Infrastructure Development Specialist - Government and Public sector practice

Job Description & Summary

Key responsibilities:

• Support the design and implementation of advisory projects in infrastructure development, including but not limited to transport, energy, social and municipal sectors.

• Contribute to the preparation of infrastructure project concepts, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, covering institutional, economic, and other components.

• Contribute to economic analysis, including assessment of macroeconomic trends, preparation of basic forecasts, and support to cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure projects.

• Coordinate project activities, including work planning, stakeholder communication, progress tracking, and input from internal teams and external experts (subject-matter experts, engineers, environmental and social experts, etc.).

• Engage with government institutions, municipalities, utilities, donors, financial institutions, and private sector stakeholders to collect data, validate findings, and support project implementation.

• Contribute to capacity-building and stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, training materials, and presentations for public authorities and other stakeholders.

• Contribute to strategic, policy, and operational recommendations related to infrastructure development, public investment management, urban and regional development, and economic recovery.

• Prepare reports, presentations, briefing notes, and other client deliverables in Ukrainian and English.

• Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, tender submissions, and other business development materials for international financial institutions, donors, and public sector clients.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years of hands-on involvement in several stages of infrastructure project preparation and execution (such as concept development, pre-feasibility/feasibility studies and/or implementation support).

• Experience working for a donor-funded entity, international financial institution, consulting firm, or implementing partner preferred.

• Experience in financial modelling (e.g., cash flow models, basic PPP / blended finance structures) would be a plus.

• Engagement experience with Ukrainian central or local government, municipal utilities, or infrastructure operators would be a plus.

Qualifications and skills:

• Clear motivation to contribute to sustainable infrastructure and public sector development.

• University degree in economics, finance, management or public administration (preferred); a degree in civil engineering, transport engineering, urban planning, or a related field will also be considered.

• Up-to-date knowledge of the public investment management reform framework in Ukraine and its key methodological aspects.

• Knowledge of economic analysis techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, economic impact assessment) and ability to apply them in infrastructure and public investment projects is an advantage.

• Basic to intermediate skills in financial modelling and affordability analysis (e.g., cash flow projections, sensitivity analysis) would be an advantage.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Proven ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and operate in a fast-changing environment (including post-war recovery context).

• Ability to work effectively as part of a project team, including coordinating workstreams and providing guidance to junior colleagues.

• Proficiency in MS Office and practical experience with GenAI tools.

• Ukrainian – native/advanced, English – advanced (both oral and written).

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