Head of Repatriation (Ukraine)

Огляд

UGS.foundation is a U.S.- and Ukraine-registered non-profit that helps talented Ukrainian high schoolers from modest backgrounds apply to top global boarding schools and universities. Since 2015, it has helped over 250 Ukrainians secure more than $50 million in scholarships to leading institutions worldwide.

Building on this success, UGS is now developing a comprehensive Repatriation and Career Program to help Ukrainian graduates educated abroad return home, contribute professionally, and drive systemic impact.

Now UGS is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Repatriation to lead and expand its growing portfolio of programs focused on helping Western-educated Ukrainians return and contribute to Ukraine’s development. This senior leader will oversee UGS’s efforts to connect international graduates with impactful career pathways, internships, and opportunities in Ukraine — helping transform «brain drain» into «brain gain».

The role is ideal for a dynamic connector with deep relationships across Ukraine’s private sector, government, and international community — someone who can unite partners behind a shared mission of human capital return and national rebuilding.

Обов'язки

Strategy and Leadership

• development and execution of a comprehensive roadmap for the repatriation process — from strategic planning to successful reintegration of talent into Ukraine’s workforce
• oversight of daily operations, budgeting, and performance of all UGS repatriation initiatives
• refinement and scaling of programs based on data, feedback, and emerging needs

Partnership Development

• building and sustaining strong relationships with employers in Ukraine’s business, government, and non-profit sectors
• collaboration with associations such as AmCham, EBA, and business councils to expand employment pipelines
• representation of UGS at national and international forums focused on Ukraine’s human capital and economic recovery

Program Implementation

• oversight of summer internship coordination, first-job placement for alumni, and employer partnerships
• management of the UGS Social Impact Internship Fund and Educational Loan Repayment Fund, ensuring effective use of donor resources
• leadership in the design and implementation of the Back2Impact Ukraine online platform to match talent with internships and jobs

Alumni and Student Support

• maintenance and growth of databases of UGS students, interns, and alumni
• provision of career advising
• strengthening of alumni relations through engagement programs and communications

Вимоги

• proven experience in senior leadership roles within employer associations, chambers of commerce (AmCham, EBA, etc.), NGOs, or international organizations
• extensive network across Ukraine’s business, civic, and international communities
• bachelor’s or master’s degree from a Ukrainian or international institution
• fluent English and Ukrainian (equivalent to 7.5+ IELTS or 100+ TOEFL)
• exceptional communication, partnership, and public speaking skills
• deep understanding of Ukraine’s labor market and talent development challenges
• strategic mindset, strong execution skills, and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
• entrepreneurial attitude and comfort building systems from the ground up
• alignment with UGS’s mission and values

Умови

• full-time position
• opportunity to shape the future of human capital repatriation in Ukraine
• meaningful, high-impact leadership role in a mission-driven international organization
• medical insurance
• competitive compensation based on experience
• flexible work format (Kyiv/hybrid)