View Vacancy - Energy Advisor, British Embassy Kyiv - MATL Cover (UKR26.011)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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Who are we? 

The British Embassy in Kyiv is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for an Energy Advisor to cover for the duration of the permanent job holder's maternity leave.

Main purpose of job: 

This is a role in the Embassy’s Political, Economic and Communications team (PEC). Drawing on local contacts and reporting, the job holder will lead on detailed advice for Ukraine, and support the 1st Secretary Energy to develop policy recommendations to further UK-Ukraine cooperation on energy, as well as some work on climate change and the environment.

Roles and responsibilities: 

  1. Follow and report on local developments in energy sector. Provide policy recommendations, advice and briefings to the Embassy team (including the Ambassador) and across Whitehall (particularly the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the International Energy Unit, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Department for Business and Trade). Key issues include:
  • Implications and impact of war on key energy assets and systems, including nuclear power;
  • Reform of energy legislation, regulation and state-owned energy enterprises;
  • State of ‘winterisation’ and the resilience of the energy system through winter;
  • Climate and environmental implications of war and the need for Ukraine to rebuild its energy system in a greener, more efficient and sustainable way and to restore environmental damage.

     2. Act as the key CBS energy focal point in Kyiv. Develop and maintain a local network of contacts in ministries, government agencies, think-tanks and academic institutions, who stakeholders can draw on for advice and information.

     3. Work across teams, including:

  • The Embassy’s Programme Team to ensure that UK aid is delivering impact in the energy, climate and environmental sectors;
  • The trade team to support UK businesses vying for commercial deals in the energy sector;
  • The defence team to follow the military situation around key energy assets;
  • The humanitarian team to support efforts to keep the lights, heat and water running through winter.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Our Ideal Candidate shows: 

  • Fluent written and spoken Ukrainian and English at a minimum of C1 level according to the CEFR*;
  • Completed university degree in an energy-related subject;
  • Knowledge of the Ukrainian energy sector;
  • Ability to work across multiple teams;
  • Proactivity, flexibility, and strong team working skills;
  • Ability to work on own initiative, often without direct supervision;
  • IT literacy, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice to have: 

  • Experience delivering energy, climate and environmental policy in Ukraine, either in government, academia, public administration or international organisations. 
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
25 January 2026
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Full-time, Temporary, Fixed Term
40
6 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Ukraine
Kyiv
British Embassy
1
USD
3,445.38$ gross
monthly
2 March 2026

This is a full-time, temporary contract for the period of the permanent job holder's maternity leave, for 40 working hours per week including 1 hour per day for lunch. 

Country-based staff have the flexibility to work remotely (up to 2-3 days a week), and the Embassy provides them with the tools required to do so during the war and beyond (emergency power supply, laptops, etc). However, this job cannot be done remotely full time: staff are expected to be in the Embassy on a regular basis to share ideas and engage with colleagues (including the Ambassador), and to engage contacts in-person in Ukraine.

The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

  • Working in a diverse, multi-cultural team of Ukrainian and British colleagues with wide-ranging experience. A well-balanced work/life culture and a friendly and supportive team.
  • Medical and dental plan (non-contributory for the employee and contributory for qualified dependants).
  • 24 working days of annual leave and additional public and privilege holidays.
  • System of performance-based bonuses for high-achievers every twelve months.
  • Participation in staff gatherings organised by the Social Committee (team get-togethers, Christmas Party etc.) as well as cultural events hosted by the Ambassador.
  • Direct contribution towards to accelerating Ukrainian victory and supporting the country’s recovery from the consequences of war.

The British Embassy does not provide a hardship allowance.

Learning and development opportunities: 

The jobholder will have access to BE Kyiv’s full learning and development offer, which includes FCDO International Academy.    

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Ukraine. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Kyiv is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ukrainian employment law. This is an official employment, and the salary is subject to official tax; currently 23%. The salary is a set rate and there are no additional allowances on top.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field "Application deadline".

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that British Diplomatic Missions will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment  levels  please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.