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YUSTYNA
LUKOVYCH
PROCUREMENT AND GRANTS MANAGER

CONTACT PROFILE
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Procurement and grants management expert with 3+ years of experience
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) leading USAID project, ensuring compliance and optimizing procurement
processes. Strong communicator and team player, skilled in building
relationships with vendors, grantees, and international stakeholders.
Previously worked in local government, coordinating investment projects and
fostering international financial partnerships to enhance regional development.
Good team player with the ability to think in solutions rather than problems.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
MA IN INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANT TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER• JUN 2025 – PRESENT
RELATIONS • JUNE 2016 NOVA UKRAINE
• Supported the COO in driving strategic and operational priorities by
Ivan Franko National University, Lviv,
managing executive scheduling, coordinating high-level stakeholder
Ukraine
engagements, and ensuring timely decision-making.
• Translated meeting discussions into clear action plans, monitored
BA IN INTERNATIONAL implementation across teams, and reported on progress against
RELATIONS • JUNE 2014 organizational goals.
• Coordinated cross-functional projects by consolidating updates from
Ivan Franko National University, Lviv, managers, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment with timelines
Ukraine and KPIs.
• Liaised with vendors, donors, and external partners to secure
resources, negotiate services, and guarantee effective execution of
ADRIAN SLYWOTZKY COURSE
organizational commitments.
“DAVID WINS: THE DISCIPLINE
• Streamlined internal processes through the organization and
OF ASYMMETRIC maintenance of governance documents, compliance materials, and
COMPETITION” knowledge management systems.
• DECEMBER 2021 • Conducted research and prepared analytical briefs to inform executive-
UCU Business School (LvBS) level planning, risk management, and resource allocation.
• Delivered integrated executive and project management support,
CERTIFIED PPP PROFESSIONAL ensuring efficiency, accountability, and agility across the COO’s
• OCTOBER 2021 portfolio.
APMG International
SUBCONTRACTS AND GRANTS OFFICER• JAN 2024 – MAR 2025
BASIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT, USAID HOVERLA, DAI GLOBAL LLC
PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Led direct procurement of goods and services by DAI on behalf of
COURSE IN IT grantees under in-kind grants, ensuring adherence to USAID and DAI
• MAY 2021 policies.
Lviv IT School • Ensured compliance with DAI procurement and contract management
policies, maintaining accurate records in DAI’s corporate system
SMM INTENSIVE (TAMIS) for project transparency and audit purposes.
• MAY 2019 • Managed the full procurement cycle, from developing and implementing
Bazilik School sub-contracts to acting as the liaison between DAI, vendors, and in-
kind grantees, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery.
• Assisted in grant solicitations, including drafting Notices of Funding
YOUTH EXCHANGE ERASMUS+ Opportunity (NOFO), Requests for Applications (RFA), and Annual
• OCTOBER 2015
Wissen, Germany Program Statements (APS), ensuring that all documentation was
accurately maintained in the grants and procurement systems.
TRAINING COURSES ON • Facilitated vendor understanding of USAID and DAI procurement
EMPOWERING VOLUNTEERS policies, procedures, and reporting requirements, ensuring clarity and
THROUGH EFFECTIVE compliance in all procurement activities.
MANAGEMENT (YOUTH IN • Monitored and expedited project procurement activities, tracking the
ACTION PROGRAMM) delivery status of goods/services, working closely with the grantee,
• SEPTEMBER 2013 Grants Manager, and Technical Lead/PDO to meet quality standards
Ureki and Tbilisi, Georgia and deadlines.
• Managed sub-contracts under in-kind grants, ensuring that deliverables
TRAINING COURSES FOR were reviewed and approved by the Technical Lead/PDO before
EWOCA3 PROJECT CURATORS payment processing, preventing delays and ensuring financial integrity.
• MAY 2013 • Collaborated with Finance Department to ensure that sub-contract
Dortmund and Hattingen, Germany payments were correctly accounted for in the grant's budget and
financial section in TAMIS, improving financial accuracy and reporting.
TRAINING EMPLOYMENT • Provided regular procurement updates to the Grants Manager,
COURSES IN INTERNATIONAL Technical Lead/PDO, and grantees, ensuring transparent
NON-GOVERNMENTAL communication and project alignment.
ORGANIZATIONS WROCLAW • Ensured thorough documentation of all procurement activities for
• OCTOBER 2012 financial settlement and compliance with reporting requirements,
Wroclaw, Poland supporting audits and financial reviews.
• Conducted market research to identify and qualify potential vendors
and service providers for goods/services required under in-kind grants,
KEY SKILLS contributing to cost savings and efficiency in vendor selection.
Organizational • Worked with Grants Manager and Technical Lead/PDO to finalize
requisitions and initiate procurement, streamlining the process for
Communication timely delivery.
Presentation skills • Maintained transparency and fairness in procurement processes,
Empathy ensuring that all activities adhered to USAID regulations and DAI
Resilience policies, reinforcing the integrity of the project.

TOOLS USED IN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT • MAR 2022 – JAN 2024
USAID HOVERLA, DAI GLOBAL LLC
WORK • Managed project property and documentation for multiple ongoing
initiatives, ensuring compliance with USAID regulations and internal
MS Office package
reporting standards.
Microsoft Project • Prepared accurate, detailed, and timely reports, including project
Tamis updates, financial summaries, and other essential documentation.
Asana • Maintained comprehensive activity records in DAI’s corporate system
Trello (TAMIS), ensuring data integrity and accessibility for team members.
• Coordinated daily communications with the Kyiv office team, facilitating
smooth operations and timely updates between regional and central
LANGUAGES offices.
Ukrainian - native • Collaborated with representatives from the State Emergency Service of
Ukraine, managing joint projects and ensuring alignment with project
English - proficiency goals and timelines.
German and Polish - basic • Assisted in the development of investment passports for Lviv region
communities, contributing to local investment promotion and regional
HOBBIES development.
• Supported additional administrative tasks, ensuring efficient office
Tennis operations and project execution.
Kickboxing
CHIEF SPECIALIST • FEB 2016 – FEB 2022
LVIV INVESTMENT OFFICE, LVIV CITY COUNCIL
• Coordinated investment projects with both private and municipal
stakeholders, facilitating communication with international financial
organizations such as EBRD, IFC, EIB, NEFCO, and GIZ to secure
funding and partnership.
• Organized and led meetings with potential investors, providing key
insights and fostering relationships that resulted in successful project
commitments.
• Assisted in the planning and development of management estimates,
ensuring the accurate forecasting of project costs and resources.
• Supported private-public partnership projects (Underground
multilevel parking construction under E. Petrushevych sq.)
• Managed the preparation of the city's credit rating for Fitch Ratings,
contributing to Lviv’s improved financial standing and increasing
investment opportunities.
• Developed and promoted the "Invest in Lviv" content across multiple
platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, and the website Investinlviv.com),
enhancing the city's visibility as an investment hub and attracting
international attention.