Експерт з питань довкілля та стратегічної екологічної оцінки до Alinea International

The duration of the contract is three months with a possibility of extensions (subject to approval and implemented deliverables during a previous deployment).

For contracting (after the job offer is made), the selected candidate is expected to be registered as a Private Entrepreneur of the 3d group (consultancy services).

Excellent command of English, both written and speaking skills.

2.       Alinea International accepts electronic submissions only. Interested applicants are asked to submit a CV and cover letter in English to by the specified application deadline.

3.       Only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. Alinea works with governments, investors, companies, and communities to create lasting change. Over 37 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1,000 projects worldwide. For more information, please visit Alinea International website.

Alinea International does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment and hiring process. All offers of employment or job opportunities with Alinea International that include any form of a request for payment of fees or collect information on bank accounts are fraudulent. Any requests for such payment or information should be refused and reported to your local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action and to Alinea International.

SURGe’s Ultimate Outcome is to help the Government of Ukraine (GoU) to deliver governance and economic reforms that better respond to the needs of its citizens. To achieve this, the Project will strategically enhance and strengthen the GoU’s reform management functions, namely its capacity to undertake planning and analysis of reforms that consider citizen impact and to implement these reforms.

SURGe Project is looking for аn Environmental and SEA Expert who will support CLIR’s pilot communities in conducting strategic ecological assessment for local development strategies, ensure compliance of communities’ recovery initiatives with the best environmental practices and principles of sustainable and inclusive development, and provide general advice on the environmental sustainability to GoU stakeholders and SURGe team.

·       Raise pilot communities’ awareness on environmental sustainability.

·       Advise pilot communities in application of best environmental-friendly practices for recovery initiatives.

·       Ensure compliance of communities’ recovery initiatives with the best environmental practices and principles of sustainable and inclusive development.

·       Provide general advice on the environmental sustainability to GoU stakeholders and SURGe team when necessary.

·       Inform SURGe management and CLIR PMO team on the potential recovery initiatives with regards the environment.

• Maintain effective working relationships with territorial communities, sectoral stakeholders, line Ministry, other technical assistance projects and actors.
• Design selected recovery initiatives and improve capacity of the pilot communities to implement, monitor and report selected recovery initiatives.

·       Represent initiative deliverables at sectoral working groups, meetings and other official events.

·       Collaborate with other CLIR experts to achieve initiative’s objectives.

• Contribute to SURGe’s work plans and reports.
• Prepare and draft other documents and activities as requested by SURGe and Government of Ukraine related to CLIR initiative with prior approval by SURGe.
• Apply principles of RBM, GBA+ and environmental sustainability in preparation of the deliverables.

·       3+ years of professional experience in the relevant field.

·       Proven experience of successful SEA for local developmental strategies.

·       Understanding of Ukrainian environmental laws and regulations.

·       Experience producing technical reports and managing data.

·       Knowledge of the government policy making cycle and national reform agenda, public administration, emergency response and reconstruction.

·       Experience in the advisory to the local self-government bodies of Ukraine is highly desirable.

·       Experience in facilitation and development of written materials.

Other experience and skills:

·       Results driven highly motivated expert with sound judgement and maturity.

·       Strong ethics, well-balanced and mature personality, positive attitude to the job.

·       Strong organizational skills, ability to work under tight deadlines.