Local Agent - Energy Specialist

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is seeking an Energy Specialist for its Representation in Ukraine. The role involves supporting EIB operations in Ukraine and the Eastern Partnership region, focusing on energy projects including transmission networks, renewable energy, energy storage, and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support EIB operational staff responsible for upstream business development, in particular vetting the eligibility of projects for EIB financing (including compliance with the EIB’s procurement requirements) and identifying priority areas.
• Analyse the technical, social, and environmental aspects of projects, including compliance with EU and EIB environmental, social, gender and procurement policies.
• Monitor procurement processes on behalf of the EIB including assisting project promoters with the preparation and review of procurement-related documents.
• Monitor project implementation, including, where appropriate, coordination with other co-financiers.
• Where appropriate, interact with project promoters, in close cooperation and with full involvement of the operational departments concerned; attend project progress meetings as required and prepare meeting reports.
• Assist project promoters with the compliance of reporting obligations towards the EIB.
• Initiate, plan, and manage Technical Assistance operations involving the services of external consultants.
• Where required, build and maintain relations with key external parties (e.g., Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), government representatives, local authorities, other institutions, etc.).
• Follow and support the development of the energy sector in Ukraine and Eastern Neighbourhood region, including energy sector reform, regulatory alignment with EU standards and decarbonisation strategies.
• Represent the EIB at national and regional events, for example regular sector meetings, conferences, or meetings with DFIs.

Requirements

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) in a relevant technical discipline.
• Post-graduate degree would be an advantage.
• Experience with evaluating proposals to finance energy projects.
• A multidisciplinary background, including cost benefit analysis skills, would be an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the planning and implementation of energy projects, particularly in energy networks, energy efficiency, or hydropower.
• Experience across multiple countries and in energy transmission projects would be an advantage.
• Ability to operate in international environments.
• Experience with other International Financing Institutions and/or the European Union institutions will be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Ukrainian, with good command of French being an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, planning, coordination and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills, with the ability to work under pressure and capacity to provide sound judgement concerning the issues in his/her areas of responsibility.
• Clear and concise oral and written expression.

Skills

• Energy Project Evaluation
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Energy Project Planning
• Energy Project Implementation
• Energy Networks
• Energy Efficiency Measures
• Hydropower
• Energy Transmission Projects
• International Financing
• European Union Institutions
• Multidisciplinary Technical Expertise
• Analytical Skills
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Oral and Written Communication
• Proposal Evaluation
• Multinational Project Experience

Languages

English, Ukrainian, French