Overview
Ensure the implementation of compliance activities within the UERP/URP framework loans provided by the EIB. The role supports project implementation, procurement processes, financial operations, and capacity building.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of compliance-focused activities and delivery of results.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual, quarterly, and detailed implementation work plans.
- Provide technical support to establish a project cycle profile with clear compliance milestones.
- Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency strategies.
- Participate in relevant working group meetings and consultations.
- Conduct field site visits to monitor project implementation.
- Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with Ukrainian legislation, UNDP/EIB rules, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Monitor/assess fair, transparent, and competitive procurement processes.
- Strengthen the capacity of beneficiaries through training sessions, workshops, and information-sharing events.
- Collaborate with relevant counterparts and consultants to review contracts and amendments.
- Confirm cost increase justifications and compliance with established project standards.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of procurement processes and prepare regular reports.
- Identify potential procurement risks and recommend innovations.
- Support the preparation of accurate financial reports, including monthly disbursement reports and forecasts.
- Monitor financial activities to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and SOPs.
- Contribute to developing mechanisms to address deficiencies in financial management.
- Conduct regular analysis of project financial performance and delivery.
- Support transparent and accountable financial management practices.
- Document and share best practices and lessons learned in compliance monitoring and implementation.
- Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
- Support the establishment of knowledge platforms.
- Develop knowledge products and resources.
Required Experience
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at national or international level in public sector procurement management, project development, finance management, accounting, auditing, engineering or related fields. Experience in monitoring public procurement and/or financial processes related to the implementation of civil engineering projects, and/or infrastructure, and/or urban development/renewal programmes. Experience of working with PROZORRO. Prior experience of working with UN Agencies, International Organizations or in projects financed by international donors in the field of procurement and finance. Experience in quality assurance and monitoring of project activities. Experience of working with local partners at the national and municipal level in the international development context.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration / Management, Public Administration, Economics, Law, Engineering or other related disciplines is required, or A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.
