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. 

Administrative Support

·       Supporting the functioning of the HRO with various administrative and liaison tasks, including correspondences with national and regional authorities;

·       Organize and manage logistics for meetings, workshops, and official events (venue, travel, accommodation, materials);

·       Handle document management: filing, archiving, and retrieval of strategic and operational documents.

Liaison with Partners

·       Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for external partners;

·       Coordinate meetings, site visits, and communication between the Health Recovery Office and international stakeholders;

·       Supporting the functioning the of the HRO with various administrative and liaison tasks, including correspondences with national and regional authorities, 

·       Maintain a contact database of international partners and ensure timely communication and updates;

·       Support the drafting and translation of reports, MoUs, and official correspondence.

Monitoring & Assessment Coordination

·       Support the collection and compilation of data on infrastructure damages and reconstruction progress;

·       Coordinate logistics for field visits for assessments;

·       Assist in preparing monthly/quarterly monitoring reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Legal and Regulatory Oversight Support

·       Track changes and updates in national laws, policies, and regulations relevant to healthcare recovery;

·       Coordinate with legal advisors or the MoH’s legal department to ensure compliance in project implementation;

·       Support administrative preparation for legal consultations, policy drafting sessions, and regulatory reviews;

·       Facilitating various administrative processes with the Government of Ukraine, including International Technical Assistance project registrations, etc;

·       Maintain a repository of key legal documents, decrees, and policy papers relevant to recovery efforts.

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, Expertise France finances key positions, maintaining the Office’s functionality and effectiveness.

EF and MoH are seeking to engage a dedicated expert (Administrative & Liaison Specialist) to support key functions of the Health Recovery Office and enhance its effectiveness.

Objective: The Administrative & Liaison Specialist will provide support for the HRO key functions, related to administrative tasks and processes and liaison tasks, aiming at facilitating International Technical Assistance projects. In addition, the incumbent will play a key role in supporting the collection and compilation of data on infrastructure damages and reconstruction progress and support various tasks related to regulatory and legal questions.

·       Master degree from a recognized university in business administration or related topics;

·       At least 3 years of experience in administrative support roles, preferably in healthcare, public procurement, or infrastructure projects;

·       Experience working with international partners, government institutions;

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Fluency in Ukrainian and English.