About the opportunity
Under the overall guidance of the Head of the Health Governance, Partnerships and Recovery Unit, the incumbent will liaise, provide technical support, and facilitate the coordination of WHO’s engagement with national and sub-national authorities, international partners, and European Union authorities regarding Ukraine’s health-sector EU integration and accession process. Key responsibilities include supporting the implementation of the Biennial Collaborative Agreement (BCA), tracking normative developments, preparing briefing packages, and contributing to policy inputs and progress reporting.
Salary and benefits
- Annual base salary starting at USD 47,491 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable)
- 30 days of annual leave
- Parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Ukraine (only applications from nationals of Ukraine will be accepted)
- First level University degree (Bachelor's level) in social sciences, public health, political sciences, public administration, legal affairs, or a related field
- At least 2 years of demonstrated experience coordinating activities with partners, stakeholders, and donors in public health, health systems, or international development
- Expert knowledge of English and expert knowledge of Ukrainian
- Must confirm vaccination as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment (unless medically exempt)
- Must be a non-smoker and not use any form of tobacco
Required documents
- Scanned copy of the required degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) (required in advance if retained for an interview)
- Proof of vaccination / updated vaccination card (required during the medical clearance process)
When to apply
- Applications open: September 9, 2026
- Application deadline: September 30, 2026, at 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Apply online through the official WHO careers portal
- Ensure your higher educational qualifications are obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
- If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations, email reasonableaccommodation@who.int with your full name, vacancy number, and specific details of the accommodation needed
Additional information
- This is a National Professional Officer (NO-B) position
- The contract is a temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 for a duration of 6 months
- A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening
- Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration
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…
- Nationals of Ukraine who hold a first-level university degree in social sciences, public health, political sciences, public administration, or legal affairs.
- Individuals with at least 2 years of demonstrated experience coordinating activities with partners, stakeholders, and donors in public health or international development.
- Candidates with expert knowledge of both English and Ukrainian.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 for a duration of only 6 months.
- Applicants must confirm mandatory vaccination requirements before undertaking the assignment.
- The position strictly requires candidates to be non-smokers who do not use any form of tobacco.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This short-term position aligns well with a local professional looking to contribute directly to Ukraine's health-sector EU integration and accession process while expanding their international organizational network.
Our take
Ukrainian nationals with relevant coordination experience seeking a focused, short-term engagement should seriously consider applying, whereas non-nationals or those seeking permanent roles should look elsewhere.
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