Project description
This project aims to provide the comprehensive technical assistance in the gas sector with the main focus on the analysis of potential use of the gas pipelines as well as the gas storages for the purpose of hydrogen transit and storage and also to support the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine developing key areas of state policy on renewable gases, ensuring alignment with the EU’s acquis on renewable gases. It is expected that the results of the project will contribute to creation of the hydrogen market in Ukraine and implementation of the relevant gas sector reforms.
Job description
The Legal & Regulatory Expert will .
Review and compare national laws and technical codes with the EU gas and hydrogen acquisIdentify legal and regulatory barriers to hydrogen integrationDraft or advise on legal reforms needed to enable hydrogen blending, renewable gas certification, and market operationsProvide support to the Ministry of Energy and relevant institutions in aligning national legislation with EU standardsContribute to capacity-building activities by training stakeholders on legal and regulatory aspects of hydrogen and renewable gas marketsQualifications
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Law, with specialization or additional qualifications in: Energy law, EU law, Environmental law or regulatory reform Minimum 10 years of professional legal experience, including: Work in energy sector regulation, market design, or policy development Advisory roles in legislative drafting, regulatory analysis, or sector reform·At least 5 years of experience directly related to energy law and regulation, including:
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oPractical experience with EU energy legislation, particularly:
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Demonstrated Experience with Energy Community legal framework (desirable) Involvement Prior experience working in Ukraine or other Eastern Partnership / Energy Community countries on regulatory or legislative assignments is an asset Familiarity with post-Soviet legal systems and administrative law reform Excellent command of English (written and spoken) – C1 level minimum Working knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is a strong advantage, especially for reviewing local legal texts and interacting with national stakeholders