Enabel, the Belgian development agency, is recruiting a Lead Expert Infrastructure and Energy (m/f/x)

Enabel, the Belgian development agency, is recruiting a Lead Expert Infrastructure and Energy (m/f/x)

Enabel, the Belgian development agency, is recruiting a Lead Expert Infrastructure and Energy (m/f/x) to contribute to Ukraine’s sustainable recovery and reconstruction.

As part of its Country Strategy for Ukraine, Enabel supports the development of resilient, sustainable and energy-efficient systems that align with the country’s reconstruction priorities and its European integration path. The Lead Expert will play a strategic role in the design, implementation and monitoring of projects in infrastructure rehabilitation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy development.

Key responsibilities

> Provide strategic and technical leadership for Enabel’s infrastructure and energy portfolio in Ukraine.

> Design and develop project proposals in line with national recovery and reconstruction priorities.

> Ensure high-quality implementation, technical oversight, and compliance with sustainability and donor standards.

> Coordinate activities with national and local authorities, international partners and civil society stakeholders.

> Deliver capacity building and technical support to implementing partners and beneficiaries.

> Supervise and mentor junior technical staff and consultants.

> Contribute to knowledge management and innovative practices in infrastructure and energy programming.

Profile

> Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering, Infrastructure Planning or a related discipline.

> At least 8 years of professional experience in the infrastructure and/or energy sectors, including 5 years in international development cooperation.

> Solid technical understanding of energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies and sustainable infrastructure.

> Experience in post-conflict or reconstruction environments is highly desirable.

> Excellent command of English (both written and spoken). Knowledge of Ukrainian or another Slavic language is a strong asset. Proficiency in French or Dutch is considered an advantage.

What Enabel offers

> 36-month contract in an inspiring international environment with real impact potential.

> A competitive salary package in line with Enabel’s pay scales (Class 7) and an extensive package of expatriate benefits: allowances, housing support, comprehensive insurance, relocation assistance, school fee coverage, and annual flights.

> Additional return trips for single postings, according to Enabel’s regulations.

> Professional growth opportunities through capacity building and continuous learning.

> The chance to make a tangible contribution to Ukraine’s sustainable development and European integration.

Enabel promotes equal opportunities and diversity across its teams. Applications are open to all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other criterion unrelated to competence.

Interested?
Apply online with your cover letter and updated CV no later than 4 December 2025 via this Enabel’s recruitment portal.

25/11/2025

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