National Expert on the Rights of National Minorities and European Integration

Ukraine2EU is looking for a National Expert on the Rights of National Minorities and European Integration to Support the Secretariat of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights

Description of the assignment

The overall objective of the assignment is to strengthen the capacity of the Secretariat of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights (hereinafter referred to as the Commissioner’s Secretariat) to effectively contribute to Ukraine’s EU accession process through provision of on-site (with remote work options available) expert support in legal analysis, monitoring, reporting, and coordination of European integration activities in the field of national minorities rights.

Tasks

-      Provide continuous expert support to the assigned Department for International Cooperation and European Integration in reviewing draft legal and regulatory acts related to European integration;

-      Contribute to the preparation of positions of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights (hereinafter referred to as the Commissioner) on EU integration-related draft legislation (including within the framework of meetings of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine committees);

-      Contribute to the preparation of materials for reporting on the progress in implementing Roadmap on the Rule of Law, Roadmap on the functioning of democratic institutions and Action Plan on the Protection of the Rights of Persons Belonging to National Minorities (Communities) of Ukraine (quarterly);

-      Assist in drafting inputs to the Individual Annual Reports within the EU Enlargement Packages (twice a year);

-      Provide day-to-day support in analysing incoming requests from public authorities related to EU integration on issues regarding the alignment of national legislation with EU law;

-      Perform other tasks related to Ukraine’s EU integration commitments in the field of the protection of the rights of persons belonging to national minorities (communities), within the mandate and competences of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights;

-      Conduct analytical review and research of reports, assessments, policy and information materials prepared by the European Commission, EU decentralised agencies, Ukrainian civil society organisations and other relevant national and international stakeholders, as well as other relevant sources, in the context of EU enlargement and Ukraine’s EU accession negotiation process;

-      Analyse and synthesise relevant information and developments, and prepare analytical materials, briefing notes, background papers, summaries and other relevant analytical outputs to support the Commissioner in carrying out his mandate and in addressing issues related to Ukraine’s EU integration and accession process;

-      Ensuring the translation of materials from Ukrainian into English and from English into Ukrainian, as required.

Requirements

-      Ukrainian citizenship or holding permanent resident status in Ukraine;

-      University degree in law, international law, human rights, European studies, political science, sociology or related field;

-      Minimum two-three years of professional experience in areas relating to human rights and/or the EU law;

-      Proven knowledge of / experience working on the EU acquis, including understanding of the EU accession process (including NPAA implementation, Rule of Law Roadmap, and the Action Plan on the Protection of the Rights of Persons Belonging to National Minorities (Communities) of Ukraine);

-      Professional experience in legal analysis, policy development, or work related to European integration and/or human rights;

-      Proficiency in Ukrainian and English (B2-C1), both spoken and written;

-      Prior experience of working for or with government institutions, or international organizations will be considered an asset;

-      Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills;

-      Ability to work effectively in a team and within institutional settings;

-      Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (remote)

Duration: 12 months

Number of workdays (WD): Up to 3 workdays per week (approx. 150 WD in total)

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a short cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role by 4 October2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.