The EUACI is looking for a Junior Legal Expert on Anti-Corruption (Component 1).
At the EUACI, we are making a difference in preventing and fighting corruption in Ukraine. We are working with the main anti-corruption stakeholders. We work with the government and the parliament, the anti-corruption institutions, the Integrity Cities and civil society and media. We provide strategic capacity building, institutional and legislative support. We are bringing the best international anti-corruption expertise to Ukraine.
If you comply with the conditions below and want to be part of a fascinating workplace with dedicated and hardworking colleagues that want to do their part to create an even better society with less corruption then send us your application to [email protected] and [email protected] before close of business on 1 February 2026.
The EUACI
The EUACI is a joint EU and Government of Denmark financed programme aimed at supporting Ukraine in its efforts to reduce corruption at the national and local level through the empowerment of citizens, civil society and state institutions. The strategic objectives are that: Corruption in Ukraine is reduced; Ukraine advances with anti-corruption reform; anti-corruption activities in construction are implemented within a framework that incorporates transparency, accountability and integrity.
The position
Title: Junior Legal Expert on Anti-Corruption (Component 1)
Place of service: The EUACI office in Kyiv
Contract: We offer a contract for a full-time position with the Danish embassy. All staff will have to pass a security check
Conditions: A salary according to qualifications and embassy staff policy and a benefit package as for embassy staff, including performance bonus, health insurance and five weeks of paid holidays
Team: Junior Legal Expert on Anti-Corruption (hereinafter – Junior Expert, Component 1) will be a member of team of five staff members (Team Lead, three anti-corruption experts, and one IT expert) and a big group of senior external consultants and will report directly to the Team Lead
Area of Responsibility
The Junior Expert, Component 1 will work within the intervention area “Support to independent state institutions fighting and preventing corruption.” This area focuses on strengthening Ukraine’s anti-corruption infrastructure, including institutions such as the National Agency on Corruption Prevention, National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, and the High Anti-Corruption Court. Occasional support is provided to other institutions if this is assessed as relevant to achieve the programme’s strategic objectives
Within this intervention area, the Junior Expert, Component 1 will provide legal and analytical support to the EUACI team and partners, contributing to evidence-based programme implementation and high-quality delivery of activities. The role includes analysing legislation and institutional practices, supporting the preparation of programme documents, and assisting in the organisation and implementation of programmatic activities.
Through analytical and organisational support, the position contributes to strengthening the effectiveness, independence, and institutional capacity of Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions, in line with EU standards and Ukraine’s EU accession commitments.
The successful candidate is expected to:
- Provide legal and analytical support related to the intervention area, including legal research, analysis of anti-corruption legislation, and preparation of analytical notes;
- Monitor and analyze developments related to anti-corruption institutions and reforms, including legislation, policies, and institutional practices;
- Support the preparation of concept notes, ToRs, briefing materials, and reports related to the intervention area;
- Assist in the organization and implementation of programme activities, including meetings, workshops, consultations, and coordination events with anti-corruption institutions;
- Support coordination and communication with national partners and stakeholders within the intervention area;
- Perform other tasks related to legal and analytical support within the intervention area, as assigned by the Team Leader.
Requested Profile/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (required)
- Proven previous experience (including internships or junior positions) related to anti-corruption or public integrity will be considered as an asset
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Professional profile, with initial experience or academic focus in anti-corruption, criminal law and process, or integrity will be an asset
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support senior colleagues
- High standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism
- Fluency in Ukrainian and English required
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and short motivation letter to [email protected] and [email protected] before close of business on 03 February 2026. With the subject line “Junior Legal Expert on Anti-Corruption”.