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Work experience

Grant Specialist

from 01.2024 to 09.2024 (9 months)
Charitable Organization “Charity Fund ‘KOLO’”, Київ (Неприбуткові, благодійні та громадські організації)

• Developed 20+ grant applications for international and national donors
(Horizon Europe, USAID, ICAP, the British and Japanese embassies,
among others).
• Coordinated the preparation of documentation for crowdfunding
platforms (GlobalGiving, Benevity).
• Introduced convenient templates for collecting information and
evaluating projects, optimizing the internal application submission
process.

Grant Specialist

from 05.2023 to 10.2023 (6 months)
Limited Liability Company "Yakabu", Київ (Освіта, наука)

• Wrote 12+ grant applications focused on supporting private enterprises,
socially responsible businesses, and publishing initiatives.
• Structured ideas, developed roadmaps, and prepared presentations for
potential partners.
• Created a "universal document package" (company description, budget
templates, success stories) for rapid adaptation to various donors.

Grant Specialist

from 02.2023 to 02.2024 (1 year)
Charity Foundation "Dopomogator", Київ (Неприбуткові, благодійні та громадські організації)

• Researched relevant donor programs, analyzed requirements and
deadlines.
• Prepared project proposals, including those related to bionic prosthetics
development and innovative rehabilitation solutions.
• Engaged with partners from the US and EU, expanded the organization’s
contact base, and created informational materials (presentations,
analytical reports)

Head of the Economic Research, Innovation Support, and External Relat

from 10.2021 to now (4 years 11 months)
Institute of Food Resources NAAS, Київ (Державні організації)

• Coordinating scientific research in food resource economics, developing
recommendations for improving economic efficiency.
• Expanding external relations: participation in conferences and forums
where potential grant initiatives were presented.
• Developing internal policies and strategies for project quality control.

Grant Specialist

from 10.2020 to 02.2021 (5 months)
NGO "Noosphere, Київ (Неприбуткові, благодійні та громадські організації)

• Analyzed grant programs under Horizon Europe, the Visegrad Fund, and
other initiatives relevant to technological projects.
• Structured applications (budgets, timelines, project outcome
descriptions).
• Established connections with donors in Germany, France, and Poland,
creating a contact database for future project development.

Head of the Monitoring and Implementation Department

from 06.2018 to 10.2021 (3 years 5 months)
National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine (NAAS):, Київ (Державні організації)

Head of the Monitoring and Implementation Department (10.2020 – 10.2021)
• Organized monitoring and reporting systems for research and
implementation projects.
• Managed a team of experts, developed plans, and controlled task
execution.
Senior Researcher (01.2019 – 10.2020)
• Conducted macroeconomic analysis of 140+ projects, assessed
innovation effectiveness, and provided implementation
recommendations.
• Consulted on financial models and risk management in the agroindustrial sector.
Research Associate (06.2018 – 12.2018)
• Analyzed financial reports of 200+ enterprises, prepared analytical
reports and forecasts.
• Developed cost optimization proposals and market expansion strategies.

Grant Specialist

from 04.2014 to 03.2016 (2 years)
NGO "National Association of Agricultural Advisory Services of Ukraine, Київ (Неприбуткові, благодійні та громадські організації)

• Assisted in writing grant applications for educational events (seminars,
training sessions, lectures) in the agricultural sector.
• Organized thematic events, worked with the public, and managed content
for the organization’s website and social media.

Economist, Research Associate

from 07.2012 to 05.2018 (5 years 11 months)
National Scientific Center "Institute of Agrarian Economy" NAAS of Ukr, Київ (Державні організації)

• Participated in strategic planning and business projects for the agricultural
sector, where part of the funding was expected from state or international
grants.
• Prepared economic forecasts, budgets, and coordinated with other
departments to solve investment and innovation-related issues.

Education

National Academy of Culture and Arts Management of Ukraine

Master’s Degree, Specialty "Musical art", Київ
Higher, from 2018 to 2019 (1 year)

National Scientific Centre "Institute of agrarian economy" NAAS of Ukraine

PhD in Economics, Київ
Higher, from 2013 to 2018 (5 years)

Specialty "Economics and
management of enterprises
(by types of economic
activity)"

National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine.

Master’s Degree (2011), Speciality “Accounting and Audit”, Київ
Higher, from 2005 to 2012 (7 years)

Additional education and certificates

Certificate: «Economics of Production: Theoretical and Applied Analysis» (Martin Luther University HalleWittenberg

2014 - 1 month

Certificate: «Enhancing Presentation Skills» (PWC)

2014 - 1 month

Certificate: «Enhancing Presentation Skills» (PWC)

2014 - 1 month

Certificate: «Legal Status of Non-Profit Organizations and Their Regional Representatives» (PWC)

2014 - 1 month

Certificate: «Strategic Planning and Proper Organizational Management» (PWC)

2014 - 1 month

Certificate: «Public Relations and Image Enhancement" (PWC)

2014 - 1 month

Certificate: «Public Relations and Image Enhancement" (PWC)

2014 - 1 month

Certificate: «Personnel Management» (PWC

2014 - 1month

Knowledge and skills

• Grant searching
• Proposal writing and management
• Donor negotiations
• Fundraising strategy development
• Financial analysis

Language proficiencies

• English — above average
• Ukrainian — fluent

Additional information

SUMMARY / PROFILE
Experienced grant writer and economic analyst with a proven ability to successfully attract funding
from international donors, develop partnership networks, and create comprehensive project
proposals. Possessing a multidisciplinary education (economics, accounting, music) and a PhD, I
combine a creative and systematic approach to achieving high results in grant activities.

Key Skills: Grant searching, proposal writing and management, donor negotiations, fundraising
strategy development, economic and financial analysis.

Unique Advantage: I have a wide range of tools for in-depth economic, financial, and strategic
analysis, which helps in crafting strong arguments and compelling justifications for grant
applications.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Office, Google Workspace
1C, M.E.Doc (basic accounting
software)
Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw
Joomla (website content
management