District Heating Policy Advisor

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in Kyiv is seeking a qualified professional for the project “Reforming the district heating sector of Ukraine (ReWarm)“ to fill the position:

District Heating Policy Advisor (full-time, Kyiv)

(internal SAP code: Energy Advisor) 

The German-Ukrainian cooperation within the framework of the Reform of the Ukrainian District Heating Sector started in April 2023 between the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the Ukrainian Government, the main partner is the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (Ministry of Infrastructure).

The ReWarm Project aims to improve the Ukrainian legislative, regulatory, and financial framework conditions for sustainable district heating (DH) sector reform, economic consolidation of DH companies, and energy efficiency investments. The Project’s timeline is from 01.04.2023 to 31.03.2027, with funds for technical assistance only. The project will support at least 3 municipalities to improve their district heating system.

District Heating Policy Advisor will support the Ministry as well as the State Agency for Energy Efficiency on joint project work to improve the regulations for the district heating sector. Furthermore, the expert will also support the pilot municipalities in achieving a long-term decarbonization plan for the heating sector.                 

Responsibilities: 

• provide professional advisory services to the project team and a wide range of stakeholders in the areas of district heating, especially the ministry and SAEE; 
• coordinate project activities related to planning and preparation of energy plans in municipalities as well as any required changes in national regulations in the field of district heating;
• monitor assignments conducted by external consultants and ensure deliverables are prepared timely and in a high quality; 
• draft Terms of References and supervising accurate implementation of works; 
• participate in identifying needs for ReWarm and advice, work on policy recommendations and develop a strategic approach; 
• prepare and structure capacity development measure for ReWarm and planning their implementation in cooperation with external consultants and if foreseen other GIZ projects; 
• implement project activities in line with the projects operational plan and project indicators together with the project team and in consultation with the project`s counterparts; 
• design, prepare and conduct workshops, seminars and other events; 
• speak at those events incl. events from other institutions;
• interacts with all other GIZ-projects somehow connected to district heating;
• organizes and conduct exchange sessions with other actors in the area of district heating;
• prepare the procurement of consulting services and ensure quality and compliance with GIZ rules of the services provided by external experts and service providers; 
• contributing to the reporting cycles of the project; 
• preparing of appropriate input for various project reports including annual reports. 

Required qualifications, competences and experience:  

• Masters/MSc or doctorate in Energy, Engineering, Politics or a related field; 
• at least 3 years professional experience in district heating sector; 
• practical experience working with responsible national institutions (like MinInfra or SAEE); 
• excellent communication and coordination skills; 
• good knowledge of and existing network in the area of district heating.

Other knowledge, additional competences:  

• high proficiency in written and spoken Ukrainian and English, knowledge of German is an asset;
• good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, email, internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office); 
• basic understanding of technical assistance specifics in a local context in Ukraine; 
• keen interest in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development in Ukraine with particular focus on district heating; 
• strong self-organisation skills and goal orientation combined with a high level of frustration tolerance; 
• initiative-taking, creative thinker;
• work experience with international organizations is an asset.

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 40-hours working week. Place of assignment is Kyiv. The contract duration is 1 year. Prolongation is possible. 

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 Відправити резюме until COB October 14, 2024, Monday.

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.