Sеnіоr Ехреrt оn Рublіс-Рrіvаtе Раrtnеrshір, Саtеgоrу 1

1. Objective(s) and Linkages to Reforms

The Recovery and Reform Support Team (RST) at the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine (MDCT or Ministry) is a group of Ukrainian professionals (non-civil servants) funded on a temporary basis through the Ukraine Recovery and Reform Architecture (URA)^[1] programme that provides targeted technical support and assists the Ministry in the design and implementation of priority reforms. The RST will assist in filling capacity gaps in the design and implementation of priority reform strategies and programmes, while strengthening links and partnerships between the Ministry`s priorities and relevant donor support.

Priority areas for the RST at the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine will be:

• Transport Infrastructure;
• Municipal Infrastructure;
• Regional Development and Decentralisation;
• Digitalisation;
• Public Administration Reform and Capacity Building;
• Public Investment Management.

The Senior Expert on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) will support the Ministry in designing, developing, and implementing PPP projects with a view to attracting private investment in construction, modernisation and infrastructure development, improving the efficiency of public asset management and service delivery. This role involves advising on legal, institutional, and financial aspects of PPPs, strengthening collaboration between public authorities and private investors, and ensuring projects align with Ukraine’s recovery and development priorities. The position is critical to driving post-war reconstruction by enhancing infrastructure delivery, improving public service efficiency, and enabling sustainable private capital engagement.

2. Position and Reporting Line

The Senior Expert on PPP will be a full-time consultant at the RST. The consultant will be subordinated to the RST Director and will work in the cross-sectoral team of the RST and closely with deputy ministers responsible for the investment policy. The role will involve identification, assessment and structuring investment opportunities and assist in maintaining a strong project pipeline for relevant sectors by interacting with governments and financial institutions (including banks, investors and fund managers).

3. Duration of the Assignment

The consultancy appointment is expected to start in October 2025. Duration of the assignment has an estimated duration till July 2027, subject to the availability of project funding, the consultant’s performance, and the specific requirements of the RST. This appointment may be extended.

4. Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Expert is expected to support the Ministry with the following: 

• identifying, assessing, and prioritising potential PPP projects in line with Ukraine’s recovery and infrastructure development goals;
• advising on the preparation of pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, value-for-money assessments, and PPP structuring options;
• supporting the development and implementation of legal, institutional, and procedural reforms to strengthen the PPP enabling environment;
• coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of PPP initiatives with national policies, sector strategies, and investment frameworks;
• engaging with international financial institutions, development partners, and private sector stakeholders to support project preparation and financing;
• assisting in the development of PPP documentation and capacity-building tools for use by the Ministry and other public entities;
• preparing regular updates and progress reports on the PPP project pipeline, including key developments, challenges, and recommendations;
• other responsibilities as assigned by the RST Director. 

Expected deliverables: 

• analytical inputs to pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, including value-for-money and risk allocation assessments for selected PPP projects;
• draft PPP project documentation (e.g., comments on the feasibility study for the project, conclusions of effectiveness analysis, orders on the relevance of implementing PPP projects, orders on the establishment of working groups, and evaluation criteria) in line with national and international standards;
• proposals for improvements to the legal and regulatory framework to enhance the PPP environment and promote private sector engagement;
• records of stakeholder consultations and coordination with public authorities, donors, and potential private partners;
• regular updates on the PPP project pipeline, outlining progress, challenges encountered, and recommended actions. 

The specified lists of the scope of work, services, and expected deliverables can be modified and supplemented on request from the Ministry and in agreement with the EBRD and the EU Delegation to Ukraine.

5. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

5.1. Qualifications and Skills: 

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Law, Business Administration, or other relevant field;
• strong knowledge of public-private partnership frameworks, project finance, and infrastructure investment mechanisms;
• excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills with impeccable ethical standards;
• strong analytical and presentation skills, including the ability to assess complex legal, financial, and institutional structures of PPP projects;
• PC literacy in Microsoft software (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project), Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Docs);
• fluency in Ukrainian and English. 

5.2. Professional Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of general professional experience;
• minimum 5 years of relevant experience in public-private partnership, infrastructure finance, or investment advisory gained in government, international organisations, consulting, or financial institutions.

5.3. Other Competencies: 

• Proven knowledge of Ukrainian and EU legislation relevant to PPPs, public procurement, and infrastructure development;
• strong understanding of Ukraine’s PPP framework, public investment system, and reform agenda;
• knowledge of project management, PPP deal structuring, due diligence, and contract monitoring will be considered an advantage;
• ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of deliverables;
• experience in working with government entities, public institutions, and international financial organisations is an asset.

6. Funding Source 

The funding source of this assignment is the EBRD Ukraine Stabilisation and Sustainable Growth Multi-Donor Account (MDA). Contributors to the MDA are Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union. 

Please note, that selection and contracting will be subject to the availability of funding.

7. Submissions

Submissions must be prepared in English only and be delivered electronically by October 05, 2025, 23:59 (Kyiv time) to [email protected]

All submissions must include:

• a completed Application Form;
• the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae;
• NDA form;
• contact details of three referees who, if contacted, can attest to the professional and/or educational background of the candidate. 

Important notice: only Ukrainian nationals are eligible to apply; civil servants are not eligible to apply unless 6 months have elapsed since they left such employment.

Only applications, that have been submitted using the correct template and are fully completed, will be considered.

8. Selection Procedure

Following the evaluation of all applications received, selected candidates will be invited to the written tests. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the interview.

^[1] The Ukraine Recovery and Reform Architecture (URA) is a comprehensive technical assistance programme deployed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with the European Union, to support critical recovery and reform processes in Ukraine. URA is financed from the Ukraine Stabilisation and Sustainable Growth Multi-Donor Account (MDA) managed by the EBRD.