Consultancy- Empty Spaces Assessment in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has caused an unprecedented housing crisis, with millions displaced and housing units damaged or destroyed. To address this urgent need, Habitat for Humanity in Ukraine, in partnership with the Ministry for Communities and Territorial Development of Ukraine (MinDev), is launching a national initiative to identify and classify vacant properties for conversion into affordable and sustainable housing for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable populations.

This vital project will deliver a nationwide mapping and categorization of convertible properties, provide feasibility insights, and integrate findings into a centralized online State Analytical Housing System. This effort will not only inform government planning but also attract crucial international investment to tackle Ukraine’s housing emergency.

We are seeking research institutions with expertise in housing market or social policy research, vacant property assessment, data collection and analysis, and engagement with government bodies and civil society.

Key Objectives:
  • Identify and classify vacant properties for residential conversion.
  • Develop a geo-referenced database to inform policy and attract investment.
  • Integrate findings into the State Analytical Housing System (SAHS) for transparency and donor coordination.
If your institution has a proven track record and multidisciplinary team ready to contribute to this critical humanitarian effort, we invite you to learn more.

Find the full Terms of Reference and application details here.

Project duration: 9 months (September 2025 – May 2026)

Please send your proposal to [email protected] with the subject line: Research Proposal –Habitat Ukraine – [Name of Applicant Institution]

Application Deadline: July 30, 2025
Location:
Ukraine
Position Category:
Consultant
Type:
Consultancy
Function:
International Programs, Operations
Travel:
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About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.

At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.

We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.