Ref.
2025/EORARPCPFTM/12488
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Fixed-term contract (CDD)
Deadline date
2025/01/26 23:57
Contract
Freelancer
Duration
12 months
Expert on Recovery and Reconstruction Projects Coordinator (France-supported Projects) for the MoH (M/W)
Cellule coordination géographique > -
Published on : 2025/01/10
CONTINENTAL EUROPE
UKRAINE
Mission description
Scope of Work:
- External Engagement & Coordination
1.1. Act as the primary liaison with International Donors and International Organisations, focusing on France and other EU Member States, particularly on matters related to medical equipment and broader health system recovery initiatives.
1.2. Represent the MoH in discussions, negotiations, and engagements with donors and development or cooperation agencies concerning recovery efforts, including donations, grants, or concessional loans.
1.3 Acts as a focal point for International Organisations (including NGOs) from France and other EU Member States as a key focal point for advice and support related to project implementation in the field of healthcare.
- Needs Assessment & Alignment
2.1. Engage with national State Agencies, Regional, and Local actors to identify and compile recovery needs.
2.2. Ensure that identified recovery needs are aligned with national health policies, priorities, and operational requirements.
2.3. Facilitate the efficient transmission of these needs to International Donors and other relevant stakeholders.
- Project Oversight & Reporting
3.1. Monitor the implementation of projects supported by French stakeholders to ensure alignment with agreed objectives, timelines, and budgets.
3.2. Prepare and provide regular updates and comprehensive reports to the MoH and relevant stakeholders on the status and progress of projects.
- Capacity Building & Sustainability
4.1. Support the development of institutional capacity within the MoH and partner organizations to ensure sustainable recovery and reconstruction efforts.
4.2. Share knowledge and best practices to enhance project effectiveness and long-term impact.
Project or context description
Expertise France is the French international technical cooperation agency, with the status of public institution under the joint supervision of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEFA) and the Ministries of Economics and Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. It is the second largest technical cooperation agency in Europe. Expertise France designs and implements projects that strengthen public policies over the long term in developing and emerging countries.
Over the years, Expertise France has built up a relationship of trust with its partner administrations as well as governmental representatives and stakeholders.
In the response to the existing situation and challenges, France has launched a coordinated assistance to Ukraine. The APPUI project is a multisector technical assistance aiming to improving Ukrainian populations' access to essential healthcare services in times of crisis. The project’s three main pillar are as follows:
1. Mobilization of French expertise, particularly in priority care sectors (cancer, mental health, physical and rehabilitation medicine), and coordination of Franco-Ukrainian hospital cooperation.
2. Rehabilitation of healthcare facilities.
3. Provision of specialized medical equipment for selected healthcare facilities.
Expertise France (EF) is a key partner of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (MoH), working together towards responding to emergencies, recovery and reconstruction of the health system in the aftermath of recent challenges caused by full scale Russian invasion in priority sectors such as healthcare coordination and reforms. APPUI project plays crucial role in building the MoH’s capacity to respond to the needs and to integrate in European Union, and ensures effective coordination between French stakeholders and the Ministry, facilitating collaboration across priority healthcare sectors, including hospital medical partnerships between France and Ukraine, mobilization of French expertise, academic cooperation and trainings, covering subjects related to mental health, physical rehabilitation, oncology, management of war wound and other topics.
EF and MoH are seeking to engage a dedicated expert (coordinator) to ensure effective coordination and alignment with international donors and organisations, particularly focusing on France and other EU Member States. This role is critical for fostering collaboration, managing resources, and ensuring the delivery of impactful health projects.
Objective: To provide technical and strategic coordination for all health sector recovery and reconstruction projects in Ukraine supported by French stakeholders, including governmental, non-governmental, and development organizations.
Required profile
Qualifications required for an expert (coordinator):
- Advanced degree in Public Health, International Relations, Government Relations, Project Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in coordinating international development projects, preferably in the health sector.
- Strong understanding of donor dynamics, particularly with European and French institutions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- English and Ukrainian command are mandatory; French command an advantage.
Expert is expected to be based in Kyiv, Ukraine, attend MoH office (approximately 40 hours per week), with a requirement be ready for travels to the regions.
An expert (coordinator) will report directly to the Head of the Health Recovery Office of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and Head of Health Program of Expertise France.
Deadline for application : 2025/01/26 23:57
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.