Electricity Market Integration Expert / Експерт (-ка) з питань інтеграції ринку електроенергії

Electricity Market Integration Expert, STTA

 Project Summary

The Energy Security Project (ESP) is a seven-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the largest USAID project in Ukraine so far. The USAID ESP is implemented by a USAID Contractor, Tetra Tech ES, Inc., a California-based leading provider of services in the areas of water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

The USAID ESP mission is to enhance Ukraine’s energy security, improve the energy legal and regulatory environment in the country, and increase the resilience of Ukraine’s energy supply. This will help to support the country’s economic development and sustain its democracy. USAID ESP is working closely with the Government of Ukraine (GOU) to develop competitive energy markets. By doing so, USAID ESP will facilitate private sector-led energy investments to provide affordable, reliable, resilient, and secure energy for all Ukrainians. USAID ESP is currently in the fifth year of implementation and will run through June 2025.

Position Summary

USAID ESP is looking for an Electricity Market Integration Expert who will help to facilitate electricity market integration between Ukraine and the EU countries as well as with Moldova. This is a short-term consultancy position for the period of 6 months with the possibility of extension for another term. This position will be reporting to ESP’s Senior Electricity Regulatory Manager.

Main Responsibilities:

• Advise on development and implementation of roadmaps and action plans on Day-Ahead Market and Intra-day Market coupling, joint cross-border capacity allocation, Balancing Market and Ancillary Services Market integration to Europe;
• Facilitate coordination of ESP`s activities on electricity market integration with the Ministry of Energy, NEURC, Market Operator, Ukrenergo (and any other related entities/authorities) toward the integration of Ukrainian electricity markets with the EU and Moldova;
• Support the implementation of the EU energy acquis on electricity related components in Ukraine’s primary and secondary legislation;
• Review and assess the primary and secondary legislation (drafts prepared by the respective authorities and current legislation) related to electricity market integration, provide comments and recommendations on gaps` mitigation to ensure compliance with the EU acquis and best practices;
• Support preparation of conferences, seminars, workshops and other meetings as needed.
• Interact and maintain successful relationships with counterparts, other ESP employees, and subcontractors;
• Support capacity building events and knowledge management activities.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years’ experience related to the electricity market reform and development;
• Understanding of the specifics of Ukrainian electricity market and legislation;
• Strong understanding of the EU electricity market, regulations, current design, and trends;
• Theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in promoting and facilitating electricity market reform and integration in EU and/or Energy Community contracting members;
• Able to produce and revise reports and assessments;
• Results focused with the ability to meet commitments & deadlines;
• Highly organized with excellent attention to details;
• Proficiency in English (written, read, spoken, and heard). Ukrainian is an advantage but not a must;
• Proficient in office computer applications (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

There is no deadline associated with this position, USAID ESP may fill the position when a qualified person is found.  Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. 

To find more about USAID Energy Security Project, visit the Project website https://energysecurityua.org, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/usaidesp/, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/energysecurityua/ and Youtube.

To apply: Please submit a CV in English and a brief cover letter with the title of the position in the subject line to [email protected].   

There is no deadline associated with this position, USAID ESP may fill the position when a qualified person is found.  Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. 

To find more about USAID Energy Security Project, visit the Project website https://energysecurityua.org, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/usaidesp/, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/energysecurityua/ and Youtube.