Réf.
2026/EOHRMAODOTPS/16526
Type d'offre
Experts
Type de contrat
Contrat de prestation de services
Date limite de candidature
09/11/2026 22:55
Durée de la mission
Long terme
Durée
10 WD per month, 42 months
Expert on Human Resources Management and Organisational Development of the Probation Service (H/F)
Département Géographique - GEO > DP - Ukraine
Mis en ligne le : 27/10/2026
EUROPE CONTINENTALE
UKRAINE
Description de la mission
1) General objective
To support the review and improvement of the Probation Centre HR Strategy and related personnel management systems, with practical tools for workforce development and institutional change.
2) Specific objectives
●Conduct consultations with regional probation HR representatives to identify implementation gaps and priorities.
● Review and support updating the Probation HR Strategy, implementation plan and performance indicators.
● Develop practical recommendations and draft HR instruments for recruitment, selection, onboarding, staff appraisal, professional learning and career development.
● Provide recommendations on management appraisal, leadership development, workforce planning, staffing capacity and talent pool development.
● Integrate veteran-sensitive approaches into relevant recruitment, onboarding and workforce development measures.
● Develop relevant training or guidance materials and deliver targeted sessions for HR-probation staff where agreed..
3) Anticipated results
● Regional HR implementation challenges are identified and reflected in recommendations.
● The HR Strategy and associated processes have an actionable improvement plan.
● Practical HR procedures, tools and staff development guidance are prepared.
● Institutional capacity for HR management and change is strengthened.
IV. Description of the assignment
1) Planned activities
The experts shall undertake the following activities in consultation with beneficiaries and under the supervision of designated Programme representatives. Specific priorities and tasks will be agreed through individual assignments over the contract period:
● Conduct consultations with regional probation HR representatives to identify implementation gaps and priorities.
● Review and support updating the Probation HR Strategy, implementation plan and performance indicators.
● Develop practical recommendations and draft HR instruments for recruitment, selection, onboarding, staff appraisal, professional learning and career development.
● Provide recommendations on management appraisal, leadership development, workforce planning, staffing capacity and talent pool development.
● Integrate veteran-sensitive approaches into relevant recruitment, onboarding and workforce development measures.
● Develop relevant training or guidance materials and deliver targeted sessions for HR personnel where agreed.:
2) Anticipated deliverables
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Deliverables: |
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D1. HR assessment. Consultation findings and assessment of HR strategy implementation gaps and priorities. |
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D2. HR Strategy update. Proposed revised HR Strategy provisions, implementation plan and measurable indicators. |
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D3. HR tools package. Draft practical procedures and templates covering agreed recruitment, onboarding, appraisal, development and workforce planning topics. |
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D4. Capacity-building materials and trainings. Guidance, presentation and training materials for agreed HR staff sessions. |
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D5. Final recommendations. Consolidated recommendations, including veteran-sensitive workforce measures and follow-up priorities. |
3) Consultation
Experts shall work under the overall supervision of the National Key Expert on Penitentiary Reform and Pillar 1 Lead.
Experts shall maintain regular communication with the designated Project experts concerning the prioritisation and allocation of advisory, analytical and capacity-development tasks; the scope, methodology and expected outputs of expert products; cases, legal questions and factual materials requiring assessment; consultations with MoJ and other relevant beneficiaries; the preparation and delivery of training, workshops and capacity-development activities; participation in working groups and coordination mechanisms; the submission, review and revision of deliverables; and any circumstances that may affect the quality, timeliness or impartiality of the assignment.
Experts shall promptly communicate any potential conflict of interest, confidentiality concern or other circumstance that may affect the performance of the assignment.
4) Implementation period
Start date: January 2027
End date: June 2030
Effective duration of the assignment: 10 working days
5) Place of performance
The assignment shall primarily be performed on a home-based basis. Frequent travel to and within Ukraine may be required, upon formal request by Expertise France and subject to applicable security and contractual arrangements.
Participation in meetings, consultations and other Project activities may take place in person or online, subject to prior agreement with the Program Key Expert.
Description du projet ou contexte
The PravoJustice4EU Programme, implemented by Expertise France (EF) with funding from the European Union and the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, supports Ukrainian authorities in the continued reform and strengthening of the justice sector.
PravoJustice4EU is structured around two specific objectives: supporting the EU accession process by aligning the Ukrainian justice system with EU standards, including independence, efficiency, quality, integrity, transparency and access to justice; and supporting accountability for core international crimes in line with European and international standards while fostering a holistic transitional justice approach.
Under Result 1.7.3, “Penitentiary and probation systems are strengthened in line with European standards”, the Programme supports improvements to policy and regulatory frameworks, professional capacity, institutional arrangements and rehabilitative interventions. Specialised human resources and organisational development expertise is required to support the review and improvement of the State Institution “Probation Centre” HR Strategy (1.7.3.1, 1.7.3.2), strengthen personnel management processes and develop practical tools for staff development and institutional change. Specific assignments and deliverables will be determined in consultation with beneficiaries and in accordance with Programme priorities.
Profil souhaité
2) Profile of the designated expert responsible for contract execution
A. Qualifications and skills:
●Master’s degree in human resources management, management, public administration, law or a closely relevant field.
● Strong strategic HR management, organisational development and performance management skills.
● Ability to develop actionable HR procedures, instruments and implementation plans.
● Strong facilitation, consultation and change-management skills.
● Fluency in Ukrainian is required; English is an asset.
B. General professional experience
● At least 5 years of professional experience in HR management, public administration or organisational development.
● Experience developing and implementing HR strategies in public institutions, Probation Center is an asset.
C. Specific professional experience
· Professional cooperation with the State Institution “Probation Centre” or another penitentiary institution.
· Experience designing recruitment, onboarding, performance appraisal, competency and professional development tools.
· Experience in organisational change, workforce planning and institutional development.
· Previous experience under Pravo-Justice or another EU-funded or internationally supported justice-sector reform programme is an asset.
Critères de sélection des candidatures
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- Formation/compétences/expériences du candidat
- Compétences du candidat en lien avec la mission d’expertise
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Document(s) joint(s) : ToR_NSTE_Expert_HR.docx
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