Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 36 years of experience, the expert excels as a project and program operation manager, specializing in program implementation, finance, and staff development. With strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, the expert has a proven track record in both local and international initiatives. Career highlights include managing projects with significant budgets, achieving 100% budget utilization, and implementing over 1,500 local initiatives across Ukraine. Previously held leadership roles within the United Nations Development Programme, overseeing compliance, financial processes, and capacity building.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked extensively with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on international development cooperation projects. Responsibilities have included project implementation, operational management, and capacity building within the Inclusive Development, Recovery and Peacebuilding Portfolio. The expert has focused on thematic areas such as regional development and sustainable development, implementing projects on national and regional scales in Ukraine. Ensured compliance with donor requirements and facilitated knowledge building and management in these initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in program and resource management, regional development, and financial management, the expert has held key roles such as project manager and operation manager. Responsibilities have included overseeing project implementation and ensuring financial compliance. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating sustainable development goals into local governance and community-based projects. Geographic experience is primarily focused in Ukraine, with work conducted across all 24 regions, contributing to development initiatives throughout the country. Additionally, international experience includes a professional residency in Germany, enhancing understanding of cross-cultural dynamics and international cooperation.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, Croatian, Serbian, and Russian, with native proficiency in Ukrainian. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including managing multilingual teams and international projects. Working knowledge of Polish and German further enhances the expert's capability to operate in diverse linguistic environments. Educational background includes a Master of Arts from Central European University in Budapest, Hungary, focusing on Southeast European Studies. Additionally, the expert holds a degree in Economics, specializing in financial management, from the Interregional Academy of Personnel Management in Kyiv, Ukraine, and a Diploma with Honors in Slavic Philology from Kyiv State University, specializing as a Philologist and Teacher of the Serbo-Croatian and Ukrainian languages and literatures.