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.

Key expert 4 will assist key experts 1 (team leader and urban infrastructure project management expert) and 2 (urban infrastructure project preparation expert) with the implementation of all components, with a particular focus on implementation aspects in Ukraine. This includes coordination with the relevant actors at national and municipal level as well as ensuring coherence of activities with Ukrainian policies and the legal framework. This also includes initial screening of project proposals as well as the team lead function for the Ukraine-based team

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

• At least 7 years of experience in procurement of civil construction works and associated services.
• 3 years of experience in leading and managing teams of technical experts in Ukraine

Specific professional experience

• 5 years of experience in the design, implementation and supervision of municipal infrastructure projects in Ukraine.
• Experience in the implementation of international projects of basic urban infrastructure in some of the following fields, complementary to the expertise of key experts 1 and 2, is an advantage: energy-efficiency (e.g. in buildings, district heating), renewable energy, public transport (urban and agglomeration), urban water supply and wastewater management).
• Working experience in civil engineering for municipal infrastructure in Ukraine: technical and financial planning as well as construction or supervision of municipal infrastructure projects in Ukraine. Working experience in quality assurance of civil works projects is an advantage.
• Working experience with projects financed by IFIs, SECO, SDC and/or the private sector 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.