Senior Infrastructure and Economic Analysis Engineer

UNEP UKR organization mission TBD

The Government of Ukraine, through Ukraine’s Permanent Mission to UNEP in Nairobi, officially requested UNEP to support its efforts to monitor, assess, mitigate, and remediate the environmental damage resulting from the war in Ukraine. The provision of such support is core to the services offered by UNEP under its mandate, the agreed Medium-Term Strategy and Programme of Work, and applicable UNEA resolutions, namely 2/15 (Protection of the environment in areas affected by armed conflict) and 3/1 (Pollution mitigation and control in areas affected by armed conflict or terrorism). Established in March 2023 to support Ukraine in addressing the environmental consequences of the war, the UNEP office in Kyiv works in close cooperation with National and local authorities, civil society, Academia and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a sustainable, climate-resilient and green conflict-recovery in Ukraine in alignment with the country’s National Recovery Plan. Within an initial phase, UNEP will focus on laying the required foundation to support a green and resilient recovery through an enhanced national and international understanding of the impact of the war on the environment and demonstrating environment-related remediation measures which will be critical for recovery and reconstruction. A second phase will (to be articulated further depending on the evolution of the war) focus on upscaling appropriate environment-integrated recovery and reconstruction measures for upscaling and replication. UNEP is a support unit of The Platform for Action on the Green Recovery of Ukraine (UGRP). The Platform for Action on the Green Recovery of Ukraine is a collaborative initiative designed to promote coordinated, science-based, and environmentally sustainable recovery and reconstruction. It brings together government institutions, international partners, and technical experts to align recovery efforts with green economy principles and low-emission development pathways consistent with Ukraine’s national priorities and EU accession objectives. A key instrument in this process is the DREAM digital ecosystem for accountable reconstruction management, which aggregates, tracks, and assesses infrastructure recovery projects. To strengthen technical and economic appraisal of infrastructure investments registered in DREAM, a Senior Infrastructure and Economic Analysis Engineer will be embedded within the Ministry of Development of Communities and Territories. The role will ensure robust technical review, economic feasibility assessment, and alignment of infrastructure investments with green recovery principles and long-term resilience objectives. Based in the Ministry of Development of Communities and Territories, the incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Officer and the designated focal point by the Ministry.

Technical and Economic Assessment - Conduct technical review of infrastructure project proposals registered in DREAM platform, as part of the single project pipeline (including energy, water and municipal infrastructure). - Perform coordination and implementation of projects to restore critical urban infrastructure with the support of international financial institutions (IFIs) and donor organisations. - Assess projects for economic viability, fiscal sustainability, and alignment with green recovery and low-emission development objectives. - Review technical specifications, bills of quantities, and engineering designs to ensure feasibility and compliance with standards. - Identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements, climate resilience integration, and resource optimization. Strategic Planning and Prioritization - Support development of criteria and methodologies for prioritization of infrastructure projects within DREAM, where needed. - Contribute to investment planning frameworks aligned with EU standards and international financial institution (IFI) requirements. - Provide technical inputs to recovery strategies, sectoral roadmaps, and policy documents. Advisory and Coordination Support - Advise Ministry departments on technical and economic aspects of infrastructure investments. - Engage with stakeholders on project preparation and appraisal methodologies. Monitoring and Quality Assurance - Contribute to a comprehensive analysis and collection of the needs of the regions. - Identify risks related to cost overruns, delays, or technical shortcomings. - Recommend corrective actions and efficiency improvements. Reporting and Knowledge Support - Prepare analytical briefs, technical notes, and summary reports for decision-makers. - Contribute to documentation of best practices in green and resilient infrastructure reconstruction. - Support capacity-building activities related to infrastructure economics and project appraisal.