Team Leader

We are seeking a highly qualified Team Leader for an upcoming preliminary transport sector study in Ukraine. The objective of this assignment is to conduct a pre-feasibility study of the proposed M-15 OdesaReni transport corridor and its associated subprojects. The study will assess the project from strategic technical economic environmental and social perspectives and will prioritize and structure investments for phased implementation.

Key Responsibilities

The Team Leader will oversee and ensure the quality of the following activities:

• Conduct a comprehensive multi-dimensional preliminary assessment of the transport corridor development plan including:

  • Technical legal and regulatory analysis

  • Environmental social and climate considerations

  • Land acquisition requirements in line with the PREPARE Project Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and related instruments including the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP)

  • Revenue potential affordability and value-for-money analysis

  • Limited market sounding and risk assessment

  • Prioritization and financial structuring of subprojects

• Provide recommendations on the scope and structure of feasibility-stage studies and any required design work to advance the corridor or its subprojects toward investment and implementation

• Deliver project outputs including monthly progress reports in accordance with the agreed scope and schedule

Project Details

This project is currently in the bidding phase and is expected to commence in early May 2026 with a total duration of six months. The Team Leader is expected to spend a substantial portion of time in Ukraine to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and coordination with the Beneficiary PPP Agency and other relevant stakeholders.

At present meetings with the Beneficiary and other stakeholders are expected to take place in virtual or hybrid (online/offline) formats.

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in the preparation assessment or implementation of investment projects

• Demonstrated international experience and a strong track record at the corporate level in project preparation including pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for large-scale investment projects in line with EU standards IFI requirements and international best practices

• At least 10 years of proven project management experience

• Strong expertise in transport infrastructure with a particular focus on road and highway development

• Proven experience in traffic and revenue forecasting as well as in the costing technology and implementation of highway and road infrastructure

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); knowledge of Ukrainian is considered an asset

• Prior professional experience in Ukraine is highly desirable

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract