Postuler

Réf.
2026/NEOLEPML/16652

Type d'offre
Experts

Type de contrat
Contrat de prestation de services

Date limite de candidature
24/11/2026 23:55

Durée de la mission
Long terme

Durée
42 months

Description de la mission

Objectives and desired results

1) General objective

To provide high-quality national expertise, advisory support and capacity-development assistance for the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine (MoJ) and Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU) in steering, implementing and reporting on the development of legal education policies and legislation on modernization of the legal education system.

2) Specific objectives

• Provide expert advice and practical support to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in designing and implementing recommendations for further advancement of the reform, based on the expert assessment and discussions with the members of the parliament, members of the legal education reform working group and the Ministry of Justice.

• Prepare legal opinions, analytical notes, and proposals for the improvement of Ukraine’s legislation in the area of modernization of the legal education system and relevant work on legal education policies.

• Support the development and review of guidelines, methodologies, standard operating procedures, practical tools and training materials.

• Design and deliver capacity-development activities (round tables, trainings, webinars, etc.) for MoJ, VRU, the legal education reform working group and other relevant state authorities to ensure that legal professionals, legal education academicians and government officials share a synchronized, compliant approach to the legal education reform.

3) Anticipated results

•  Ministry of Justice, Verkhovna Rada and other relevant state authorities responsible for implementation of legal education reform are equipped with expert recommendations to strengthen Ukraine’s regulations, practices and institutional framework in the area of educational standards for legal professionals and development of legal education policies.

•  Guidelines, methodologies, standard operating procedures and practical tools developed, reviewed or improved.

•  Capacity-development activities (round tables, seminars, discussions, etc.) for MoJ, Verkhovna Rada and the legal education reform working group are delivered in due time and with high quality.

•  Increased professional knowledge and practical skills of MoJ, members of the Parliament and the National School of Judges.

•  Strengthened cooperation and knowledge exchange between Ukrainian and international actors.

•  National expertise integrated into Project outputs and technical assistance activities.

 Description of the assignment

1) Planned activities

The Expert shall work under the overall supervision of the Senior National Key Expert on Judiciary Reform and Pillar 1 Lead, and in close coordination with other Project experts and relevant beneficiary institutions.

Depending on the specific assignment and area of expertise, the Expert may be required to provide some or all of the following services:

A. Opinions, notes and studies

•  Provide expert advice and practical support on strengthening Ukraine’s regulations, practices and institutional framework for further advancement of the legal education reform and development of legal education policies.

• Develop guidelines, methodologies and recommendations on the improvement of the legislative framework, standards and other sources governing legal education, academic integrity, training curriculum for law students and other related areas.

•  Develop draft quality standards and a monitoring methodology for strengthening institutional capacities and cooperation between justice sector professionals, legal practitioners and legal education institutions in improving the system of legal education, and enhancing the professional knowledge and practical skills of law students and legal professionals.

B. Training and capacity development

• Design and deliver round tables, discussions, workshops, seminars and other capacity-development activities for MoJ, VRU, members of the legal education reform working group and other relevant state authorities to ensure that legal professionals, legal education academicians and government officials share a synchronized, compliant approach to the legal education reform.

•  Develop specialized practical guidance for the representatives of MoJ, VRU, the legal education reform working group and other relevant state authorities to ensure that the development of legal education policies and legislation on modernization of the legal education system are aligned with European standards.

•  Conduct a series of round tables/discussions on modernization of legislative framework, standards and other sources governing legal education, academic integrity, training curriculum for law students and other related areas.

C. Representation of the Project’s position and results of work

•   Participate in working groups, meetings or other working and coordination platforms dedicated to the further advancement of the legal education reform and qualification development of justice sector professionals.

•  Presentation of papers, studies and other materials prepared by the expert under the assignment received from the Project during public events and working meetings.

•  If requested by the Project, prepare publications, studies or other materials to support the Project’s activities in public outreach to advocate for legal education reform.

2) Anticipated deliverables

Deliverables:

D1. Support the MoJ, VRU and members of the legal education reform working group on strengthening Ukraine’s regulations, practices and institutional framework for further advancement of the legal education reform, development of legal education policies and enhancing the professional knowledge and practical skills of relevant Ukrainian authorities.

D2. Training and capacity development. Design and deliver round tables, discussions, workshops, seminars and other capacity-development activities for MoJ, VRU, members of the legal education reform working group and other relevant state authorities to ensure that legal professionals, legal education academicians and government officials share a synchronized, compliant approach to the legal education reform.

D3. Representation of the Project’s position and results of work. Participate in working groups, meetings or other working and coordination platforms dedicated to the further advancement of the legal education reform and qualification development of justice sector professionals. Presentation of papers, studies and other materials prepared by the expert under the assignment received from the Project during public events and working meetings.

3) Consultation

The Expert shall work under the overall supervision of the Senior National Key Expert on Judiciary Reform and Pillar 1 Lead.

The Expert 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, VRU, members of legal education reform working group 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.

The Expert 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: 42 months

5) Place of performance

The assignment shall primarily be performed on a home-based basis. Frequent travel 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 Programme Key Expert.

Description du projet ou contexte

The PravoJustice4EU Program, 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.

Within this framework, the Program will continue to strengthen the institutional capacity of justice-sector bodies contributing to effective rule-of-law implementation, including institutions and professional communities involved in the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of international crimes.

The Project aims to support the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine (MoJ) and other relevant state authorities in strengthening the legal, institutional and procedural framework for coordinating, implementing, monitoring and reporting on Ukraine’s rule of law commitments under the EU accession process, particularly those stemming from the Rule of Law Roadmap (RoL RM), Ukraine Facility Plan (UA Facility), National Program for the Adoption of the EU acquis (NPAA) and interim benchmarks (IBMs) under Chapters 23 and 24.

A modernized, high-quality, and transparent legal education system is a foundational prerequisite for ensuring the rule of law, fostering judicial integrity, and sustaining comprehensive justice sector reforms aligned with European standards. The necessity of providing expert consultation services on the development of legal education policies and legislation on the modernisation of the legal education system is driven by several key strategic and systemic imperatives. In particular, the Rule of Law Roadmap foresees developing and adopting the law aimed at:

- establishing a legal framework for legal education and initial access to the legal profession;

- institutional differentiation of legal education and training of law enforcement officers;

- review and strengthen the accreditation system for legal education programs.

The deep modernization of the legal education system is no longer an optional institutional improvement, but a binding commitment by Ukraine within the EU accession negotiation process. Consequently, providing specialized advisory support, facilitating high-level policy discussions, and preparing comprehensive recommendations based on European best practices are essential to deliver on the benchmarks of the PravoJustice4EU program and secure structural progress in Ukraine's rule of law landscape.

The National Expert will provide national expertise, advisory support, and capacity-development assistance to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, the legal education reform working group in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, and other relevant state authorities in enhancing legal education policies and modernizing the legislation governing the legal education system as a substantial element of the systemic reform of Ukraine’s justice sector in the context of its European Union integration. This will include conducting expert assessments, reviewing policy frameworks, and facilitating collaborative discussions with Members of Parliament, working group members, and the MoJ to prepare recommendations for the further advancement of the reform. The expert will also prepare legal opinions, analytical notes, and comparative studies, drawing on relevant European standards and best practices.

The assignment will contribute to strengthening institutional capacities and cooperation among the legislature, executive bodies, and the legal academic community, improving the legal and regulatory framework for professional legal training, and enhancing the strategic planning skills of relevant Ukrainian authorities. The further acceleration of this educational and legal reform is a clear commitment by Ukraine within the EU accession negotiation process. Preparing comprehensive recommendations for the advancement of the reform is a direct indicator of successful delivery under the PravoJustice4EU program. It will also facilitate the exchange of experience between Ukrainian and international stakeholders, promote the application of European best practices, and ensure the integration of international expertise into the Project’s technical assistance and capacity-development activities.

Profil souhaité

A. Qualifications and skills:

•  Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or PhD) in law from an accredited higher-education institution.

• Excellent legal, policy and analytical drafting skills, with the ability to translate complex reform issues into practical and implementable recommendations.

• High degree of initiative, diplomacy and sound judgement, with the ability to solve complex problems in consultation with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal and emotional-intelligence skills, including the ability to influence, coach, facilitate cooperation and support change through others.

• Ability to work effectively in complex and demanding institutional environments and to take a proactive, solution-oriented approach to overcoming implementation barriers.

• Fluency in Ukrainian, including the ability to draft high-quality professional documents. English is a strong asset.

B. General professional experience

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the justice sector, legal reform, public policy, policy steering or another closely relevant field.

• Demonstrated ability to work with senior representatives of public institutions, professional bodies, international organizations and other reform stakeholders.

• Experience in providing training, lectures or other educational services.

C. Specific professional experience

• Substantial professional knowledge and practical experience relevant to the advancement of legal education reform, development of legal education policies and enhancing the professional knowledge and practical skills of relevant authorities in Ukraine.

• Demonstrated experience in legal, policy, institutional or operational analysis related to modernization of legal education in Ukraine.

• Experience in stakeholder consultation, facilitation, workshops, public events or capacity-building activities is an asset.

• Previous experience under Pravo-Justice or another EU-funded justice-sector reform program in Ukraine is a strong asset.

Critères de sélection des candidatures

Le processus de sélection des candidats s'opérera selon le(s) critère(s) suivant(s) :

  • Compétences du candidat en lien avec la mission d’expertise
  • Expériences du candidat en lien avec la mission d’expertise
  • Évaluation de l’expertise du candidat dans le domaine recherché

Date limite de candidature : 24/11/2026 23:55

Document(s) joint(s) : TOR_NSTE_Expert_Result 1.6.4(LegalEd).docx

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