Ref.
2026/IKEOADRLAABR/15715
Job offer type
Field staff jobs
Type of contract
CDDU
Deadline date
2026/07/03 23:55
Duration
12 months renewable
International Key Expert on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), legal aid and bar reform (M/W)
Département Géographique - GEO > DP - Ukraine
Published on : 2026/06/26
CONTINENTAL EUROPE
UKRAINE
KYIV
Mission description
Expertise France seeks the services of a long-term International Key Expert on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), legal aid and bar reform, for the PravoJustice4 EU programme.
The objective will direct its efforts towards reinforcement of mediation and alternative dispute resolution, as well as the reform of legal education.
As International Key Expert the expert will be required to perform the following tasks under the supervision of the Pillar Team Leader and Programme Management:
· Assist Pillar Team Leader with the planning, organisation, co-ordination, implementation and monitoring of the Programme activities in accordance with the Programme Work Plan and other programming documents;
· Design and oversee the implementation of short-term and mid-term expert missions, ensure quality control of deliverables produced by the experts, guide the experts in public communication with respect to Thematic Unit activities (written articles, interviews, project events).
· Assist Pillar Team Leader with the reporting on the results achieved by the Thematic Unit.
· Draft and edit reports, analytical notes, policy papers and other Programme deliverables in English and Ukrainian;
· Ensure timely organisation of Programme events, participate at various Programme activities and secure internal and external follow-up;
· Liaise with the beneficiaries and other stakeholders with regard to the implementation of the Programme activities, ensure circulation of information among project partners and beneficiaries with respect to Thematic Unit deliverables;
· Contribute to the communication and visibility of the Programme, in coordination and cooperation with the Communications Officer;
· Coordinate with Project Officer to ensure the good management of the financial, logistical and administrative aspects of Programme implementation;
· Perform other tasks at the request of the Pillar Team Leader or Programme leadership.
· Support the acceleration of Bar Reform
· Support the improvement of Legal Aid system
· Support the reinforcement of ADR
Project or context description
The PravoJustice4EU programme seeks one (1) International Key Expert to support its effort in strengthening institutional capacity of other justice sector bodies contributing to rule of law implementation.
Programme Description
The PravoJustice4EU Programme, implemented by Expertise France (EF) with funding from the European Union and French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accompanies Ukrainian authorities in the process of comprehensive justice sector reform. PravoJustice4EU is envisaged to build on the results achieved by the predecessor projects (Pravo - Justice I; II; III) who, since 2017, have supported an ambitious sectoral reform agenda. PravoJustice4EU is organized alongside two specific objectives: Support the EU accession process by aligning the Ukrainian justice system to EU standards (Pillar 1), and Support a process of accountability for core international crimes aligned on European and international standards and foster a holistic transitional justice approach (Pillar 2).
Among other objectives, the PravoJustice4EU programme will provide support in strengthening institutional capacity of other justice sector bodies contributing to rule of law implementation.
PravoJustice4EU will support ongoing efforts to strengthen access to justice and the effective functioning of legal professions in line with European standards. This includes contributing to discussions on the modernization of the legal framework governing the legal profession and promoting reforms that enhance its independence, accountability, and role in safeguarding fundamental rights and fair trial guarantees.
The programme will also encourage the further development of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms as a complementary means of resolving disputes and improving access to justice. Through the promotion of European best practices, institutional dialogue, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building initiatives, PravoJustice4EU will support the gradual strengthening of ADR frameworks and their wider use within the justice system.
Required profile
The International Key Expert on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), legal aid and bar reform will have:
- An advanced Law Degree (Masters or PhD) from an accredited law school;
- At least 10 years of professional experience in public administration reform, with at least 5 years of experience in the judiciary;
- Demonstrated experience supporting judiciary reform preferably in a EU candidate country;
- Demonstrated experience in project management
- Experience with technical assistance projects funded by the European Union or other international donors;
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Ukrainian would be considered an advantage;
- Previous executive position within a European public administration would be an asset.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:
· Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills ;
· A high degree of initiative and diplomacy and the ability to solve complex problems in coordination with a diverse range of stakeholders;
· Outstanding emotional intelligence skills ;
· Ability in influencing, coaching and delivering change through others ;
A creative and entrepreneurial approach to overcoming barriers and making change happen; and the ability to cope in demanding environments.
Additional information
The position is based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Deadline for application : 2026/07/03 23:55
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.