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Mariia Sokolova
38 years
Odesa, Ukraine
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Open to relocation

Professional Summary

Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in program management, humanitarian aid, and social
support initiatives. Skilled in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and leading multidisciplinary
teams to implement impactful community programs.

Key Competencies

 Project & Program Management
 Budgeting & Financial Planning
 Team Leadership & Capacity Building
 Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
 Humanitarian Aid & Community Resilience
 Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
 Needs Assessment & Program Design
 Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
 Donor & Grant Reporting

Education

Master’s degree in Economics – Odessa State Economic University (2002 - 2008)

Additional Education

 Mental Health in Complex Emergencies Course (2024)

 MGI Basic Course, Fundamentals of Gestalt Therapy (1st Degree) (2012 - 2016)

Professional Experience

International NGO - International Medical Corps

MHPSS Program Manager (Nov 2023 – Mar 2025, Odeska & Mykolaivska oblasts)

 Implementation structured psychological interventions in line with evidence-based practices,
IASC MHPSS, and international guidelines that supported over 8000 beneficiaries in Odeska and
Mykolaivska oblasts.
 Providing leadership, support and guidance to a multidisciplinary team of 15 staff across 3 sites.
 Conducting and participating in MHPSS needs assessments, identifying new locations for
intervention.
 Support in providing skill-based workshops and trainings for local and regional government
agencies, IMC and partner staff, and NGOs working with vulnerable populations.
 Maintaining close communication, mentoring, and supporting local NGO partners for effective
activity coordination.
 Oversee and support the strengthening of regional links and referral mechanisms for MHPSS
services in coordination with the MHPSS Technical Working Group.
 Leading recruitment processes, including shortlisting, interviewing, and selecting new employees.
 Prepare high-quality reports for IMC and donors on key activities, indicators, and achievements.
 Monitor beneficiary data using M&E tools and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
International NGO - SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL

Program Manager, Basic Needs (May 2022 - Nov 2023, Mykolaivska & Khersonska oblasts)

 Design, implementation, and operational monitoring basic needs programs to support vulnerable
communities in Mykolaivska and Khersonska oblasts.
 Developing program indicators, conducting assessment relevance and effectiveness, and
proposal improvements.
 Managing program budgets, tracking spending, and preparation budget forecasts.
 Preparation capitalization documents in compliance with SI tools, draft contractual reports, and
ensure the effective dissemination of technical documentation.
 Supervising recruitment, training, and onboarding of new staff.
 Reporting / communications: providing information on the security situation; ensuring timely and
efficiently communicating with all SI departments at base level; ensuring compliance with
reporting deadlines and formats.
 Maintaining strong relationships with local and governmental authorities, donors, UN agencies,
and NGOs.
 Representation SI in coordination meetings (Clusters, OCHA, etc.).

Local NGOs – Program Manager, Social Support
Together for Life (May 2014 – Jan 2017), Selfhelp Club Life (Jan 2018 – Dec 2020), 100% Life Odesa
(Aug 2021 – May 2022)
Led social support programs across multiple local NGOs in Odesa and Odeska oblast under Global Fund
and other donor-funded initiatives. Responsibilities included:

 Planning and organizing social support activities.
 Monitoring implementation progress and achievement of program indicators.
 Building sustainable partnerships with stakeholders including hospitals, social services, and
community-based organizations.
 Recruiting and training staff.
 Ensuring accurate documentation, compliance with donor requirements, and contributing to donor
reporting and new project proposals.

Languages

 Ukrainian – Native
 Russian – Fluent
 English – B2 (Upper-Intermediate)

Digital & Technical Skills

 Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
 Experience with data management & reporting tools (M&E software, etc.).
 Knowledge of digital communication platforms.