Experts Sought as Recovery Agency and Veterans Ministry Launch Joint Hiring Drive

Specialist Recruitment Announcement

According to Офіс реформ: A call for specialists has been opened for the Recovery and Reform Support Team attached to the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine and the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. Open positions include a senior projects manager, a senior project manager, and a head of veteran services. Applications must be submitted by 23:59 Kyiv time on 31 August 2026. This hiring round is part of broader efforts to strengthen institutional capacity for reconstruction. These teams operate under the "Architecture of Recovery and Reform in Ukraine" (URA) programme, launched by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in partnership with the EU.

Candidate Requirements

The State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine is seeking a senior projects manager to handle projects financed by international financial institutions and donors. In addition, the Agency is looking for a senior project manager dedicated to public investment management reform. For its part, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine needs a head of veteran services.

Anyone interested may apply before the stated deadline. More details about the State Agency vacancies can be found via the relevant link, and a separate link covers the Ministry of Veterans Affairs opening. It should be noted that recovery and reform support teams function as an advisory body under the URA programme, which is implemented with backing from the EBRD's Multi-Donor Fund for Stabilisation and Sustainable Development of Ukraine.

The URA programme donors include:

• Austria
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Japan
• Latvia
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Slovenia
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• United States
• European Union

This initiative is intended to support Ukraine's recovery and reform agenda, highlighting the role of international collaboration in rebuilding the country.

Hiring specialists for the Recovery and Reform Support Team marks an important step toward strengthening Ukraine's infrastructure and social services. Source: State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine

Bringing international donors and experts on board will make it possible to deliver effective projects that address today's challenges. Successful implementation of these efforts is expected not only to advance recovery but also to improve the lives of veterans and society as a whole.

In light of these recent recruitment efforts, it's essential to understand the broader context of recovery initiatives in Ukraine. For instance, another significant hiring drive has been initiated by two Ukrainian ministries, aimed at attracting experts for reconstruction and reform tasks. To explore the details of these opportunities, you can read more about this parallel initiative here.