Seeking for experts for evaluating applications within ВІЛЬНО/VILNO 2025

We are about to launch a new call of the ВІЛЬНО/VILNO program. This initiative focuses on the recovery, adaptation, and reintegration of veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war who previously worked in the cultural and/or educational sectors before their service.

As part of this open call, we are looking for experts to join an independent jury team and evaluate applications from potential program fellows. It is crucial that the evaluation process is not only professional but also grounded in an understanding of the experiences, challenges, and needs of the veteran community. At the same time, it must remain balanced, consider diverse perspectives, and support reintegration—one of the program’s key goals. For this reason, we invite veterans to apply for this role (following the principle of “Nothing for veterans without veterans”) alongside civilian professionals who systematically and professionally work with the veteran community and understand its needs and challenges.

We are looking for individuals who:

Have a connection to and understanding of the veteran community’s needs, experience working with veterans, or belong to the community themselves;
Have ties to the creative industries and education sector or experience coordinating an independent initiative or NGO;
Have experience in evaluating project applications;
Understand project management processes in culture and education, as well as the impact of projects on these sectors and their target audiences;
Possess a strong ethical framework, understand conflicts of interest, practice self-reflection, and can refrain from evaluating applications they cannot assess objectively.

What we offer:

Clear competition conditions and defined selection criteria;
A structured workflow and methodology for evaluating applications;
Technical support and continuous communication for clarifications during the evaluation process;
A community of veterans from the cultural and educational sectors;
A fee of €150 (paid in UAH equivalent).

Important: If you plan to apply for the ВІЛЬНО/VILNO program as a participant, please do not apply for this expert role.

To apply, please fill out the form via the link by March 9 at 23:59 Kyiv time. If you are ready to join the expert team and contribute to making this program a reality, we look forward to your application!

If you have any questions, please contact vilno@insha-osvita.org

The ВІЛЬНО/VILNO program was supported by the Robert Bosch Stiftung.