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 with a key component on the health sector, through the projects integrated within Expertise France’s Ukraine Health program. 

The APPUI project financed by the Crisis Center of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs 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 and modernisation of healthcare facilities;

3.     Provision of specialized medical equipment for selected healthcare facilities.

The REHAB project financed by the French Development Agency is a continuity of the APPUI project with a focus on Odesa region and support to national healthcare authorities specifically designed around Mental Health and Physical Rehabilitation. The project’s three main pillar are as follows:

1.     Construction and modernisation of healthcare facilities along with donation of medical equipment;

2.     Mobilisation of French expertise, Private-Public partnerships, provision of technical assistance;

3.     Implementation of feasibility studies for the design of loans by l’AFD in the healthcare sector.

Expertise France is a key partner of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, 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. The war in Ukraine has significantly impacted the country’s healthcare infrastructure, necessitating coordinated, strategic, and well-managed efforts to restore health services and facilities. The Health Recovery Office of the MoH has been at the center of this mission, facilitating strategic planning and coordination of healthcare recovery projects; engagement with international partners and donors to mobilize resources; ⁠monitoring and assessment of damages and reconstruction progress; and legal and regulatory oversight to streamline healthcare recovery efforts.

In February 2025, following the loss of international funding, MoH requested to Expertise France to provide alternative funding to prevent a loss of continuity in ongoing projects and partnerships. Disrupting the HRO’s work at this stage risked delaying or jeopardizing critical recovery efforts and investment opportunities including major investments from France in the healthcare sector.To sustain and enhance the impact of the HRO, we are seeking financial support to cover six key positions, which are essential for maintaining the Office’s functionality and effectiveness.  

EF and MoH are seeking to engage a dedicated expert (Head) 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: The Head of the Health Recovery Office is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall coordination of Ukraine’s healthcare recovery efforts. The role requires high-level engagement with government stakeholders, international donors, and implementing partners to ensure a structured and efficient recovery process. The incumbent will oversee planning, resource mobilization, project implementation, and monitoring of healthcare system reconstruction.