Maryna

MARYNA OSYCHENKO
PROJECT MANAGER | CHILD PROTECTION & MHPSS
Kyiv / Vinnytsya, Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
Ukrainian - Native | English - Fluent | German - Basic
PROFILE
Project Manager with nearly 10 years of experience delivering humanitarian, Child Protection and MHPSS
programmes in conflict-affected areas of Ukraine. Strong background in Project Cycle Management,
implementation planning, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, team leadership and stakeholder
coordination. Experienced in working with international NGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, healthcare
institutions and communities to deliver timely, accountable and high-quality assistance.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Cycle Management Child Protection Programming MHPSS Programme Management

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Team Leadership & Supervision Donor Compliance

Needs Assessments & Capacity
Budget Follow-up Stakeholder Coordination
Building

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Led nationwide and cross-border MHPSS programme implementation, reaching 752+ beneficiaries in Ukraine and
abroad.
• Coordinated humanitarian activities across five oblasts and approximately 200 collective centres, supporting
11,000+ IDPs.
• Delivered capacity-building for 100+ stakeholders and implemented Child Protection and PSS activities across 46
settlements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager / MHPSS Lead
CF Mission Kharkiv | Aug 2025 - Present | Vinnytsya / Nationwide, Ukraine
• Lead implementation of a nationwide and cross-border MHPSS project, ensuring timely and quality delivery for
752+ beneficiaries.
• Coordinate a team of three psychologists and one mental health supervisor; assign priorities and monitor
performance.
• Develop work plans, implementation schedules and monitoring frameworks; track indicators and project risks in
Airtable.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly donor reports, programme updates, presentations and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with healthcare institutions, internal departments and humanitarian partners; contribute to proposals,
programme adaptation and quality assurance.
Senior Project Assistant (CCCM)
International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Aug 2022 - May 2025 | Vinnytsya, Ukraine
• Coordinated CCCM activities across five oblasts, covering approximately 200 collective centres.
• Supervised five field staff and coordinated assistance supporting more than 11,000 internally displaced persons.
• Planned and conducted monitoring visits, site assessments, needs identification and implementation follow-up.
• Maintained coordination with authorities, site management structures and service providers; supported donor
reporting and operational planning.
• Delivered capacity-building activities for 100+ representatives of collective centres, authorities and partners.
Child Protection Senior Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC) | Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 | Vinnytsya, Ukraine
• Coordinated Child Protection prevention and response activities for vulnerable children and families.
• Maintained service mapping and referral pathways and monitored implementation against Child Protection and
safeguarding standards.
Child Protection Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC) | May 2022 - Jul 2022 | Vinnytsya, Ukraine
• Identified gaps in Child Protection services and supported targeted interventions for vulnerable children and
families.
• Coordinated referrals with local authorities and service providers and supported safe-space/PSS activities
reaching 500+ children.
Area Coordinator
People in Need | Mar 2022 - May 2022 | Vinnytsya, Ukraine
• Coordinated emergency humanitarian operations and distribution activities at regional level.
• Maintained cooperation with local institutions and supported operational planning, reporting and accountability.
Community Engagement Officer
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) | Jul 2020 - Dec 2021 | Severodonetsk, Ukraine
• Led community engagement and coordination with local authorities in Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts.
• Coordinated field activities, referrals, participatory needs identification and community feedback with partner
organisations.
Food Security Assistant
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) | Sep 2019 - Jul 2020 | Severodonetsk, Ukraine
• Conducted beneficiary registration and coordinated assistance for approximately 3,000 people.
• Managed distribution processes, documentation and compliance with NRC procedures.
Child Protection Field Officer
Terre des Hommes Ukraine | Dec 2015 - Sep 2019 | Severodonetsk, Ukraine
• Implemented Child Protection and psychosocial support activities across 46 settlements in Luhansk and Donetsk
oblasts.
• Coordinated safe spaces and PSS activities for children aged 6-17 and cooperation with local authorities, schools
and service providers.
• Supported procurement of educational materials, field monitoring and activity documentation.
EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Social Work - Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University
Specialist Degree in Choreography and Teaching - Luhansk Academy of Arts and Culture
RELEVANT TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
CCCM Training of Trainers - IOM (2023) | Project Management in the Public Sector - EEF (2025) | UNICEF RRP and
Core Commitments for Children (2025) | Child Protection Minimum Standards and PSS for Children and Parents -
TdH (2015) | Cash-Based Assistance Minimum Standards - NRC (2019)