Вакансія: Climate Change Advisor

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is seeking a qualified professional for the component “Ukrainian Climate Office / Capacities for Climate Action” as part of the EU- and BMUV-funded project “IKI Interface Project Ukraine: Supporting Ukraine towards Ambitious and Integrated Climate Policy (GreenUkraine)” to fill the position of the:

Climate Change Advisor (full-time, Kyiv)

(internal SAP code: Advisor)

The project aims to strengthen Ukrainian-German cooperation to advance Ukraine’s climate and biodiversity goals on its path toward EU integration. As the IKI interface for Ukraine, it facilitates policy dialogue, networking, and knowledge exchange between Ukrainian and German stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, IKI implementing organisations, and the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership.

The Ukrainian Climate Office component, co-financed by the EU, supports the establishment of a national Climate Innovation Resource and Consultative Centre. It aims to build capacity across government, business, and civil society for effective climate action and to contribute to Ukraine’s goal of climate neutrality by 2050. The project provides policy advice and supports implementation of climate-neutral and resource-efficient measures.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the Ukrainian Government and other stakeholders in selected policy and strategy processes related to climate topics
• Liaise closely with relevant ministries, agencies, and stakeholders to gather important data and maintain regular and effective communication channels with MEPR to convey the project’s needs, concerns, and objectives
• Conceptualise the ideas and tasks to be performed with relation to climate change.
• Support in developing the capacity of ministry’s staff and other government agencies to understand and address climate change issues effectively.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and engagement processes to ensure broad participation and buy-in for selected policies and strategies, including civil society organisations, business representatives, and regional authorities.
• Provide technical expertise and support for alignment of Ukraine’s legislation to the EU Acquis Communautaire Chapter 27 on climate.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of climate measures, identifying barriers and opportunities for enhancing effectiveness, and providing recommendations for adjustments or improvements as needed.
• Stay updated on the latest climate research and technological innovations, and provide recommendations for integrating new solutions into policy and action plans.
• Coordinate with international partners and donors to leverage support and resources for the climate topic in Ukraine.
• Support the preparation of regular progress reports, technical documents, and policy briefs to communicate the status of decarbonisation and achievements to relevant stakeholders, including government officials, donors, and the public.

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Experience:

• Master’s degree in environmental science, climate studies, sustainability, economics, or a related field.
• More than 5 years of proven experience in working closely with climate-relevant stakeholders and Ukrainian ministries and in-depth involvement in processes and topics of Ukrainian climate pathways;
• Strong understanding of international climate frameworks, such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement, as well as EU policies and Ukrainian realities of mitigating of and adapting to climate change;
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in preparing and conducting stakeholder engagement sessions of diverse nature.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English languages, both written and spoken. Knowledge of German is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Pro-active and engaging.
• Ability to perform in pressure situation.
• Passionate for the topic of climate change and green economy.

We offer:

• Official employment.
• Salary fixed in EUR, performance-related bonuses and 13th salary.
• Medical insurance, 29 vacation days annually.
• Language classes, hard and soft skills trainings.
• Individual and group psychological support, possible remote and flexible work.
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment conditions

Full-time position with a 40-hour working week. Place of assignment is Kyiv. Starting ASAP. The contract duration is until 30.09.2025 with the option of extension.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Application

Application comprising of the candidate’s CV and a cover letter in the English language explaining the motivation to apply for the job is to be sent to [email protected] until COB May 28, 2025, Wednesday.

By sending the application the candidate gives the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.