Description of responsibilities and requirements to qualifications, skills and experience of RST by Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture

Description of responsibilities and requirements to qualifications, skills and experience of RST positions at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine POSITION: Director (Category 1)

1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms A Reform Support Team (RST) at the Ministry of Economy and Trade of Ukraine (MEDT) is a group of Ukrainian professionals (non-civil servants) funded on a temporary basis by the donors that provides targeted technical support and assists the Ministry in the design and implementation of priority reforms. The RST will assist in filling the capacity gaps in the design and implementation of priority reform strategies and programs, while strengthening links and partnerships between the Ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priorities and relevant donor support. The Director of the RST Project Management Office (RST PMO) will be subordinated to the Minister and coordinated by the Deputy Minister-Chief of Staff. The Director is responsible for (1) effective operational management of RST (2) overall coordination and monitoring of priority reforms implementation in MEDT (3) Reform Teams (Working Groups) support (4) cooperation with donors and IFIs. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: a. Ensuring effective operational management of RST i. overall resource planning, recruitment and management of RST consultants ii. cooperation and coordination of various stakeholders (donors, experts, government officials, etc.) b. Overall coordination, supervision and monitoring of priority reforms implementation in Ministry of Economy i. coordination and facilitation of all reform teams, ensuring active engagement of relevant stakeholders (incl. MEDT staff) ii. development of work plans, scopes, budgets and other key documents in order to facilitate the reform projects iii. resolving problems and obstacles encountered during implementation process c. Reform Teams (Working Groups) support i. project management, change management, quality and risk management ii. cooperation, coordination and control of Reform Teams 4. Main anticipated deliverables: - Recruitment of all RST consultants - Development of Program / Plan of all MEDT reforms - Launched Reform Council, a top-level reform discussion platform in the MEDT - Regular progress reports on reform development and implementation to the Reform Council and the donors - Overall communication plan of MEDT reform developed and implemented 1 / 32

5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.1 Qualifications and skills: -

Impeccable ethical standards, outstanding leadership skills Master degree in economics, finance, law or management. Proven ability to lead a team of experts in donor-funded, business or public organizations Experience in high-level negotiations, strong communication and presentation skills Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal, commercial and financial information PC literacy Certifications in the sphere of public finances or public administration is an asset Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.2 General professional experience: -

More than 10 years of general professional experience, working for international companies is an asset At least 5 years of proven managerial experience in project management, public or business administration, business consulting

5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Proven knowledge and professional experience in project management or finances Familiarity with the reform agenda in Ukraine Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams is an asset

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) - % of tasks delivered within deadlines - Timely submission of monthly performance reports 7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 1 positions is EUR 1200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1800. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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POSITION: Senior expert (Category 2, Communications) 1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms Communication is an indispensable part of the reforms process. Consistent and comprehensive communications is needed to ensure public awareness and understanding of MEDT and RST’s efforts and to fuel civil society’s action in supporting reforms process. Qualified communications professional is needed in order to strengthen MEDT’s Press Office and support Ministry’s communications efforts. Lack of qualified personnel in the Ministry does not allow Press Office to concentrate on reforms communications to the extent needed for changing overall public perception. Communication activities of RST will be carried out through the officials MEDT channels and will strengthen the public presence of the Ministry and its speakers. A Senior expert on communications will work in close cooperation with MEDT’s Press Office whereas Ministry’s Press Secretary will be responsible for aligning communications objectives of all the parties involved. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Communicating reforms progress in all the fields defined as priority by RST: a. In cooperation with the Ministry’s Press-Secretary regularly updating Ministry’s communications plan, b. Proactively planning and suggesting reforms related communications materials (e.g. press-releases, info sheets, op-eds, etc.), c. Organizing public events for MEDT’s speakers reporting on reforms progress, d. Organizing off-the-record events with major economic media for RST employees, e. Engaging relevant experts and civil activists to publicly assess MEDT’s reforms progress. 4. -

Main anticipated deliverables: Overall communication plan of MEDT reform updated and implemented, Regular progress reports on reforms communication, All priority reforms are regularly covered in media.

5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.1 Qualifications and skills: -

At least a Bachelor degree in economics, political science or international relations. Master degree is an asset, Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills, PC literacy (advanced PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word skills; Visio is an asset) Fluency in Ukrainian and English.

5.2 General professional experience: Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (minimum 3 years), preferably 5 years of experience in communications, journalism or marketing 5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Proven knowledge and professional experience in communications, Good understanding of economic processes and familiarity with the reform agenda in Ukraine, 3 / 32

Experience of consulting government agencies in communications will be an asset.

Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) % of tasks delivered within deadlines, Timely submission of monthly performance reports.

Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor/manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview.

8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 2 positions is EUR 800 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1400. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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Reform:

State owned enterprise reform

POSITION: Senior Project Manager (Category 1, Reform of SOEs governance) 1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms A Reform Support Team (RST) at the Ministry of Economy and Trade of Ukraine (MEDT) is a group of Ukrainian professionals (non-civil servants) funded on a temporary basis by the donors that provides targeted technical support and assists the Ministry in the design and implementation of priority reforms. The RST will assist in filling the capacity gaps in the design and implementation of priority reform strategies and programs, while strengthening links and partnerships between the Ministry’s priorities and relevant donor support. SOEs reform is part of National Reform Program implemented by National Reform Council. MEDT has made the reform of SOEs one of its top three priorities and is committed to building a healthy and transparent system that will aim to make Ukraine adherent to OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of SOEs. The reform aims for two main objectives: • improvement of efficiency of state-owned enterprises; • privatization of non-strategic SOEs. A Senior Project Manager on Corporate Governance is vitally needed to support the Government of Ukraine and in particular MEDT in the fulfillment of the SOEs reform especially in implementation of corporate governance procedures. A highly qualified professional is needed in order to draft, supervise and support the necessary products (documents) related to SOEs reform. Fulfillment of this function by the ministry personnel is not possible due to lack of civil servants’ competence of best corporate governance standards and practices, and ability to adopt them in Ukraine. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: a. Coordination and facilitation of reform implementation process i. developing the sector’s reform agenda and work planning ii. engagement of relevant stakeholders (experts, government officials, donors, etc.) to Reform Team activities iii. resolution of problems and obstacles encountered during implementation process, identifying and communicating important issues requiring decision of RST Director and/or Reform Council iv. mentoring the team of analysts and coordination of lawyers assigned to the project b. Reform Teams (Working Groups) support i. project management support (development of project/reform implementation plan, risk management, change management, etc.) ii. Manage changes to laws and secondary legislation

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iii. preparation of timely and quality reports and status updates on reform implementation progress to the Minister and RST Director, as well as for publication 4. Main anticipated deliverables: - Develop new charters and rules of procedure of the Supervisory Board for companies under MEDT management - Regular progress reports on reform development and implementation - Draft State Ownership Policy and define necessary legislation amendments for its implementation 5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.1 Qualifications and skills: -

Master degree in finance, economics, law, or business administration. Strong organizational management, communication and presentation skills PC literacy (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word; Visio is an asset) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.2 General professional experience: -

Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (minimum 5 years), preferably 5 years of experience in project management, public or business administration, business consulting

5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Proven knowledge and professional experience in public finance management Experience with the reform implementation in Ukraine, especially as related to SOE governance is a plus Experience with government entities and their mandate and processes is an asset Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams is an asset

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) - % of tasks delivered within deadlines - Timely submission of monthly performance reports 7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) - Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 1 positions is EUR 1200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1800. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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POSITION: Senior Expert (Category 2, Reform of SOEs governance)

1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms A Reform Support Team (RST) at the Ministry of Economy and Trade of Ukraine (MEDT) is a group of Ukrainian professionals (non-civil servants) funded on a temporary basis by the donors that provides targeted technical support and assists the Ministry in the design and implementation of priority reforms. The RST will assist in filling the capacity gaps in the design and implementation of priority reform strategies and programs, while strengthening links and partnerships between the Ministry’s priorities and relevant donor support. SOEs reform is part of National Reform Program implemented by National Reform Council. MEDT has made the reform of SOEs one of its top three priorities and is committed to building a healthy and transparent system that will aim to make Ukraine adherent to OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of SOEs. The reform aims for two main objectives: • improvement of efficiency of state-owned enterprises; • privatization of non-strategic SOEs. A senior expert on Corporate Governance is vitally needed to support the Government of Ukraine and in particular MEDT in the fulfillment of the SOEs reform especially in implementation of corporate governance procedures. A highly qualified professional is needed in order to draft, supervise and support the necessary products (documents) related to SOEs reform. Fulfillment of this function by the ministry personnel is not possible due to lack of civil servants’ competence of best corporate governance standards and practices, and ability to adopt them in Ukraine. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Support to Reform Teams (Working Groups) and Senior Project Manager - data and information search, integration and analysis - drafting of evidence-based policy and legal reform proposals - support for training and capacity building of Reform teams - project management support (development of project/reform implementation plan, risk management, change management, etc.) - organizational and logistical support to Reform team (events, round tables, conferences and forums to engage stakeholders on key reform themes and policy proposals) - preparation of timely and quality reports and status updates on implementation progress - preparation of slides for presentations, infographics 4. Main anticipated deliverables: - Develop new charters and rules of procedure of the Supervisory Board for companies under MEDT management - Regular progress reports on reform development and implementation. Assist in selection process of members of Supervisory Boards in 15 large SOEs 5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.4 Qualifications and skills: -

Master degree in economics, international relations, law or business administration. 7 / 32

Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills PC literacy (advanced PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word skills; Visio is an asset) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.5 General professional experience: -

Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (minimum 3 years), preferably 5 years of experience in research and analysis, law, public or business administration, consulting, communications.

5.6 Specific professional experience: -

Proven knowledge and professional experience in data collection and analysis Experience with the reform implementation in Ukraine, especially as related to SOE governance is a plus Experience with government entities and their mandate and processes is an asset

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) - % of tasks delivered within deadlines - Timely submission of monthly performance reports 7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 2 positions is EUR 800 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1400. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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POSITION: Associate Expert (Category 3, Reform of SOEs governance)

1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms A Reform Support Team (RST) at the Ministry of Economy and Trade of Ukraine (MEDT) is a group of Ukrainian professionals (non-civil servants) funded on a temporary basis by the donors that provides targeted technical support and assists the Ministry in the design and implementation of priority reforms. The RST will assist in filling the capacity gaps in the design and implementation of priority reform strategies and programs, while strengthening links and partnerships between the Ministry’s priorities and relevant donor support. SOEs reform is part of National Reform Program implemented by National Reform Council. MEDT has made the reform of SOEs one of its top three priorities and is committed to building a healthy and transparent system that will aim to make Ukraine adherent to OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of SOEs. The reform aims for two main objectives: • improvement of efficiency of state-owned enterprises; • privatization of non-strategic SOEs. An associate expert on Corporate Governance is vitally needed to support the Government of Ukraine and in particular MEDT in the fulfillment of the SOEs reform especially in implementation of corporate governance procedures. A highly qualified professional is needed in order to draft, supervise and support the necessary products (documents) related to SOEs reform. Fulfillment of this function by the ministry personnel is not possible due to lack of civil servants’ competence of best corporate governance standards and practices, and ability to adopt them in Ukraine. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Support to Reform Teams (Working Groups) and Senior Project Manager - data and information search, integration and analysis - support for training and capacity building of Reform teams - project management support - organizational and logistical support to Reform team (events, round tables, conferences and forums to engage stakeholders on key reform themes and policy proposals) - preparation of slides for presentations, infographics 4. Main anticipated deliverables: - Assist in selection process of members of Supervisory Boards in 15 large SOEs - Prepared slides for presentations, infographics on SOE Reform - Regular progress reports on reform development and implementation. 5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.7 Qualifications and skills: -

Master degree in economics, international relations, law or business administration. Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills PC literacy (advanced PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word skills; Visio is an asset) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

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Preferably more than 5 years of general professional experience (over 2 years), preferably 3 years of experience in research and analysis, law, public or business administration, consulting, communications.

5.9 Specific professional experience: -

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) - % of tasks delivered within deadlines - Timely submission of monthly performance reports 7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 3 positions is EUR 400 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1000. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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POSITION: Senior Project Manager (Category 1, State owned enterprise privatization)

1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms The State is the largest owner of commercial assets in Ukraine. The main task of the Government of Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as "Government") is to make sure these assets create value for the main owner, the Ukrainian people. The State must be a professional and responsible enterprise owner and make concentrated efforts to increase the value of their assets, while at the same time corporate governance of such enterprises must be transparent and adhere to the Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises developed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (hereinafter â&#x20AC;&#x153;OECD Guidelinesâ&#x20AC;?). Ukraine has 1833 operating SOEs (out of 3350 registered SOEs) together they generated USD 5 billion in losses in 2014. The Ukrainian SOE sector badly needs reforms, because it negatively influenced Ukrainian economy. Ministries should not manage SOEs. They should focus on the regulatory functions vested with their ministries, as well as reform. Moreover, SOEs should not be managed by the political level in a government. SOEs will be transferred away from the line ministries, with the only exception being those SOEs that do not have commercial objectives and perform regulatory functions. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: a. Coordination and facilitation of reform implementation process i. coordination and facilitation of Reform Team activities ii. engagement of relevant stakeholders (experts, government officials, donors, etc.) to Reform Team activities iii. resolution of problems and obstacles encountered during implementation process, identifying and communicating important issues requiring decision of RST Director and/or Reform Council b. Reform Teams (Working Groups) support i. project management support (development of project/reform implementation plan, risk management, change management, etc.) ii. organization of events, round tables, conferences and forums to engage stakeholders on key reform themes and policy proposals iii. preparation of timely and quality reports and status updates on reform implementation progress to the Minister and RST Director, as well as for publication 4. Main anticipated deliverables: - Draft privatization law and submit it to the Parliament - Adopt Decree on Triage of SOEs, draft amendments to the relevant legislation, that will allow for the implementation of the triage of all SOEs - Transfer 50 SOEs from MEDT to SPFU for privatization - Start small privatization via Prozorro (experiment) - Regular progress reports on reform development and implementation 11 / 32

Create a list of all SOEs for liquidation and study the estimated necessary financial resources and macroeconomic effects of this reform 5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.1 Qualifications and skills: -

Master degree in finance, economics, business administration, law. Strong organizational management, communication and presentation skills PC literacy (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word; Visio is an asset) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.2 General professional experience: -

Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (minimum 5 years), preferably 5 years of experience in project management, investment banking, public or business administration, consulting.

5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Proven knowledge and professional experience in organizational development, change management, business processes reorganization and improvement Experience with the reform implementation in Ukraine, especially as related to privatization Experience in investment banking/private equity deals is an asset Experience with government entities and their mandate and processes is an asset Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams is an asset

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) - % of tasks delivered within deadlines - Timely submission of monthly performance reports 7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 1 positions is EUR 1200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1800. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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POSITION: Senior Expert (Category 2, State owned enterprise privatization)

1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms The State is the largest owner of commercial assets in Ukraine. The main task of the Government of Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as "Government") is to make sure these assets create value for the main owner, the Ukrainian people. The State must be a professional and responsible enterprise owner and make concentrated efforts to increase the value of their assets, while at the same time corporate governance of such enterprises must be transparent and adhere to the Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises developed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (hereinafter â&#x20AC;&#x153;OECD Guidelinesâ&#x20AC;?). Ukraine has 1833 operating SOEs (out of 3350 registered SOEs) together they generated USD 5 billion in losses in 2014. The Ukrainian SOE sector badly needs reforms, because it negatively influenced Ukrainian economy. Ministries should not manage SOEs. They should focus on the regulatory functions vested with their ministries, as well as reform. Moreover, SOEs should not be managed by the political level in a government. SOEs will be transferred away from the line ministries, with the only exception being those SOEs that do not have commercial objectives and perform regulatory functions. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: a. Facilitation of reform implementation process i. Facilitate preparation of relevant priority work plans, allocation of responsibilities, resource planning and coordination support; ii. Collect, elaborate and submit of all relevant documents and materials (e.g. work plans, reports, analyses and proposals) needed for the activities of all relevant technical aid projects and expert missions; iii. Support the identification, collection, collation and analysis of relevant data and information iv. Assist in the design, preparation and coordination of implementation of strategical framework in devoted areas v. preparing of timely and quality reports and status updates on implementation progress vi. preparation of slides for presentations, infographics 4. Main anticipated deliverables: -

Participate in drafting of privatization law Assist in process of transferring of 50 SOEs from MEDT to SPFU for privatization Start small privatization via Prozorro (experiment) Regular progress reports on reform development and implementation Analyze Financial plans of SOEs under MEDT management Contribute to the creation of a list of all SOEs for liquidation and a study of the estimated necessary financial resources and macroeconomic effects of this reform 13 / 32

5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.1 Qualifications and skills: -

Master degree in finance, economics, law or business administration. Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills PC literacy (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word; Visio is an asset) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.2 General professional experience: -

Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (minimum 3 years), preferably 5 years of experience in economic research and analysis, project management, public or business administration, financial consulting

5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Proven knowledge and professional experience in data collection and analysis, project management methodologies and practices Experience with the reform implementation in Ukraine, especially as related to privatization Knowledge and professional experience in organizational development, change management, business processes reorganization and improvement is an asset

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) -

% of tasks delivered within deadlines Timely submission of monthly performance reports

7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 2 positions is EUR 800 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1400. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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Reform:

Naftogaz Corporate Governances Reform

POSITION: Senior Project Manager (Category 1, Naftogas CGAP)

1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms The Government has initiated a restructuring of Naftogaz of Ukraine (“Naftogaz”). Naftogaz is a vertically integrated oil & gas company that is involved in production and processing of oil and gas, trading and transmission of oil and gas and their products. The company is by far the largest SOE in Ukraine, accounting for approximately 50% of assets of all SOEs. This ongoing reform process aims to create an efficient and transparent company which will protect the rights of the owner, establish an effective system of internal controls, eliminate political influence, and create a level playing field with commercial companies in the market in compliance with the principles of corporate governance set out by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Reforming the corporate governance of Naftogaz in accordance with OECD principles is envisaged by Corporate Governance Action Plan for Naftogaz (CGAP) 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 6 months (with discretionary extension for additional 6 months, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: - Coordinate drafting of legislation in line with Naftogaz CGAP; - Supporting adoption of draft law on enhancing (certain issues of) corporate government in SOEs; - Coordinate Naftogaz Ownership Policy drafting and approval by the Government; - Support MERT and CMU in further restructuring of the Company within the comprehensive Gas Market Reform. 4. Main anticipated deliverables: - Law on enhancing (certain issues of) corporate government in SOEs is adopted by the Parliament; - Naftogaz Ownership Policy is drafted and approved by CMU; - Ensure that Company’s restructuring plan is developed. 5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.1 Qualifications and skills: -

5.2 General professional experience: -

Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (minimum 5 years), preferably 5 years of experience in project management, public or business administration, consulting.

5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Proven knowledge and professional experience in organizational development, change management, business processes reorganization and improvement, IT 15 / 32

Experience with the reform implementation in Ukraine, especially as related to energy sector Experience with government entities and their mandate and processes is an asset Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams is an asset

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) - % of tasks delivered within deadlines - Timely submission of monthly performance reports 7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 1 positions is EUR 1200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1800. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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POSITION: Senior Expert (Category 2, Lawyer for SOE Reform)

1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms The State is the largest owner of commercial assets in Ukraine. The main task of the Government of Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as "Government") is to make sure these assets create value for the main owner, the Ukrainian people. The State must be a professional and responsible enterprise owner and make concentrated efforts to increase the value of their assets, while at the same time corporate governance of such enterprises must be transparent and adhere to the Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises developed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (hereinafter “OECD Guidelines”). Ukraine has 1833 operating SOEs (out of 3350 registered SOEs) together they generated USD 5 billion in losses in 2014. The Ukrainian SOE sector badly needs reforms, because it negatively influenced Ukrainian economy. Ministries should not manage SOEs. They should focus on the regulatory functions vested with their ministries, as well as reform. Moreover, SOEs should not be managed by the political level in a government. SOEs will be transferred away from the line ministries, with the only exception being those SOEs that do not have commercial objectives and perform regulatory functions. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: b. Facilitation of reform implementation process i. Legal support of the SOE reform process; ii. Preparation of draft bills and drafts of bylaws on amendments to current laws within SOE reform process; iii. Implementation of draft bills, bylaws and legal support for enactment of draft bills and bylaws by the Parliament and the Cabinet of Ministers; iv. representation of the draft bills before the Committees of the Parliament, the Members of Parliament, State Authorities and Ministries; v. legal support of draft bills and drafts of the bylaws during their approval in the Ministries, Ministries’ internal departments, SPFU and state organisations; vi. Negotiation of the provisions of draft bills and bylaws with international organization, financial institution, Ministries and Parliaments Committees with regard to their implementation; vii. Collaboration with internal legal departments of the Ministries, State Authorities, Parliament, SPFU for implementation of SOE reform acts; viii. Preparation of presentations and analysis of legal acts; ix. Providing legal analysis of current legislation and preparation of propositions for its amendments within SOE reform process; x. Legal analysis of draft bills and drafts of the bylaws which are to be approved by the Cabinet of Ministries or the Parliament with regard to their 17 / 32

influence of SOE reform process, preparation of the comments and amendments to such draft bills and bylaws; 4. Main anticipated deliverables: -

Developed Roadmap and work plan of reform; Prepared draft bills on amendments to current laws within SOE reform process; Prepared drafts of bylaws on implementation of provisions of SOE reform; Preparation of draft bill on privatization and its discussion within state authorities; Legal support on implementation of SOE reform process; Provided analysis on current legislation on SOE reform and prepared comments on its improvement

5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.1 Qualifications and skills: -

At least a Master degree in law from the Reputable Ukrainian University Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills; PC literacy (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word, Legal databases Liga or Rada proficient) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.2 General professional experience: -

Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (minimum 5 years of working experience as a lawyer). Prior experience of work in public services reform team is a plus;

5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Proven knowledge and professional experience in Ukrainian law.

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) -

% of tasks delivered within deadlines Timely submission of monthly performance reports

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Reform:

Public administration reform

POSITION: Senior Project Manager (Category 1, Public administration reform)

1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms A Reform Support Team (RST) at the Ministry of Economy and Trade of Ukraine (MEDT) is a group of Ukrainian professionals (non-civil servants) funded on a temporary basis by the donors that provides targeted technical support and assists the Ministry in the design and implementation of priority reforms. The RST will assist in filling the capacity gaps in the design and implementation of priority reform strategies and programs, while strengthening links and partnerships between the Ministry’s priorities and relevant donor support. The senior project manager’s primary focus is to ensure introduction of modern HR business processes and practices to the MEDT within the framework of Public administration reform and capacity building in the MEDT. The senior project manager is also responsible for the quality of the acquired staff, high performance, continuous improvement and development of key staff of the MEDT, subordinated public bodies/agencies and SOEs. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: - Introduction of modern HR business processes and practices to the MEDT, subordinated public bodies/agencies and SOEs - Active engagement in the Public administration reform and capacity building in the MEDT - Active engagement in the recruitment process of key staff to the MEDT, subordinated public bodies/agencies and SOEs - Development of recommendations regarding the Ministry’s decision-making and delegation processes and responsibilities, ensuring a clear division of responsibilities between units - Ensure clear work scope documented for each employee - Development and implementation of the MEDT staff assessment - Development of the training plan for the Ministry’s and SOE’s staff 4. Main anticipated deliverables: - Development and implementation of the transformation program for the Ministry’s capacity and productivity building based on the findings of the functional review of the Ministry - Implementation of organizational structure changes to increase efficiency of decisionmaking processes and implement the maximum delegation principle - Improvement of internal communication in the MEDT including: 1) improvement of methods of horizontal internal communication, 2) standardization of types of internal communication - Introduction of new HR business processes (recruitment, assessment and trainings, career development, remuneration) - Introduction of the Project management and Change management practices in the MEDT (incl. trainings) 5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.1 Qualifications and skills: 19 / 32

Impeccable ethical standards Master degree in finance, economics, business administration, law. PC literacy (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word; Visio is an asset) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.2 General professional experience: -

Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (minimum 5 years), preferably 5 years of senior HR experience

5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Proven knowledge and professional experience in HR Familiarity with the reform agenda in Ukraine, good understanding of policy formulation process is an asset Experience with government entities and their mandate and processes is an asset Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams is an asset

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) - % of tasks delivered within deadlines - Timely submission of monthly performance reports 7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 1 positions is EUR 1200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1800. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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POSITION: Senior Expert (Category 2, Public administration reform)

1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms A Reform Support Team (RST) at the Ministry of Economy and Trade of Ukraine (MEDT) is a group of Ukrainian professionals (non-civil servants) funded on a temporary basis by the donors that provides targeted technical support and assists the Ministry in the design and implementation of priority reforms. The RST will assist in filling the capacity gaps in the design and implementation of priority reform strategies and programs, while strengthening links and partnerships between the Ministry’s priorities and relevant donor support. The Senior Expert’s primary focus is to ensure introduction of modern HR business processes and practices to the MEDT within the framework of Public administration reform and capacity building in the MEDT. The Senior Expert is also responsible for quality of the acquired staff, high performance, continuous improvement and development of key staff of the MEDT, subordinated public bodies/agencies and SOEs. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: - Active engagement into Public administration reform and capacity building in the MEDT - Active engagement into recruitment process of key staff to the MEDT, subordinated public bodies/agencies and SOEs. - Assist in development recommendations regarding Ministry decision-making and delegation processes and responsibilities split, ensure clear responsibilities split between units - Assist in ensure clear work scope documented for each employee - Assist in development and implementation of the MEDT staff assessment - Assist in development of the training plan for the Ministry’s and SOE’s staff 4. Main anticipated deliverables: - Development of the transformation program for Ministry apparatus capacity and productivity building - Draft clear work scope documented for employees of the Ministry - Provide quarterly performance review of the Ministry’s staff - Organize 4 trainings and education programs for Ministry’s and SOE’s staff 5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.1 Qualifications and skills: -

Impeccable ethical standards Master degree in finance, economics, business administration, law. PC literacy (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word; Visio is an asset) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.2 General professional experience: -

Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (minimum 3 years), preferably 5 years of senior HR experience

5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 21 / 32

Ability to broadly support managers, including experience communications, scheduling and information management Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams is an asset

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facilitating

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) - % of tasks delivered within deadlines - Timely submission of monthly performance reports 7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 2 positions is EUR 800 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1400. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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POSITION: Associate Expert (Category 3, Public administration reform)

Impeccable ethical standards Master degree in finance, economics, business administration, law. PC literacy (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word; Visio is an asset) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.2 General professional experience: -

Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (over 2 years), preferably 3 years of senior HR experience

5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to broadly support managers, including experience communications, scheduling and information management Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams is an asset

with

facilitating

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) - % of tasks delivered within deadlines - Timely submission of monthly performance reports 23 / 32

7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 3 positions is EUR 400 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1000. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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Reform:

Deregulation

POSITION: Senior Project Manager (Category 1, Deregulation)

1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms Ukraine 2020 Strategy has Deregulation and Entrepreneurship development as first reform of the economic growth component. The importance of Deregulation is also acknowledged in 2016 Priority Action Plan of the Government of Ukraine within priority of establishing favorable business climate. The Senior Project Manager will ensure the coordinated actions of Reform Team for the following reform focus areas: (1) coordinate and support rolling reviews in selected sectors to reduce administrative burden; (2) coordinate Government Deregulation plan execution on-time with responsible ministries; (3) support Deregulation initiatives at Parliamentary Committees and working groups; (4) internal control/audit reform (strategy update, development of standards, capacity building); (5) external communication of the reform progress. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: a. Coordination and facilitation of reform implementation process i. coordination and facilitation of Reform Team activities ii. engagement of relevant stakeholders (experts, government officials, donors, etc.) to Reform Team activities iii. resolution of problems and obstacles encountered during implementation process, identifying and communicating important issues requiring decision of RST Director and/or Reform Council iv. facilitation of the SME strategy implementation b. Reform Teams (Working Groups) support i. project management support (development of project/reform implementation plan, risk management, change management, etc.) ii. organization of events, round tables, conferences and forums to engage stakeholders on key reform themes and policy proposals iii. preparation of timely and quality reports and status updates on reform implementation progress to the Minister and RST Director, as well as for publication 4. Main anticipated deliverables: - Achieved 2017 Deregulation Plan targets at planned level - Regular progress reports on reform development and implementation - Communication plan of the particular reform developed and implemented (incl. public discussions on Deregulation prepared and held involving key stakeholders) - SME strategy is implemented 5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.1 Qualifications and skills: -

Master degree in finance, economics, law or business administration. 25 / 32

Strong organizational management, communication and presentation skills PC literacy (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word; Visio is an asset) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.2 General professional experience: -

Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (minimum 5 years), preferably 5 years of experience in project management, public or business administration, business consulting

5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Proven knowledge and professional experience in public administration, good understanding of regulatory is an asset Familiarity with the reform agenda in Ukraine, good understanding of policy formulation process is an asset Experience with government entities and their mandate and processes is an asset Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams is an asset

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) - % of tasks delivered within deadlines - Timely submission of monthly performance reports 7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 1 positions is EUR 1200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1800. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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POSITION: Senior Expert (Category 2, Deregulation)

1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms Ukraine 2020 Strategy has Deregulation and Entrepreneurship development as first reform of the economic growth component. The importance of Deregulation is also acknowledged in 2016 Priority Action Plan of the Government of Ukraine within priority of establishing favorable business climate. The Senior Expert on organizational development will assist the Senior Project Manager and Reform Team to coordinate actions for the following reform areas in the MEDT: - Organizational Capacity Building - Internal communications 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: c. Facilitation of reform implementation process i. Facilitate preparation of relevant priority work plans, allocation of responsibilities, resource planning and coordination support; ii. Collect, elaborate and submit of all relevant documents and materials (e.g. work plans, reports, analyses and proposals) needed for the activities of all relevant technical aid projects and expert missions; iii. Support the identification, collection, collation and analysis of relevant data and information to support development in the devoted areas iv. Assist in the design, preparation and coordination of implementation of strategical framework in devoted areas v. Facilitate relevant technical working group(s) to support Deregulation Plan targets achieving vi. Support Facilitation of the SME strategy implementation d. Reform Teams (Working Groups) support i. project management (development of project/reform implementation plan, risk management, change management, etc.) ii. organizational and logistical support to Reform team (events, round tables, conferences and forums to engage stakeholders on key reform themes and policy proposals) iii. preparing of timely and quality reports and status updates on implementation progress iv. preparation of slides for presentations, infographics 4. Main anticipated deliverables: -

Developed Roadmap and work plan of Deregulation reform in MEDT Regular progress reports on reform development and implementation Communication plan developed and implemented

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Master degree in finance, economics, business administration, HR, law, IT. Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills PC literacy (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word; Visio is an asset) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.2 General professional experience: -

5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Proven knowledge and professional experience in data collection and analysis, project management methodologies and practices Knowledge and professional experience in organizational development, change management, business processes reorganization and improvement is an asset

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) -

% of tasks delivered within deadlines Timely submission of monthly performance reports

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Reform:

Public Procurement

POSITION: Senior Project Manager (Category 1, Implementation of Public Procurement Reform) 1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms A Reform Support Team (RST) at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) of Ukraine is a group of Ukrainian professionals (non-civil servants) funded on a temporary basis by the donors that provides targeted technical support and assists Ministry in the design and implementation of sectorial strategies and priority reforms. The RST will assist in filling the capacity gaps in the design and implementation of priority reform strategies and programs, while strengthening links and partnerships between the Ministry priorities and relevant donor support. Public procurement reform is one of the top priorities for MEDT. New version of Public Procurement Law made application of eProcurement system ProZorro obligatory for all contracting authorities (ca 25 000 tender committees) as of August 1, 2016. ProZorro team has set its priorities on promoting public procurement reform and ProZorro, as its driver, to new potential suppliers who have not still tried ProZorro. Moreover, Prozorro team aims at developing monitoring activities by civil society, improving educational and capacity building activities for contracting authorities and suppliers. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for (1) development of the general work plan of public procurement reform in MEDT, reports and status updates on reform implementation progress to the Minister and RST Director (2) supervision of public procurement reform priorities with focus on stabilization of eProcurement system ProZorro, simplification of eProcurement system for users and improvement of procurers’ professional level, (3) development of internal documents on public procurement reform (budgets, reports) requested by donors and IFIs. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: - Coordination and monitoring of key public procurement reform’s directions in the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Department for Public Procurement Regulation - Preparation of aggregated and detailed reports on public procurement reforms' implementation proceeding for RST Director, relevant stakeholders - Coordination of such reform’s directions as development and promotion of e-specifications tools, stabilization of e-procurement system ProZorro, and establishment of Centralized Procurement Bodies (CPB) - Development of internal documents (budgets, reports) requested by donors and IFIs 4. Main anticipated deliverables: - Development of Program / Plan of such public procurement reform’s directions as stabilization, R&D and establishment of centralized procurement bodies - Compiled & verified data for specifications that cover 70% of procurement procedures - Established an online database with official letters of MEDT - Developed concept for piloting central procurement in one region - Formulated report on further concept development and implementation of CPBs on nation-wide scale 29 / 32

5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.1 Qualifications and skills: -

Impeccable ethical standards, outstanding leadership skills Master degree in economics, finance, law or management. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal and commercial information Strong interpersonal skills for management of various stakeholders with varying interests PC literacy (advanced PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.2 General professional experience: -

Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (minimum 5 years), preferably 5 years of experience in project management, public or business administration, business consulting

5.3 Specific professional experience: -

Proven knowledge and professional experience in project management Knowledge and experience in public procurement is an asset Familiarity with the reform agenda in Ukraine, good understanding of policy formulation process is an asset Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams is an asset

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) - % of tasks delivered within deadlines - Timely submission of monthly performance reports 7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV - Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 1 positions is EUR 1200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1800. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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Reform:

Public Procurement

POSITION: Senior Expert (Category 2, Implementation of Public Procurement Reform) 1. Objective(s) and linkages to Reforms A Reform Support Team (RST) at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) of Ukraine is a group of Ukrainian professionals (non-civil servants) funded on a temporary basis by the donors that provides targeted technical support and assists Ministry in the design and implementation of sectorial strategies and priority reforms. The RST will assist in filling the capacity gaps in the design and implementation of priority reform strategies and programs, while strengthening links and partnerships between the Ministry priorities and relevant donor support. Public procurement reform is one of the top priorities for MEDT. New version of Public Procurement Law made application of eProcurement system ProZorro obligatory for all contracting authorities (ca 25 000 tender committees) as of August 1, 2016. ProZorro team has set its priorities on promoting public procurement reform and ProZorro, as its driver, to new potential suppliers who have not still tried ProZorro. Moreover, Prozorro team aims at developing monitoring activities by civil society, improving educational and capacity building activities for contracting authorities and suppliers. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for (1) development of the general work plan of public procurement reform in MEDT, reports and status updates on reform implementation progress to the Minister and RST Director (2) supervision of public procurement reform priorities with focus on stabilization of eProcurement system ProZorro, simplification of eProcurement system for users and improvement of procurersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; professional level, (3) development of internal documents on public procurement reform (budgets, reports) requested by donors and IFIs. 2. Duration and proposed timeframe: Duration of assignment is 1 year (with discretionary extension for additional 1 year, also subject to availability of donor funding) with starting date not later than March 1, 2017, including a 3-month probation period. 3. Main Duties and Responsibilities: - Assist in monitoring of key public procurement reformâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s directions in the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Department for Public Procurement Regulation - Support in preparation of aggregated and detailed reports on public procurement reforms' implementation proceeding for RST Director, relevant stakeholders - Coordination of such reformâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s directions as development and promotion of especifications tools, stabilization of e-procurement system ProZorro. 4. Main anticipated deliverables: - Manuals and forms for the concept implementation based on the pilot results - Compiled & verified data for specifications that cover 70% of procurement procedures - Upgraded indicative specifications' tool and integrate it into the e-procurement system ProZorro - Regular aggregated progress reports on reform development and implementation to the Reform Council and the donors 5. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 5.4 Qualifications and skills: -

Impeccable ethical standards, outstanding leadership skills Master degree in economics, finance, law or management. 31 / 32

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal and commercial information Strong interpersonal skills for management of various stakeholders with varying interests PC literacy (advanced PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Fluency in Ukrainian and English

5.5 General professional experience: -

Preferably more than 10 years of general professional experience (minimum 3 years), preferably 5 years of experience in project management, public or business administration, business consulting

5.6 Specific professional experience: -

6. Indicative Performance criteria: (Key Performance Indicators - KPI) - % of tasks delivered within deadlines - Timely submission of monthly performance reports 7. Submissions Submissions must be prepared in English and delivered electronically and delivered electronically by February 10, 2017 to the following address: rst@me.gov.ua All submissions must include: - Filled Application Form - At least one professional reference letter (from the past supervisor / manager) - Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CV Expected salary range (for information only) Only complete submissions, containing the above, can be considered. Selected applicants will be invited to the interview. 8. Remuneration The proposed RST Member Gross pay range for Category 2 positions is EUR 800 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1400. The exact rate will be made by the Recruitment Committee comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and international donors.

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