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We are seeking a highly qualified Transport Planner / Economist for an upcoming preliminary transport sector study in Ukraine. The objective of this assignment is to conduct a pre-feasibility study of the proposed M-15 Odesa–Reni transport corridor and its associated subprojects. The study will assess the project from strategic, technical, economic, environmental, and social perspectives, and will prioritize and structure investments for phased implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct an economic analysis of the development of the transport corridor under shortlisted technical solutions and alignment options

• Identify project benefits and costs; quantify and value the benefits and costs; adjust the costs and benefits to reflect their economic values; and compare economic benefits with economic costs

• Review and update (if necessary) the suggested assumptions from the Strategic Alternatives Analysis prepared by the PPP Agency, including macro scenarios, parameters for benefits, etc.

• Perform qualitative benefit and risk appraisal that cannot be reasonably measured.

•  Consider potential impacts on the scope of technical solutions from potential
  procurement and financial options (e.g., inclusion of O&M responsibilities into the
  scope)

•  Execute sensitivity and distributional analysis

• Identify the preferred technical solution/alignment option and initial ideas for the
  long-list of subprojects and their prioritization

Project Details

This project is currently in the bidding phase and is expected to commence in early May 2026, with a total duration of six months.

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in traffic and revenue forecasting experience with preparing investment-grade traffic forecasts for both public sector and PPP-type projects

• Experience in preparation of pre-feasibility and feasibility studies according to international practice, including EU accession requirements

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); knowledge of Ukrainian is considered an asset

• Prior professional experience in Ukraine is highly desirable

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.