Pavlo

Pavlo Oltarzhevskyi
International Fundraising & Partnerships Leader | Humanitarian & Healthcare
Programs

Kyiv, Ukraine
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Strategic, results-driven international fundraising, business development (BD), and
partnerships professional with 20+ years of experience across humanitarian response,
WASH project management, mental health (MHPSS), healthcare systems, and cross-
border program development. Proven ability to build projects from scratch, manage large-
scale, multi-million USD budgets, and secure institutional grants and in-kind support
from governmental, UN, bilateral, and private donors.

Demonstrated track record delivering WASH and emergency response projects in
con ict-affected settings, while simultaneously driving BD pipelines, donor positioning,
and long-term partnerships. Known for an amicable yet rm leadership style, strong
strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex operational needs into donor-ready
narratives.

Fluent English with lived and professional experience in the US and UK. Highly skilled
in grant writing, fundraising strategy, strategic communications, and AI-enabled
work ows for humanitarian and development organizations.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Grant Writing & Donor Compliance (US, EU, UN, bilateral)

• International Fundraising & Business Development

• Strategic Communications & Advocacy

• Governmental, UN & Grassroots Partnerships

• Project & Program Management (large-scale, multi-million USD budgets)
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 • Humanitarian Program Design (MHPSS, WASH, Health)

• Budgeting, Logframes, MEAL & Donor Reporting

• Negotiation & High-Level Stakeholder Engagement

• AI Tools for Fundraising, Research & Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DoLadu Mental Health Lab — Kyiv, Ukraine

Fundraising Manager / Grants & Partnerships Lead
June 2024 – Present

• Built international fundraising function from zero for a Ukrainian MHPSS NGO.

• Designed fundraising strategy focused on veteran mental health and trauma
recovery.

• Prepared grant applications and donor packages for GIZ, received CAF
America certi cation, CDP, IRC-aligned donors.

• Developed budgets, logframes, MEAL components, and compliance systems.

• Led donor communications, proposals, concept notes, and pitch materials.

• Actively leverage AI tools for grant research, drafting, donor mapping, and
reporting ef ciency.

Heart Institute of Ukraine (Ministry of Health) — Kyiv, Ukraine

Head of International Department
November 2011 – Present

• Built and managed long-term international partnerships with insurers, embassies,
NGOs, and medical facilitators.

• Coordinated international medical missions and humanitarian medical supply
pipelines.

• Led cross-border treatment pathways and cooperation with global healthcare
providers.
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 • Represented the Institute at international congresses and bilateral medical
initiatives.

Medicare4U Ltd — UK / Norway / Ukraine

Co-founder & Business Development Director
July 2010 – February 2024

• Founded and scaled a cross-border medical facilitation and healthcare consulting
company.

• Developed UK and Scandinavian markets from scratch.

• Built trusted partnerships with hospitals, insurers, TPAs, and regulators.

• Led strategy, operations, marketing, negotiations, and international compliance.

Caritas Ukraine — Ukraine

Project Manager (WASH / Humanitarian Response)
March 2022 – October 2023

• Progressed from MEAL Coordinator to Project Manager.

• Managed a $1.2M UNDP-supported WASH project across Kyiv region and
Mykolaiv.

• Oversaw implementation, procurement, reporting, and partner coordination.

• Ensured compliance with donor standards, timelines, and quality benchmarks.

Alivia Swiss Health Management AG — Zurich / Kyiv

Country Manager, Ukraine
July 2011 – February 2014

• Represented Swiss premium healthcare management services in Ukraine.

• Coordinated complex diagnostics and treatment routes with EU and US medical
centers.

• Worked with high-net-worth clients, insurers, and global healthcare providers.
EARLIER CAREER (PR, MARKETING &
COMMUNICATIONS)
• British Business Club Ukraine (BBCU) — PR & Communications

• Radisson SAS Hotel Kyiv — PR & Marketing Manager

• Bentley Ukraine — Marketing & Advertising Manager

• ISIDA Clinic, Gilyoner, Autoradio — PR / Marketing Leadership Roles

Strong foundation in media relations, public speaking, brand strategy, investor relations,
and executive communications.

EDUCATION
• Netherlands Marketing Academy — Marketing & International Business

• Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv — PR & Communications

HUMANITARIAN & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Peace Run (International Peace Relay) — Global / USA / Europe
Volunteer, Co-organizer & Runner

• Started humanitarian and international engagement career through Peace Run —
the longest international relay in the world, promoting peace, intercultural
dialogue, and people-to-people diplomacy.

• Acted as volunteer organizer and active runner, coordinating international teams,
logistics, public events, and community engagement across multiple countries.

• Worked closely with local authorities, schools, media, and civil society partners.

• Built early foundations in cross-cultural communication, grassroots mobilization,
and mission-driven work.

CERTIFICATIONS

• PSEA & Safeguarding

• Psychological First Aid

• Trauma-Informed Approaches
 • Project Management Modules

LANGUAGES
• Ukrainian — Native

• English — Fluent (lived and worked in US & UK)

• Russian — Fluent

• German — Conversational

PERSONAL PROFILE
Strategic thinker with a practical, delivery-focused mindset. Combines emotional
intelligence, integrity, and calm judgment with strong execution under pressure. Known
for trust-building, ethical decision-making, and the ability to read complex stakeholder
dynamics.

Comfortable operating at boardroom, donor, and eld level, bridging international
partners with local realities. Experienced in launching humanitarian initiatives in crisis
environments — from concept to funding to execution — while maintaining
accountability, transparency, and respect for communities served.

Personal interests: Meditation and mindfulness practices

• Former ultramarathon runner (long-distance endurance sports)

• Competitive recreational tennis

• Music and live performances

• Meeting and engaging with interesting people across cultures

REFERENCES
Available upon request
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