Legal Expert in EU acquis on Agriculture (for the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine)

UKRAINE2EU is looking for a Sectoral Legal Expert in EU acquis on Agriculture and Food Systems (for the Main Legal Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine) Application Deadline | 30 June 2026 Expected Starting Date | 3rd Q, 2026 Organisation | Central Project Management Agency (CPVA), Lithuania Duty Location | Kyiv, Ukraine Sectoral Legal Expert on EU Acquis in Agriculture and Food Systems (Chapters 11–13 of the EU acquis) provides analytical, legal, and sectoral expertise to the Main Legal Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (hereinafter – Main Legal Department) within the Ukraine2EU framework, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity for the preparation and review of legislation in line with Ukraine’s EU accession obligations. The Expert supports the analysis and legal examination of draft legislative acts at all reading stages, including preparation of conclusions, comments, and proposals to ensure alignment with the EU acquis in agriculture, food systems, and food safety. The Expert reviews amendments, comparative tables, and related legislative materials, and conducts comparative research on EU legislation, institutional frameworks, and best practices of EU Member States and candidate countries relevant to Chapters 11–13. The Expert prepares analytical notes, briefing materials, summaries of consultations, and provides other ad hoc legal and analytical support to the Main Legal Department in the context of Ukraine’s EU accession process. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide analytical, sectoral, and legal expert support to the Main Legal Department on matters related to Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, in particular under Chapters 11, 12, 13 of the EU acquis. Assist the Main Legal Department in the analysis of draft legislative acts related to implementation of Ukraine’s obligations under the EU accession process in the areas of agriculture and food systems. Support in legal examination (expert review) of draft laws at the stages of first, second, and third readings, including the preparation of conclusions, comments and proposals thereto, with a view to ensuring alignment of draft legislation with the EU acquis. Analyze amendments to draft laws, comparative tables, and other accompanying materials to draft legislative acts. Conduct analytical and comparative research on EU agricultural and food systems legislation, including institutional arrangements, implementation mechanisms, and relevant practices of EU Member States and candidate countries in the context of Ukraine’s accession process. Contribute to ensuring the alignment of draft legislative initiatives with Ukraine’s obligations under the EU accession framework and relevant EU legislation and standards in the fields of agriculture and food systems. Analyze institutional, administrative, and financial capacity requirements necessary for implementation and enforcement of EU acquis in the field of agriculture and food systems in Ukraine. Prepare analytical materials, including information notes, briefing papers, summaries, and other written inputs related to the EU acquis in the fields of agriculture and food systems. Prepare summaries of meetings, consultations, committee hearings, and other discussions, including proposals and recommendations for further legislative follow-up. Perform other ad hoc tasks related to the analytical and legal support of the activities of the Main Legal Department within its mandate. Ensure continuous coordination with Ukraine2EU regarding all requests and assignments related to compliance assessments.