From: Johannes Nathan
Date: Mar 3, 2026
Subject: JOB: Executive Director, Ukraine Cultural Heritage Fund Brussels
Application deadline: Mar 5, 2026
The Ukraine Cultural Heritage Fund (UCHF) announces an open competition
for the position of Executive Director.
Applications are invited from candidates with at least 10 years of
senior leadership experience, including in foundations, cultural
institutions, or international organizations. Essential qualifications
include a proven track record in strategic and operational management,
experience working with donor-funded programs, partnership development,
and a strong understanding of governance and accountability principles
in the non-profit sector.
The Executive Director will be responsible for the Fund’s day-to-day
operations, overall operational management, and the proper
implementation of the Fund’s programs and projects under the supervision
of the Board of Directors. Key responsibilities include implementing
strategic decisions, managing the General Secretariat, preparing and
executing the operational budget, coordinating financial,
administrative, and legal processes, as well as representing the Fund
internationally and fostering partnerships.
In addition, the Executive Director will oversee the organization and
monitoring of grant programs, contribute to the institutional
development of the Fund, strengthen international cooperation, advance
advocacy efforts, and enhance UCHF’s public visibility.
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Ukrainian, French, or
other languages will be considered an asset.
This is a full-time position based in Brussels, Belgium. The selected
candidate must reside in Brussels or be willing to relocate.
Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and
in accordance with Belgian labor law.
To apply, candidates must submit a motivation letter, a detailed CV, and
letters of reference (if available) in English to [email protected] by 5
March 2026 (inclusive).
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews during the week
commencing 9 March 2026.
The Ukraine Cultural Heritage Fund is committed to equal opportunity in
its recruitment process.
Detailed information on the candidacy for the position of Executive
Director of the Ukraine Cultural Heritage Fund is available at the link.
Background
The Fund is a non-profit association (association sans but lucratif –
ASBL) registered in Brussels, Belgium, and operates as a multi-donor
platform for international support.
The mission of UCHF is to attract, mobilize, manage, and invest
resources to implement programs and projects aimed at the preservation,
protection, and restoration of cultural heritage, as well as the
development and promotion of Ukrainian culture.
Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture of
Ukraine Tetyana Berezhna presented the Ukraine Cultural Heritage Fund in
France and Denmark and recently introduced the composition of the Fund’s
Board of Directors.
Reference / Quellennachweis:
JOB: Executive Director, Ukraine Cultural Heritage Fund Brussels. In:
ArtHist.net, Mar 3, 2026. <https://arthist.net/archive/51878>.
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