Project Manager (Priority Sectors Investments)

The Recovery and Reform Support Team (RST) at the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine (Ministry) is a group of Ukrainian professionals (non-civil servants) funded on a temporary basis through the Ukraine Recovery and Reform Architecture (URA) programme that provides targeted technical support and assists the Ministry in the design and implementation of priority reforms. The RST will assist in filling capacity gaps in the design and implementation of priority reform strategies and programmes, while strengthening links and partnerships between the Ministry’s priorities and relevant donor support.

Detailed description of the vacancy can be found via the link: https://surl.li/awrnfw

Main Duties / Responsibilities and Deliverables

The Project Manager, Priority Sectors Investments is expected to be involved into the following tasks:

• Supporting the Ministry in conducting detailed and in-depth analysis of key sectors (such as energy and green transition, transportation, critical raw materials, agri-food and processing industry).
• Collecting and structuring information on the investment opportunities and outlook for the development of the particular sectors as outlined by the Ukraine Plan and Government strategies;
• Support the Department of Investment Attraction in preparation for investor outreach events, development of presentation materials and key messages, communications with the relevant IFIs and interested investors;
• Contributing to monitoring the results of the investment attraction programmes;
• Providing analytical support needed for the Ministry’s official engagements (conferences, workshops etc) related to the current situation of the industry and the investment attraction results, including the UIF projects.

The Project Manager, Priority Sectors Investments will be expected to provide the following deliverables:

• Presentations, in-depth research papers, data analysis tables, various written notes and reports on the covered sectors and relevant projects in the implementation stage;
• Contributions to joint working groups, meetings, and discussions, ensuring and facilitating effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Quarterly internal reports on the RST progress, on the coordination and monitoring of the implementation of UIF, challenges and achievements in this process.

The tasks and expected deliverables can be modified and supplemented on request from the Ministry.

Qualifications, skills, and experience

Qualifications and skills:

• bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Finance or other related fields;
• strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills;
• solid understanding of the economic principles, key sectors mentioned above and investment drivers, current macroeconomic context in Ukraine;
• ability to synthesize complex data and strong data structuring skills;
• excellent attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple projects and work under tight deadlines;
• advanced level of PC literacy (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word);
• fluency in Ukrainian and English.

Professional experience:

• Minimum 5 years of general professional experience
• Minimum 3 years of specific professional experience in financial sector, industry research, consulting or a think tank;
• experience with at least 2 priority sectors listed above in the recent professional engagements.

Other skills/experience:

• knowledge and professional experience in investment advisory, economic development, industry research or management consulting fields,;
• experience working for international companies/organisations is an asset;
• familiarity with Ukraine’s current business environment challenges and EU integration processes.

Submissions must be prepared in English only and be delivered electronically by 25 January 2026, 23:59 (Kyiv time) to [відгукнутися]. All submissions must include a completed Application form, NDA Form, the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae, contact details of three referees who, if contacted, can attest to the professional and/or educational background of the candidate.

Only applications which have been submitted using the correct template and are fully completed, will be considered.