Sector Advisor to the Danish Embassy in Ukraine & the Danish Energy Agency (UDEPP II)

Sector Advisor to the Danish Embassy in Ukraine (Kyiv) – Energy Do you want to use your energy expertise and proactive mindset to make a difference for Ukraine in the country’s current situation?

The position is for you who have solid understanding of energy systems and regulation, can work independently in a security-context and are motivated by creating progress through close international authorities collaboration.

You will be placed at the Danish embassy in Kyiv, where you act as a liaison between the Danish Energy Agency, the embassy/Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ukrainian energy authorities.

You will play a central role in the Danish-Ukrainian energy cooperation, Ukraine-Denmark Energy Partnership Programme (UDEPP II). The collaboration supports Ukraine’s urgent needs in the energy sector and the country’s long-term transition to a green and resilient energy system. The new programme phase includes among other things energy planning and modelling, integration of renewable energy, modernization and regulation of the district heating sector, energy efficiency, biogas and onshore wind.

Your tasks are to drive and further develop the cooperation with the Ukrainian energy authorities, support the Energy Agency’s day-to-day work and follow up on the project’s activities and results. You will among other things contribute to planning and carrying out delegation visits, missions, meetings, professional seminars and workshops, taking the security situation into account.

You must build and maintain a strong network among relevant Ukrainian authorities, local and regional partners, international partners, business organizations, companies as well as research and higher education institutions. You will also contribute to coherence with the embassy’s other initiatives and the broader Danish engagement in Ukraine.

The position requires international experience or experience with international collaboration interfaces, energy expertise, an outward and proactive working style and the ability to work independently and robustly under pressure. You must also be able to contribute to colleagues’ shared professional and social development and well-being at the embassy.

Read more about the position in the job profile .

Employment Terms

As Sector Advisor you are employed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stationed at the Danish embassy in Kyiv and form part of the embassy’s staff. You will have a fixed-term appointment from the deployment date. The deployment period will typically be two years.

Salary and employment terms follow the AC agreement in the state sector and the applicable terms set out in the job profile. It is a condition for employment that you obtain security clearance. First aid, HEAT and driving courses as well as psychological screening are mandatory for the selected candidate.

Kyiv is an exciting but also challenging workplace. The security situation is variable and sets the framework for both work and private life. The position is a non-family post, and family or partner cannot be brought. After management approval, a partner and family may receive one annual UM-paid visit to Ukraine according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ applicable rules at any time. Children under 18 may not visit. During these management-approved trips, visiting family are part of the embassy’s duty of care.

Application Procedure

The application deadline is 8 November 2026 at 00:00 Danish time .

NIRAS facilitates the recruitment process, conducts personality testing and panel interviews with the selected candidates and participates in the final interview, which is expected to be held on 9 December 2026.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs views diversity as a strength and encourages all qualified candidates regardless of background to apply for the position.

Contact

You can obtain further information about the professional content of the position from the acting unit head Simon Fløe Nielsen, Energy Agency, e-mail [email protected]. Deputy head Anne Maria Madsen, the Danish embassy in Ukraine, e-mail [email protected], can be contacted regarding terms of employment and country conditions. Questions about salary and terms of employment can be directed to NIRAS at [email protected].