Olha

Olha Mykhailichenko Dorval
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Experienced Project Coordinator with a strong background in international organizations, grant management, and event coordination. Successfully managed over 30 projects with a total budget of $2 million, working with international experts and supporting Ukrainian film festivals. Skilled in planning, stakeholder coordination, and program implementation.
WORK EXPERIENCE

TV & Film Social Impact Content Coordinator (promoted from Program Assistant)
Transformation Communications Activity, Chemonics Inc., Ukraine
07/2022 – Present
• Managed and coordinated more than 30 projects with a total budget of $2 million, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Oversaw project lifecycle, from grant applications to impact assessment, optimizing fund allocation.
• Facilitated collaboration with international experts.
• Supported the organization of Ukrainian film festivals, enhancing local cultural initiatives.
• Led the verification of deliverables,
• Serving as a key point of contact for subgrantees, handling their requests, modifications, and communications.
• Tracking project expenditures, assisting with budget planning and ensuring adherence to donor regulations and financial reporting guidelines.
• Supported the management of subgrants and subcontracts, ensuring deliverables were submitted on time and met the required quality standards.
• Assisted with data collection, risk assessment, and project performance evaluation.

Project Clerk
Health & Transparency Programme – UNDP, Kyiv, Ukraine
02/2021 – 07/2022
• Provided operational and administrative support to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Assisted in procurement activities and liaised with the Ministry of Health on delivery status.
• Maintained procurement and logistics databases, ensuring up-to-date records.
• Prepared meeting materials, drafted minutes, and supported international expert missions.
• Conducted written translations (English, Ukrainian, Russian) for project documentation.

Programme Coordinator / Event Manager
Internews Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
02/2014 – 07/2016
• Planned and executed high-profile events in collaboration with EU Delegation, IFES, NATO, UNDP, USAID, and Renaissance Fund.
• Managed conference logistics, travel arrangements, and stakeholder communications.
• Developed and managed project budgets, ensuring cost-effective implementation.
• Coordinated media relations and digital content for outreach campaigns.

Communication Manager
La Barrique Sauna, Quimper, France
03/2018 – 03/2020
• Developed and implemented communication strategies to enhance brand visibility.
• Managed advertising campaigns and ensured consistency across all media platforms.
• Created and edited marketing materials for internal and external audiences.

General Service Clerk (Receptionist)
EU Delegation in Ukraine, Kyiv
03/2010 – 05/2011
• Coordinated drivers’ schedules, managed incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Provided HR support, including training coordination and leave administration.

EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Political Geography
National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv, Ukraine (2005–2011)

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Project Management & Coordination
• Grant Management & Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement & International Collaboration
• Budget Planning & Financial Oversight
• Event Organization & Logistics
• Data Processing & Analysis
• Multilingual Communication (English – Upper-Intermediate, French – Intermediate, Ukrainian – Native)
• Tech Tools: Office Suite, Wordpress, Figma, Flourish, Adobe, Social Networks

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Nature Protection & Tourism Volunteer – Kursiu Nerijos National Park, Lithuania (2012)
◦ Organized environmental events, conducted landscape monitoring, and managed visitor data.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS
• Travel, web design, data visualization, skiing, running, rafting, swimming, windsurfing, art.