Ref.
2024/EOCGRMC/12386
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Deadline date
2025/01/30 16:35
Duration of the assignment
Long term
Duration
tbd
Experts on corporate governance, risk management & compliance (M/W)
Cellule coordination géographique > -
Published on : 2024/12/19
CONTINENTAL EUROPE
UKRAINE
Mission description
Project “Assistance to the State Property Fund of Ukraine” is looking for the experts for the implementation of activities under the Component 1. Enhancing SPFU capacity to steer and implement the reform of the management of state property.
The experts are expected to perform the following tasks:
Activity 1.1 – Support the development of methodology for SOEs clustering in line with the new State Ownership Policy
The law On Improving Corporate Governance defines the principles of clusterization of SOEs which are further elaborated in the State Ownership Policy, approved in December 2024. Basing on the consultations with SPFU, expert advice will be provided to the Fund for elaborating the proposals regarding the categorization of SOEs in line with defined policy.
Assignments.
Ø Provide advice on determination of parameters for grouping of SOEs;
Ø Provide assistance to SPFU in conducting the grouping of SOEs;
Ø Provide advice on designing and mainstreaming approaches to managing/overseeing the activities of different groups of enterprises.
Mission format.
Kyiv based
Timeline & calendar
The mission is expected to last at least 20 days. The implementation period starts from the second quarter of 2025.
Activity 1.2 – Development of legal and compliance procedures for implementation of new risk management and compliance systems for SOEs
This activity aims at contributing to assessing & strengthening the risk management and compliance cultures within SOEs, by giving them a framework, guidelines for implementation, and reporting mechanisms while complying with the requirement from the law.
Assignments. The following services are required from the Expert:
Ø Conduct assessment of the level of compliance & risk management procedures at selected SOEs;
Ø Provide recommendations regarding the improvement of compliance & risk management systems of selected SOEs; mainstream the recommendations through general compliance and risk management frameworks suitable for all SOEs under SPFU management;
Ø Provide assistance to SOEs in implementation of recommendations;
Ø Assist in development of compliance & risk management procedures.
Mission format.
Kyiv based. Travel within Ukraine may be required.
Timeline & calendar
The mission is expected to last at least 20 days. The implementation period starts from the first quarter of 2025.
Activity 1.3 – Improvement of operation of SOEs supervisory board and interaction with the SPFU
The existing regulation defining the procedure for selection of SB members is not enforced during the martial law, and its consequences and impact on SPFU missions and roles are unclear at this stage. The ongoing procedure for selection of SB members under martial law is simplified, and the SPFU is not involved. The SPFU wishes to anticipate by strengthening its capacity, and developing an efficient, fair, and competitive selection method.
Assignments. The following services are required from the Expert:
Ø Conduct analysis of the problematics related the selection of members of supervisory boards with particular focus of their interaction with SPFU;
Ø Provide advice regarding strengthening SPFU capacity in selecting the members of supervisory board
Ø Provide assistance to SPFU in implementation of recommendations.
Mission format.
Kyiv based. Travel within Ukraine may be required.
Timeline & calendar
The mission is expected to last at least 20 days. The implementation period starts from the first quarter of 2025.
Project or context description
Project “Assistance to the State Property Fund of Ukraine” is aiming to support the improvement of the management of the state property in Ukraine, to contribute to the alignment of Ukrainian practices with EU standards and best practices and enhance the country’s economic resilience. More specifically, the project is seeking to:
Ø Assist the Fund in the steering and implementation of the corporate governance reform;
Ø Support the development of an effective mechanisms for timely detection and minimization of risks related to the state property management (through automation of the process via the development of an Early Response System);
Ø Support the Fund in the management – and ultimately privatization – of sanctioned assets transferred to the SPFU through decision of the High Anti-Corruption Court;
Ø Facilitate the leasing of agricultural lands managed by the SPFU, through the development and operationalization of a landbank system.
The Project is composed of four Components as follows:
Component 1: Enhancing SPFU capacity to steer and implement the reform of the management of state property
Component 2. Support for automation of corporate governance of state-owned enterprises: development of the Early Response System (ERS)
Component 3: Support to the management and liquidation of sanctioned assets
Component 4: Support to the registration of public land plots and their transfer to the Land Bank Operator
Required profile
Activity 1.1 – Support the development of methodology for SOEs clustering in line with the new State Ownership Policy
Required profile
I. Academic Degree: Master’s degree in law, economics or another relevant field;
II. Experience: at least 5 years of experience at management positions in companies, as member of supervisory board, an auditor.
III. Strong knowledge of framework of corporate governance of SOEs.
IV. Good knowledge of OECD / international framework on SOEs governance.
V. Proficiency in risk management.
VI. Industry specialization.
VII. Strong analytical skills.
VIII. Language: Fluency in Ukrainian, fluency in English will be an advantage.
Activity 1.2 – Development of legal and compliance procedures for implementation of new risk management and compliance systems for SOEs
Required profile
I. Academic Degree: Master’s degree in law, certificate of compliance specialist;
II. Experience: at least 5 years of experience as risk and compliance manager.
III. Strong knowledge of framework of corporate governance of SOEs.
IV. Experience in developing and implementing of compliance and risk management framework, policies, tools and processes.
V. Industry specialization and management experience.
VI. Strong analytical skills.
VII. Language: Fluency in Ukrainian, fluency in English will be an advantage.
Activity 1.3 – Improvement of operation of SOEs supervisory board and interaction with the SPFU
Required profile
I. Academic Degree: Master’s degree in law, economics or another relevant field.
II. Experience: at least 5 years of experience at management positions in companies, as member of supervisory board.
III. Strong knowledge of framework of corporate governance of SOEs.
IV. Good knowledge of OSCE / international framework on SOEs governance.
V. Industry specialization.
VI. Strong analytical skills.
VII. Language: Fluency in Ukrainian, fluency in English will be an advantage.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s skills linked with the expert mission
- Candidate’s experiences linked with the expert mission
- Candidate's knowledges related to local context (country or region intervention)
Deadline for application : 2025/01/30 16:35
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