Infrastructure Specialist (Legal Expert)

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The Business Ombudsman Council is seeking candidates for the position of Infrastructure Specialist (Legal Expert).About us:The Business Ombudsman Council is a standing consulting and advisory body of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The BOC has been established to contribute to the transparency of the activities of state authorities, and businesses within the scope of their administration, preventing corruption and/or other violations of the legitimate interests of businesses. In connection with the full-scale invasion of russia and the need to overcome the consequences for the economy and systems of vital activity of Ukraine, the BOC signed a Memorandum of Partnership with the Reconstruction Agency and a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ministry of Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine. The purpose of these Memorandums is to create better conditions and provide comprehensive assistance to the private sector to participate in reconstruction projects in Ukraine, both at the stage of policy development and in the process of practical implementation of projects.BOC also cooperates with other central and local authorities, as well as state-owned enterprises, to remove barriers to the implementation of Ukraine's reconstruction projects with the participation of the private sector.The Recovery Infrastructure Specialist's principal role is to offer legal and advisory support regarding the rules, regulations, standards, and best practices for engineering and infrastructure projects. This role involves fully supporting the BO and DBO in building and maintaining relationships with national, regional, and local authorities, contributing to policy dialogue, delivering presentations to external stakeholders, and assisting with international conferences and workshops.Accountabilities & Responsibilities:Accountable to, and supervised by, a Deputy Business Ombudsman.Contributes to and assists with high-level dialogue and cooperation with the national, regional and local authorities, and with international organisations in areas of BOC’s involvement and fight against corruption.  Provides substantive input to the BO and DBOs about the development of BOC policies and procedures.Fully supports BO and DBOs in undertaking special initiatives/projects and other ad hoc assignments.The Infrastructure Specialist role presents you with the following key challenges:Ability to work to challenging deadlines with a positive problem-solving attitude while collaborating with multiple stakeholders.Ability to analyse complex technical and legal issues and translate concepts into readily understandable documents, decisions, and convey the rationale.Diplomacy, at ease in complex environments.Candidate Profile: Essential AttributesWe are looking for a specialist who demonstrates the following:Integrity and Discretion: Possessing high integrity and the ability to maintain discretion in a sensitive work environment.Drive and Resilience: A result-oriented, resilient individual capable of driving and implementing matters with flexibility. Must be comfortable working unsupervised and outside of standard organizational structures and frameworks.Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills for quickly building working relationships and establishing credibility with a diverse range of staff and BOC members. Proven, effective communication skills, with the ability to persuade, influence colleagues, and successfully deliver on objectives.Mission Alignment: A strong attraction to and alignment with the mission of the BOC.Qualifications and ExperienceEducation: Master's degree in Law.Professional Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of practical experience in one or more of the following areas:Infrastructure planning and maintenanceEnergyNatural resourcesReal estate and constructionCore Competencies and SkillsProblem-Solving: Critical and creative thinking demonstrated in discovering new/alternative ideas and options.Strategic Vision: Strategic thinking capabilities for identifying potential remedies to gaps and needs.Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills to effectively liaise with diverse stakeholders.Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently and effectively manage competing priorities.Language Proficiency: Excellent command of both English and Ukrainian, written and spoken.Our Employee Value Proposition:Professional Environment: Become part of a team dedicated to upholding high ethical standards and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for corruption.Diverse Challenges: Undertake stimulating and varied assignments spanning multiple legal disciplines.Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary package, indexed to the US dollar exchange rate.Health and Wellness: Access comprehensive medical insurance following the successful conclusion of the three-month probationary period.Flexible Work Arrangement: Benefit from a hybrid work model, which permits remote work with mandatory occasional attendance at the Kyiv office and for essential meetings with state and local government agencies.Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume (maximum 2 pages) to the following email address: [email protected]. Please ensure the subject line includes: "Infrastructure Specialist Vacancy".