Lead Expert Infrastructure and Energy (m/f/x) - Ukraine

Enabel is the Belgian agency for international cooperation. With our partners, we develop ideas and implement projects addressing urgent global challenges, such as climate change, social and economic inequalities, demographic trends, peace and security. 

We have over 25 years' experience in areas ranging from education, health care and social protection, food systems, environmental protection and biodiversity, economic development and employment, financial and administrative governance... The Belgian government, the European Union, several financial partners, the governments of other countries and the private sector call on Enabel's expertise. We also work with public departments, research institutes and civil society organisations to enable meaningful social change. 


With 2,500 staff, Enabel manages more than 200 projects in more than twenty countries, in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. 
 

Context

In the framework of its Ukraine Country Strategy, Enabel is supporting Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction efforts with a particular focus on infrastructure and energy sectors. The agency is committed to helping Ukraine build resilient, sustainable and energy-efficient systems that will contribute to the country's long-term development and European integration.

The Lead Expert Infrastructure and Energy will play a crucial strategic role in designing, implementing and monitoring projects related to infrastructure rehabilitation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy development in Ukraine.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

As Lead Expert Infrastructure and Energy, you will:

• Provide strategic technical leadership for infrastructure and energy portfolio projects in Ukraine;
  
  
• Design and develop project proposals in the infrastructure and energy sectors, aligned with Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction priorities;
  
  
• Ensure quality implementation of infrastructure and energy projects, including technical monitoring and evaluation;
  
  
• Coordinate with national and local authorities, international partners, and other stakeholders in the infrastructure and energy sectors;
  
  
• Provide technical expertise and capacity building support to implementing partners and beneficiaries;
  
  
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, environmental sustainability principles, and donor requirements;
  
  
• Contribute to knowledge management and lesson learning in infrastructure and energy interventions;
  
  
• Represent Enabel in technical working groups and coordination platforms related to infrastructure and energy;
  
  
• Supervise and mentor junior technical staff and consultants;
  
  
• Contribute to the development of innovative approaches and solutions in infrastructure and energy programming.
  
  
  

Profile

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, or related technical field;
  
  
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in infrastructure and/or energy sectors, including at least 5 years in international development cooperation;
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in project design, management and implementation of infrastructure and/or energy projects;
  
  
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies, and sustainable infrastructure practices;
  
  
• Experience working in post-conflict or reconstruction contexts is highly desirable;
  
  
• Knowledge of EU and international donor requirements and procedures;
  
  
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken); knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian is a strong asset;
  
  
• French or Dutch language skills are considered an asset.
  
  
  

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies:

• Technical expertise in infrastructure rehabilitation and/or energy systems;
  
  
• Project cycle management and results-based management;
  
  
• Quality assurance and technical monitoring;
  
  
• Budget management and financial oversight;
  
  
• Environmental and social safeguards.
  
  
  

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and vision;
  
  
• Leadership and team management;
  
  
• Communication and stakeholder engagement;
  
  
• Problem-solving and innovation;
  
  
• Adaptability and resilience in challenging environments;
  
  
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in multicultural teams;
  
  
• Commitment to Enabel's values: professionalism, partnership, and innovation.
  
  
  
  

We Offer

• A contract of 36-month;
  
  
• A challenging and meaningful position contributing to Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction;
  
  
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  
  
• Comprehensive benefits package;
  
  
• A salary package that comprises the monthly gross salary, in accordance with our salary scales (Class 7), and Enabel expat benefits such as a remoteness, assignment and hardship allowance, (capped) coverage of housing expenses, a moving compensation, an installation compensation, (capped) coverage of school expenses for children accompanying, an insurance package for the whole family, including repatriation insurance, and an annual round-trip flight ticket for each family member;
  
  
• In the case of expatriation without family members (dependants), up to 6 additional return trips per year to the country of origin or another destination (with an upper limit according to Enabel's regulations);
  
  
• Professional development opportunities and training;
  
  
• International working environment with a dedicated team.
  
  
  

Opportunity to make a tangible impact on Ukraine's sustainable development.

The various amounts vary in function of relevant recognised experience for the function and family composition.

Vacancies are open to anyone who meets the conditions in the job posting. Enabel is committed to equal opportunities and diversity within its staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other criterion beyond competencies.

Are you interested?

Apply here on-line  with  an  application  letter and your updated CV, at the latest by 4th December 2025.

Only applications that are registered here via our on-line portal will be considered.