Артем

ARTEM DEMYDENKO
Grants Officer / Grants Management Specialist
Kyiv / Fastiv / Mykolaiv, Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

1. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented Grants Management Specialist and Program Manager with over 12 years of professional experience,
including 5+ years in international NGOs and civil society development. Proven track record in managing full grant cycles
funded by major institutional donors, including the U.S. Department of State, UNHCR, REC (Royal Norwegian Ministry of
Climate), SIDA, and UNDP. Certified in Project Cycle Management (PCM) by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and
UNDSS BSAFE. Combines strong financial acumen (Master’s in Economics / State Finance, banking experience at
Ukrgazbank) with extensive experience in proposal writing, donor compliance, sub-grantee monitoring, and multi-disciplinary
team leadership (72 staff members). Fluent in Ukrainian, professional working proficiency in English (B2/Intermediate).

2. CORE COMPETENCIES
Competency Area Demonstrated Capacity & Background

Full cycle proposal writing, budgeting, narrative/financial reporting (US State Dept,
Grant Cycle & Proposal Writing
UNHCR, REC, SIDA).

Ensuring strict compliance with donor rules, LogFrame/IPTT tracking, risk mapping, ERP
Donor Compliance & Reporting
systems.

CSO due diligence, capacity assessments, delivering trainings on proposal design, PCM,
Partner Sub-Granting & Capacity Building
and budgeting.

Master’s in Economics (KNUTE), cost modeling, financial forecasting, ESCO contracts,
Financial Analysis & Budgeting
banking products.

Coordinated 72 regional staff, database verification, KoboToolbox, MS Excel (Advanced),
Team Coordination & MEAL Tools
MS Project.

3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Humanitarian Mine Action Team Member (Sapper)
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Ukraine | March 2025 – Present
• Execute field operations in strict compliance with DRC SOPs and IMAS safety standards.
• Completed internal DRC certification in Introduction to Project Cycle Management (PCM) and HDP.
• Demonstrate high operational discipline, risk control, and adherence to the DRC Code of Conduct.

National Project Coordinator (UNHCR Funded Project)
Charity Foundation 'Stabilization Support Services' (CF SSS) | Feb 2023 – June 2023
• Grant Supervision & Compliance: Managed the national implementation of a UNHCR-funded project, ensuring strict adherence to
donor timelines, LogFrames, and compliance rules.
• Team Leadership: Coordinated a regional network of 72 specialists (coordinators, lawyers, social workers) across Ukraine.
• Data Verification & Reporting: Led database verification, risk mapping (ESS categorization), and consolidated donor
narrative/analytical reports.

Chairman of the Board / Lead Grant & Project Manager
NGO 'Growing Future' (■■ '■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■') | May 2015 – Present
• Grant Implementation: Successfully secured and executed the LEAP project funded by the U.S. Department of State and the
Regional Environmental Center (REC / Royal Norwegian Ministry of Climate).
• Capacity Building: Delivered training courses for CSO leaders and municipal officials on proposal writing, fundraising, project
budgeting, and grant management.
• M&E; & Research: Spearheaded a large-scale sociological assessment of 1,023 respondents (margin of error <3%) to guide
municipal strategies.

Head of Department / Senior Financial Product Specialist
JSB 'Ukrgazbank' (Department of Environmental Reengineering) | Aug 2019 – Feb 2020
• Designed structured financial products for ESCO companies, analyzing corporate financial records, cost optimization models, and
operational risk factors.

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• Prepared comprehensive analytical summaries, financial forecasts, and compliance reports for senior executive leadership.

Energy Manager / Deputy Director
LLC 'Energoservice-N' | June 2017 – Feb 2019
• Prepared technical/financial tender documentation (BoQs, payback models) for public energy modernization procurements under
ESCO contracts.
• Managed contract negotiations, contractor supervision, budget allocation, and risk control for municipal infrastructure projects.

4. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
• Master of Economics (State Finance / Banking) — Uzhhorod Institute of Trade & Economics of KNUTE (2018)
• Master of Psychology (Degree with Honors) — National Pedagogical Dragomanov University (2012)
• Postgraduate Researcher — NULES of Ukraine (Research: Environmental Consciousness & Pedagogy, 2012–2015)
• DRC PCM Certificate — Introduction to Project Cycle Management, Danish Refugee Council (2025)
• DRC HDP Certificate — Humanitarian Disarmament & Peacebuilding, Danish Refugee Council (2025)
• UNDSS BSAFE Certificate — United Nations Department of Safety and Security (2023)
• Grant Writing Certificate — Funding Opportunities, Fundraising & Grant Application Writing (REC & US Dept of State, 2017)
• Building Energy Auditor Certificate — NGO Association of Energy Auditors of Ukraine (2017)

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