About the opportunity
The World Health Organization Country Office in Ukraine is hiring an embedded National Disability Inclusion Consultant based on-site in Kyiv. The consultant provides legal and technical assistance directly to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine to strengthen the legislative and regulatory framework for health equity for persons with disabilities. The incumbent will support the integration of the WHO European Framework for action (2022–2030) into the Ministry’s Health Strategy 2030 and draft action plans for Ukraine’s National Strategy for the Creation of a Barrier-Free Environment. Working closely with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, the consultant ensures legislative reforms are informed by civil society dialogue.
Salary and benefits
- Total remuneration of 16,200 USD under the NOA consultant pay band range
- Monthly payments issued upon provision and supervisor approval of monthly technical reports
- Direct professional exposure embedded within the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the WHO Country Office
Who can apply?
- First-level university degree in law, social sciences, political science, international development, public health, or another relevant field
- At least two years of experience collaborating with the Ministry of Health or other ministries on drafting legislation, regulatory acts, standards, or sector action plans related to health and health equity
- Proven experience in health systems strengthening, specifically focused on community services for persons with injuries, health conditions, or disabilities in Ukraine
- Demonstrated legal drafting and legal analysis skills with high precision and consistency
- Expert written and spoken fluency in both English and Ukrainian
- Proficiency with standard IT tools including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience engaging with Ukrainian Organizations of Persons with Disabilities or advocating for the UNCRPD is desirable
- Working knowledge of additional United Nations official languages is an advantage
Required documents
- Completed online application profile via the WHO career portal
- Scanned copies of required university degree diplomas and certificates recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), if shortlisted for an interview
- Proof of required vaccinations, including an updated vaccination card submitted during medical clearance
When to apply
- Application posted: October 19, 2026
- Application deadline: November 1, 2026 at 10:59:00 PM (subject to local system settings; recorded in system as November 2, 2026, 3:59:00 AM UTC)
- Target contract start date: November 16, 2026
- Target contract end date: May 16, 2027
How to apply
- Access the official vacancy announcement on the WHO Careers recruitment portal (Job Number: 2604577)
- Click 'Apply Online' and sign in or create a candidate profile
- Complete all relevant sections regarding education, work experience, and language skills, then submit the application before the closing deadline
- Participate in a written screening test and competitive competency-based interview if shortlisted
Additional information
- The contract is for an external consultant serving as an independent contractor for a duration of six months
- The consultant is based on-site at the WHO Country Office and Ministry of Health premises in Kyiv, with domestic travel to other operational hubs in Ukraine as required
- Consultants are solely responsible for all national taxes, duties, and social security contributions
- WHO maintains a strict smoke-free workplace and enforces zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment
- Candidates with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process can contact reasonableaccommodation@who.int
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ukrainian legal and public health professionals with a background in drafting national normative acts and technical health regulations
- Disability rights advocates experienced in facilitating dialogue between Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and government ministries
- Professionals seeking high-impact, embedded policy work in health equity and national barrier-free strategy implementation
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires full-time, on-site presence in Kyiv with operational travel across Ukraine under ongoing conflict conditions
- As an independent contractor arrangement, the hire receives gross fees without WHO tax withholding, health coverage, or social security contributions
- The assignment is fixed-term for six months with deliverables tied directly to monthly report approvals
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy is ideally suited for mid-career Ukrainian legal, human rights, or public health experts aiming to build immediate institutional impact at the intersection of UN policy frameworks and Ukrainian post-crisis healthcare reform. It offers tangible achievements in drafting barrier-free national legislation and high-level engagement across international and ministerial counterparts.
Our take
Qualified bilingual Ukrainian legal and public health specialists with experience in ministry-level drafting and disability advocacy should strongly consider applying. Those seeking remote work, international relocation, or long-term permanent staff benefits will find this short-term embedded consultancy unsuitable.
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