Strategic Expert in Infrastructure & Energy (NGO)

Our partner – the Belgian agency for international cooperation – is hiring in Ukraine!

Enabel is expanding its work in Ukraine under the Be-Relieve Programme, a flagship initiative financed by the Government of Belgium to support the country’s green and resilient recovery and EU accession process.

We are looking for a highly qualified Strategic Expert in Infrastructure & Energy to strengthen the team in Kyiv and contribute to shaping Ukraine’s sustainable reconstruction and energy transition.

The Strategic Expert will play a central role in designing, managing, and scaling projects that foster energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure. This role involves both strategic leadership and technical expertise in developing innovative, EU-aligned reconstruction models.

Main Responsibilities

• Strengthen Enabel’s strategic positioning in Ukraine’s energy transition and green reconstruction.

• Build and maintain partnerships with Ukrainian ministries, local authorities, private sector, and EU partners.

• Provide technical leadership for the formulation of new projects on energy efficiency, circular construction, and renewable energy.

• Support quality assurance and the integration of EU standards (EPBD, EDGE, BIM, Level(s)) into project implementation.

• Promote innovative financing mechanisms such as ESCO, Super-ESCO, and blended finance to attract private investment.

• Contribute to institutional capacity building, coaching partners on sustainable infrastructure planning and digitalisation.

• Document best practices and lessons learned, and lead knowledge exchange within Enabel’s regional and global networks.

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

• University degree in engineering, architecture, energy, environment, or related fields.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, or circular construction.

• Proven ability to work on technical and policy aspects of infrastructure and energy reforms.

• Understanding of public investment management, innovative financing mechanisms, and EU Green Deal principles.

• Excellent communication and networking skills with government, private sector, and development partners.

• Fluent in Ukrainian and English (French or Dutch is a strong asset).

• Experience working with international cooperation projects (EU, GIZ, UN, World Bank, etc.) is an advantage.

Application Details

• Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (regular travel to Chernihiv and other regions)

• Contract duration: January 2026 – December 2028

Join Enabel and help shape a low-carbon, innovative, and inclusive future for Ukraine’s reconstruction.
Together, we can build back better — cleaner, smarter, and stronger.