Chemonics International шукає E-Commerce Expert

Chemonics International, a global consulting and international development firm, seeks an E-Commerce Expert, short-term position, for the USAID-funded Competitive Economy Program (CEP). CEP is a five-year program to increase the competitiveness of startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine, as well as to increase the competitiveness of Ukrainian products in foreign markets, through a combined focus on improving Ukraine’s business enabling environment, increasing private sector competitiveness, increasing access to finance and investments, promoting exports, and facilitating trade.

CEP seeks to hire a short-term E-Commerce Expert (Expert) to support the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine (MDT) with development of the Law on Electronic Commerce, which implements provisions of Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000, on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the Internal Market (hereinafter – Directive on E-Commerce).

 The Expert’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review of EU and Ukrainian legislation in the field of e-commerce, taking into account their bilateral obligations.
• Identify gaps in e-commerce legislation in Ukraine regarding non-compliance with the Directive on E-Commerce.
• Prepare an analysis of the draft Law “On Amending the Law of Ukraine “On Electronic Commerce” on creation of the Unified State Web Portal of e-services for consumers in the field of e-commerce” and the draft Law “On Amending the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses” to establish liability for violations of e-commerce legislation” developed by the MDT. This will address gaps in the consistency of the Law “On Electronic Commerce” with the Directive on E-Commerce.
• Based on the analysis, develop recommendations and proposals for the draft Law “On Amending the Law of Ukraine “On Electronic Commerce” regarding creation of the Unified State Web Portal of e-services for consumers in the field of e-commerce” and the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amending the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses” to establish liability for violations of e-commerce legislation.”
• Perform other ad hoc duties on a regular basis to support MDT in its efforts to develop compliant Ukrainian legislation in the field of e-commerce.

This assignment is expected to require up to 30 working days, beginning on/about September 10, 2021 through October 21, 2021. The assignment will take place in Kyiv, Ukraine.

The required and/or preferred qualifications for the Expert are:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (law, economics, public administration or other relevant) preferred. Legal expertise required.
• A comprehensive understanding of Ukrainian business environment required.
• Demonstrated experience in e-commerce field required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas(DCFTA) and EU legislation relating to e-commerce required.
• Good knowledge of the Ukraine legal environment required.
• At least 5 years of prior work experience in the field of legal analysis preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required.

Application Instructions:

Please send a CV and brief letter of interest in English indicating related experience and achievements by August 25, 2021, to [email protected]. Please include your name and “E-Commerce Expert” in the subject line. Please note the position is open for Ukrainian citizens only. The post of assignment is Kyiv, Ukraine. Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.