. As such, this position is meant for a polyvalent junior professional.

General Qualifications and skills

• Master’s degree (for national key expert: minimum bachelor’s degree) in engineering, public procurement, architecture, or similar relevant discipline.
• Proficiency in English language.

General professional experience

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Very good written communication skills in English (C1 preferred).
• Professional experience in one of the following fields is an advantage: energy-efficiency (e.g. in buildings, district heating), renewable energy, public transport (urban and agglomeration), urban water supply and wastewater management).
• Experience with communication is an advantage.

The project will be implemented mainly in Ukraine. This position is foreseen to be located in Switzerland.

Please note that the requirements above are set by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and are to be considered as minimum requirements unless otherwise stated.

This position is allocated to a full-time / part-time position.

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The intended start date is 02 May 2025 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 60 months from this date.