Overview
Support the Ministry of Veterans Affairs in strengthening the operational, regulatory, and analytical foundations of the state non-profit entity “State Veteran Space” and the broader network of veteran spaces across Ukraine.
Key Responsibilities
- - Support the development of effective operational and regulatory frameworks for the state non-profit entity “State Veteran Space,” ensuring inclusive and user-centred service design.
- - Conduct analysis of national legislation, regulatory acts, procedures, and institutional frameworks related to the establishment and functioning of the network of veteran spaces, with attention to coherence across national, regional, and local levels.
- - Analyze the experience and operational models of existing non-governmental veteran spaces and identify scalable practices for the national network.
- - Collect, systematize, and analyze data on the needs of veterans and their family members to inform evidence-based public policy and service design.
- - Provide analytical inputs on the sequencing and prioritization of the rollout of state veteran spaces across regions, considering demographic, territorial, and vulnerability factors.
- - Contribute to the preparation of draft laws, by-laws, and regulatory acts related to the functioning of veteran spaces.
- - Develop expert recommendations on amendments to legislation and regulatory frameworks, strengthening coherence between national, regional, and local veterans’ policies and service delivery systems.
- - Facilitate engagement and consultations with the veteran community, veteran organizations, and local stakeholders to validate draft regulations and ensure community-informed solutions.
- - Provide expert opinions and analytical briefs on issues related to the effectiveness and sustainability of the network of veteran spaces.
- - Review international legislation and standards with a view to introducing norms and best practices to ensure the proper functioning of state veteran spaces in Ukraine, taking into account community-based reintegration approaches and decentralized service delivery.
- - Support knowledge sharing and coordination among key stakeholders to strengthen the overall ecosystem of veterans’ reintegration support.
- - Ensure that cross-cutting principles of gender equality, inclusion, and accessibility are appropriately reflected in analytical work, policies, regulations and recommendations.
- - Perform other duties as required to support the effective implementation of the assignment.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of proven experience working with public authorities, preferably in the development or implementation of veteran policy.
- Strong knowledge of national legislation and regulatory frameworks related to veterans’ affairs.
- Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, legal drafting, research, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Experience participating in the development of laws, by-laws, or regulatory acts.
- Practical experience working with or closely engaging the veteran community.
- Proven ability to organize, coordinate, and monitor complex multi-stakeholder processes.
- Familiarity with international standards and best practices in veteran support, reintegration, or social protection.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and multi-sector coordination (government, NGOs, international organizations).
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
- Solid computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated cultural and social sensitivity; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with diverse partners.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work or any other related field.
