Compliance Analyst, NPSA-8, DS-Odesa, National Position

The Compliance Analyst will ensure proper implementation of compliance activities within the Ukraine Early Recovery Programme (UERP) and Ukraine Recovery Programme (URP) funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The role supports procurement, financial management, and compliance monitoring to facilitate efficient and transparent recovery investments in Ukraine.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of compliance-focused activities and delivery of results that address the needs of project stakeholders, in alignment with UN/UNDP and EIB rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual, quarterly, and detailed implementation work plans to ensure the timely initiation and execution of project activities.
• Provide technical support to establish a project cycle profile with clear compliance milestones at each phase.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency strategies, ensuring alignment with compliance protocols.
• Participate in relevant working group meetings and consultations, ensuring compliance priorities are integrated and communicated effectively.
• Conduct field site visits to monitor project implementation, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and addressing potential risks.
• Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with Ukrainian legislation, UNDP/EIB rules, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Monitor/assess fair, transparent, and competitive procurement processes under the EIB loan facility to ensure best value for money.
• Strengthen the capacity of beneficiaries through training sessions, workshops, and information-sharing events related to compliance in procurement.
• Collaborate with relevant counterparts and consultants to review contracts and amendments, ensuring alignment with project objectives and justification for cost increases.
• Confirm cost increase justifications and compliance with established project standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of procurement processes and prepare regular reports highlighting compliance performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Identify potential procurement risks and recommend innovations to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
• Support the preparation of accurate financial reports, including monthly disbursement reports and forecasts, in line with EIB and UNDP rules and regulations.
• Monitor financial activities under the EIB loan facility to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Contribute to developing mechanisms to address deficiencies in financial management and improve compliance adherence.
• Conduct regular analysis of project financial performance and delivery, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
• Support transparent and accountable financial management practices across all sub-projects, providing timely operational support as needed.
• Document and share best practices and lessons learned in compliance monitoring and implementation with project partners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice related to compliance and project governance.
• Support the establishment of knowledge platforms to disseminate compliance-related insights and innovations from the project.
• Develop knowledge products and resources to strengthen the understanding and application of compliance measures across stakeholders and implementing partners.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration / Management, Public Administration, Economics, Law, Engineering or other related disciplines is required, or a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.
• Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at national or international level in public sector procurement management, project development, finance management, accounting, auditing, engineering or related fields.
• Experience in monitoring public procurement and/or financial processes related to the implementation of civil engineering projects, and/or infrastructure, and/or urban development/renewal programmes.
• Experience of working with PROZORRO.
• Prior experience of working with UN Agencies, International Organizations or in projects financed by international donors in the field of procurement and finance.
• Experience in quality assurance and monitoring of project activities.
• Experience of working with local partners at the national and municipal level in the international development context.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

Skills

• Public Sector Procurement
• Finance Management
• Project Development
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Civil Engineering Project Monitoring
• Infrastructure Project Monitoring
• Urban Development Monitoring
• PROZORRO
• Quality Assurance
• Compliance Monitoring
• International Donor-funded Projects
• Procurement Management
• Working with Local Partners
• UN Agency Experience
• International Organization Experience

Languages

English, Ukrainian