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Oksana Mahas-Ivantsiv
Project and Program Specialist | Women’s Empowerment | Humanitarian Aid | Community Engagement
Lviv, Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) |

Profile
Empathetic and committed humanitarian professional with 10+ years of experience across government institutions, international NGOs, and community-based protection. I bring strong coordination skills, GBV expertise, and a people-first approach rooted in both frontline fieldwork and academic research.
Currently pursuing a second Master’s in Medical Psychology to deepen my impact in mental health, protection, and post-war recovery.

Core Competencies
• GBV & Protection Program Supervision
• Development and Facilitation of GBV Trainings (2+ years)
• Case Management & Safe Referral Systems
• Governmental Social Services & Policy Support
• Team Coaching & Humanitarian Coordination
• Community-Based Psychosocial Support

Professional Experience

Women’s Health Welfare Organisation (WHWO)
Freelance Personal Assistant to the Country Director (Remote, June 2025 – Present)
• Assist in strategic planning and daily coordination
• Support communications, scheduling, and seminar logistics
• Liaise with partners and prepare program documentation
• Supported the planning of a national seminar on women’s leadership in post-war Ukraine

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI)
Supervisor of Protection Program (Lviv, Feb 2025 – June 2025)
• Led implementation and supervision of protection services in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts
• Managed field staff, ensuring service quality
• Developed and facilitated GBV trainings
• Built inter-agency coordination

International Medical Corps (IMC)
Deputy GBV Program Coordinator (Kyiv, 2022 – 2025)
• Coordinated GBV programming
• Managed safe spaces and psychosocial support
• Mentored staff
• Contributed to strategic planning

Department of Social Protection – Lviv Region
Lead Specialist (2019)
• Held civil servant rank
• Oversaw disability, veterans, and labor-related services

Stryi District Center for Social Services
Leading Specialist in Social Work (2012–2014)
• Delivered social support to families and youth
• Conducted needs assessments
• Coordinated with local authorities

Education
Master’s Degree in Medical Psychology (in progress)
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (2024 – Expected 2026)
Master’s Degree in Sociology (with honors)
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (2004 – 2009) Thesis: “Domestic Violence in Ukraine: Representation and Public Discourse from Independence to 2009”

Languages
• Ukrainian – Native
• English – Upper-intermediate (B2); used in daily professional communication

Personal Note
Dedicated to people-centered, sustainable support and long-term community impact.
Availability
Open to remote, hybrid, or in-office roles. Based in Lviv, with the ability to relocate or travel to other cities in Ukraine for office-based work if needed.