Réf.
2026/SPPCHROOTMOH/16458
Type d'offre
Experts
Type de contrat
Contrat de prestation de services
Date limite de candidature
05/11/2026 23:55
Durée de la mission
Long terme
Durée
2 months with possibility of prolongation
Strategic Political Partnership Coordinator, Health Recovery Office of the Ministry of Health (H/F)
Département Géographique - GEO > DP - Ukraine
Mis en ligne le : 19/10/2026
EUROPE CONTINENTALE
UKRAINE
Description de la mission
Description of the assignment
The Strategic Political Partnership Coordinator will provide strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, and partnership management for all health-sector recovery and investment projects supported by international organisations and donors, ensuring alignment with national priorities and effective mobilisation of international support.
Strategic Engagement and External Coordination
1. Act as the primary strategic liaison with international donors, international organisations, diplomatic bodies, and government counterparts on matters related to health system recovery initiatives and priorities.
2. Represent the MoH in discussions and negotiations with donors, development partners, and government stakeholders on health recovery, reconstruction, and investment initiatives (grants, concessional loans, and blended finance mechanisms).
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 healthcare field.
4. Support the Minister in preparation, organisation, and follow-up of high-level bilateral and multilateral meetings, including official visits, conferences, and donor coordination events.
5. Lead partners’ portfolio development and maintenance, ensuring structured mapping, prioritisation, and strategic engagement of international partners in the health sector.
6. Coordinate the operation of the Sectoral Working Group “Health” to ensure effective engagement with international partners and donors implementing or financing the health sector
7. Coordinate with national, regional, and local stakeholders to identify and prioritise health sector recovery and investment needs.
Needs assessment and Alignment
8. Ensure that identified needs are aligned with national health strategies, reform objectives, and implementation capacity.
9. Facilitate the efficient transmission of identified needs to international donors and other relevant stakeholders, including the preparation of strategic concept notes outlining key health recovery priorities.
Monitoring, Reporting and Strategic Oversight
10. Monitor the implementation of donor- and partner-supported health projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and agreed budgets.
11. Prepare strategic briefs, progress reports, and high-level updates for the Minister and relevant stakeholders
Institutional Strengthening and Coordination
12. Supervise the International Partnership and Investment Group and facilitate internal coordination mechanisms with the MoH Department for International Cooperation and European Integration.
13. Support the development of institutional capacity within the MoH and partner organisations to ensure effective and sustainable recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Duration and terms of performance
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: tbd;
Start date: 16 November 2026;
End date: tbd;
Location: the Expert is expected to be based in Kyiv, Ukraine, attend the Ministry of Health of Ukraine office (approximately 40 hours per week), with potential travels to the regions and internationally if needed.
Deliverables and reporting
The Expert shall provide the following deliverables:
- Regular progress reports summarising strategic engagement, donor coordination, partnership development and key follow-up actions
- Strategic briefs and high-level updates are provided to the Minister, MoH leadership, and relevant stakeholders on health recovery priorities and projects supported by partners.
- Mapping and prioritising international partners, donors, diplomatic actors, and investment opportunities within the health recovery sector.
- Concept notes and priority documents presenting identified health recovery and investment needs aligned with national health strategies and reform objectives.
- Meeting preparation and follow-up documents include agendas, talking points, minutes, action points, and summaries of bilateral, multilateral, and Sectorial Working Group discussions.
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.
Description du projet ou contexte
Background information
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 and the Ministries of Economy, 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. As the French public agency for international technical cooperation, Expertise France operates in more than 100 countries and implements more than 400 projects. The agency works in close collaboration with French public institutions and the European Union to address the needs of partner countries seeking to improve public policies to address these challenges. In Ukraine, the Agency has been regularly present since 2006 through a series of technical assistance projects.
Expertise France in Ukraine
The MEAE has, in 2023, financed Expertise France with an envelope of €14.5 million to position French technical cooperation and respond to Ukraine’s short-, medium-, and long-term needs. This facility, entitled mAIDan Ukraine, finances and co-finances technical assistance projects to support Ukrainian authorities in preparing for reconstruction and the European accession process.
The ongoing other projects in Ukraine include: the EU-funded Project Pravo-Justice which promotes greater rule of law in Ukraine, in line with European standards and comparative practices; the “Stiykist” (resilience) project aims to contribute to social transformation and resilience in Ukraine by strengthening the capacities of national, regional and local institutions in the field of vocational training and social services, with a particular focus on the social inclusion of the most vulnerable; the Technical Support of the State Audit Service project which aims to mobilize French and national technical expertise to help bringing Ukrainian legislation into line with the acquis Communautaire, particularly in terms of protecting the EU’s financial interests and supporting the SAS in its role of inspecting and monitoring the use of reconstruction funds.
Expertise France’s Health Program
As part of France’s strategy for reconstruction and aid in Ukraine, focusing on the health sector, the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE)’s Crisis Centre (CDCS) has financed €18 million over 36 months to the APPUI Health Project from 2024 to 2026. The project, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and other key stakeholders, aims to improve Ukrainian populations’ access to essential healthcare services during crises. The project focuses on enhancing hospital cooperation between France and Ukraine, mobilising French expertise, financing implementing partners, financing national healthcare authorities’ resources and projects, reconstructing and modernising healthcare infrastructure and donating medical equipment at the request of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
The REHAB project, funded by the French Development Agency (l’AFD) for €5 million over 24 months, from 2025 to 2026, aims to support Ukraine in maintaining and strengthening its healthcare system to address the consequences of the conflict on the physical and mental health of Ukrainians. Activities are designed to enhance mental health services and infrastructure in the Odesa region; strengthen physical rehabilitation efforts and infrastructure; and emphasise broader capacity-building initiatives across Ukraine with national and international partners, as well as identify and conduct feasibility studies to prepare for concessional loan opportunities.
Objectives of the assignment
Expertise France is a key partner of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, working together to respond to emergencies, support recovery, and reconstruct the health system in the aftermath of recent challenges caused by the full-scale Russian invasion, with a focus on 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 centre of this mission, facilitating strategic planning and coordination of healthcare recovery projects; engaging international partners and donors to mobilise 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, the 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 jeopardising critical recovery efforts and investment opportunities, including major investments from France in the healthcare sector.
EF and MoH are seeking to hire a dedicated expert (Strategic Political Partnership Coordinator) to ensure effective coordination and alignment with priorities and strategies of the international donors and organizations. This role is critical for fostering high-level political and strategic collaboration, supporting engagement with major investment partners, developing the partner portfolio and ensuring the delivery of impactful health recovery projects.
Profil souhaité
Number of Experts per assignment: one (1).
Profile of the designated Expert responsible for the assignment implementation is provided below:
- Master 's degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in international stakeholder coordination, government relations, or strategic partnership management, preferably in the health or public sector.
- Strong understanding of donor dynamics, particularly with European and French institutions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian is mandatory.
Critères de sélection des candidatures
Le processus de sélection des candidats s'opérera selon le(s) critère(s) suivant(s) :
- Formation/diplômes du candidat en lien avec la mission d’expertise
Expertise France est l’agence publique de conception et de mise en œuvre de projets internationaux de coopération technique. L’agence intervient autour de quatre axes prioritaires :
- gouvernance démocratique, économique et financière ;
- paix, stabilité et sécurité ;
- climat, agriculture et développement durable ;
- santé et développement humain.
Dans ces domaines, Expertise France assure des missions d’ingénierie et de mise en œuvre de projets de renforcement des capacités, mobilise de l’expertise technique et joue un rôle d’ensemblier de projets faisant intervenir de l’expertise publique et des savoir-faire privés.