Expertise France is a key partner of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, working together to respond to emergencies and to the recovery and reconstruction of the health system in the aftermath of recent challenges caused by the 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; engaging international partners and donors to mobilize resources; monitoring and assessing damage and reconstruction progress; and providing legal and regulatory oversight to streamline healthcare recovery efforts.

In February 2025, following the loss of international funding, MoH requested that Expertise France provide alternative funding to maintain continuity of 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, Expertise France finances key positions, maintaining the Office's functionality and effectiveness. 

EF and MoH are seeking to hire a dedicated Specialist in Construction and Infrastructure to support key functions of the Health Recovery Office and enhance its effectiveness.

Description of the assignment

The Specialist in Construction and Infrastructure will provide technical expertise in managing and implementing healthcare infrastructure recovery projects by region, ensuring the prioritization of the infrastructure project portfolio. The role ensures that all construction and modernization works are implemented in line with national legislation, safety regulations, and international best practices, including FIDIC standards. The incumbent will also support regional infrastructure planning. The position requires close collaboration with government agencies, donors, construction firms, and regional authorities to facilitate timely and effective project execution. 

A. Technical Oversight 

2. Oversee and coordinate new project planning, execution, and completion of healthcare infrastructure recovery projects by regions.
3. Ensure prioritization of the infrastructure project portfolio according to the financing allocations and the recovery priorities, and draft regional infrastructure development plans.
4. Identify potential project and engineering risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted progress.
5. Establish performance metrics and conduct regular assessments to track the impact and efficiency of infrastructure recovery projects by regions.

6. Conduct regular site inspections and field visits across regions
7.  Liaise with government bodies, international organizations, regional authorities, and contractors to ensure efficient project implementation.

Duration and terms of performance

The assignment is expected to be implemented over a period of 7 months. The timeline remains subject to discussion and agreement with Expertise France. All activities and implementation details are to be coordinated and confirmed in advance by the designated focal point at Expertise France.

Implementation period : 7 months, 154 man-days;

Start date : 1 June 2026;

End date : December 31, 2026;

Location : the Expert is expected to be based in Kyiv, Ukraine, attending the Ministry of Health of Ukraine office (approximately 40 hours per week), with potential travels to the regions and internationally if needed.

The Expert shall provide the following deliverables :

•        Provision of technical oversight for healthcare infrastructure projects, including compliance assessments with national construction regulations and FIDIC, as well as validation of engineering solutions and safety standards
•        Coordination and monitoring of the full infrastructure project lifecycle, including planning, execution, completion tracking and development of regional infrastructure plans aligned with recovery priorities and available financing
•        Development of project prioritization framework and performance monitoring tools, including impact assessments, efficiency metrics, and structured reporting on infrastructure recovery progress.
•       Identification and management of technical and engineering risks, including the preparation of risk assessments and mitigation strategies to ensure the continuity and quality of construction works
•        Delivery of stakeholder coordination output, including site inspection reports, field visit assessments, and structured coordination with government entities, donors, regional authorities, and contractors to support effective project implementation. 

The expert (Specialist) will report directly to the Head of the Health Recovery Office of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine with a functional link to the Head of Health Program of Expertise France.

The Expert is responsible for providing monthly written progress reports in English and Ukrainian, in accordance with the timeline agreed with the Expertise France focal point. The report must reflect the agreed deliverables described above and should be submitted via email.