SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.
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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.
Sheladia Associates, Inc. is a minority-owned and operated multidisciplinary consulting firm founded in 1974 and headquartered in the metropolitan Washington DC area, with international offices located in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Pakistan, Philippines, and Zambia. We are experienced in Structures and Facilities, Transportation Infrastructure, Energy, Rural Development, and Water Resources & Sanitation. We design and build infrastructure worldwide — both physical and institutional — to support economic growth and strengthen the capabilities of our clients and partners. Sheladia provides project development services that include economic and financial analysis, policy design and institutional strengthening, planning and feasibility studies, detailed engineering design, environmental and social studies, procurement assistance and management, maintenance planning and management, construction supervision/management, and monitoring and evaluation. In the international arena, Sheladia provides technical assistance to governments, their agencies, and private sector entities to strengthen and support institutional capabilities through organizational development, technology transfer, and training. We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and recognize that successful projects hinge on having the right people on the job and doing it right the first time. Our staff includes some of the most seasoned architects, engineers, construction managers, project managers, technical consultants and support staff in the industry.
