Key Expert 1: Team Leader / Legal Expert (m/f/d) - GIZ International Services
Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.
- Job-ID: V000063556
- Location: Eschborn, Kyiv
- 01.05.2026 - 30.04.2029
- Job Category: Law
- Working hours: part-time
- 31.01.2026
Our Offer
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical knowhow of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
In the context of an ongoing tender procedure, GIZ International Services is looking for a Team Leader / Legal Expert (m/f/d) for the EU-funded project "Support to Ukraine's Ministry of Energy on Renewable Gas Policy and evaluation of Gas Infrastructure" in Ukraine.
The overall objective to which this action contributes is to enhance Ukraine’s energy security and independence while supporting the implementation of reforms in Ukraine’s energy sector in accordance with the EU’s energy acquis and Ukraine’s commitments under the Energy Community Treaty, including obligations for the candidate country.
The Team Leader will have overall responsibility for the management of the project activities and coordination of the work of other experts (including non-key experts) and for proper reporting to the Contracting Authority and Project Steering Committee. The Team Leader will lead the daily operations of the project and will also provide substantial technical input for the planning and co-ordination of the activities.
Your Profile
Qualifications and skills
Minimum requirements:
- At least a Master degree (or equivalent) in Law or a bachelor degree in the same field(s) plus at least 880 full-time working days of relevant professional experience.
- Advanced English language skills of at least C1 (understanding, speaking, writing in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)) required.
- Asset: A good command of Ukrainian of at least level B1 (understanding, speaking, writing in accordance with CEFR).
General professional experience
Minimum requirements:
- At least 2.200 full-time working days of professional experience in the energy sector.
Specific professional experience
Minimum requirements:
- At least 1 000 full-time working days of professional experience with regulatory and legal frameworks relating to gas transmission, hydrogen and renewable gases to achieve compliance with the EU energy acquis.
- Proven management experience as team leader or programme coordinator (or equivalent) in at least two (2) technical assistance projects each of minimum 12 months’ duration, or at least 440 full-time working days of management experience in the gas or renewable energy sector.
- Asset: Experience conducting the legal gap analyses and proposing amendments for approximation of Ukraine legislation in line with EU acquis.
Please note that the requirements above are set by the European Union and are to be considered as minimum requirements unless otherwise stated.
The intended start date is 01 May 2026 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date.
This position is suited to a 84% part-time position (based on the Terms of Reference provided by EU: 550 working days throughout 36 months of implementation are foreseen).
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In case of award to GIZ International Services (estimated announcement date April 2026), the intended start date is 01 May 2026 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date.
If possible, please submit your CV in an EU format.
- We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners.
- Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position.
- Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course.
- We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.
- You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment.
About us
Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation, comprehensive onboarding and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, along with the opportunity to use childcare facilities and parent/child offices.
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Contact & Application
alina.broemling@giz.de
