Oleksii

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MEAL Specialist | Data Analyst |
Kharkiv, Lviv, Odessa Ukraine
Monitoring & Evaluation | Power Query, Excel

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Specialist with
experience in humanitarian programs and strong competencies in data
analysis. Proficient in using KoboToolbox, Power Query, PivotTables, and
About Me Power BI for data collection, processing, and visualization. Specializing in
establishing MEAL systems, conducting Data Quality Assessments (DQA), and
preparing donor reports. Seeking to apply analytical skills to enhance project
efficiency and drive data-driven decision-making.

HIAS | U.S.-based Global Nonprofit Organization 2022- until now
MEAL Specialist
Professional Key performed working tasks&results:

Experience ● Engineered and deployed a comprehensive MEAL framework across 10+ projects,
integrating KoboToolbox and Excel. This initiative reduced data processing time by
30% and enhanced reporting compliance.

● Managed the complete MEAL lifecycle, creating and tracking over 350 Indicators
to enable data-driven programmatic adjustments and ensure alignment with global
strategy.

● Conducted regular Data Quality Assessments (DQA) that identified and corrected
critical data errors, improving overall data accuracy by 25% for donors and HQ
reporting.

● Trained and mentored over 50 staff members&local partners on MEAL best
practices and data collection tools, leading to a 40% decrease in common data entry
errors.

● Championed the integration of global PSEA and Accountability to Affected
Populations (AAP) standards, achieving 100% staff compliance in project activities
and establishing robust community feedback mechanisms.

Joint stock company ‘’Kharkivoblenergo’’ 2016-2018
Lead Internal Auditor / Analyst

● Led and participated in over 20 internal audits focused on operational
efficiency, financial compliance, and asset management.

● Analyzed complex datasets from financial and operational sources to identify
trends, anomalies, and key areas for process improvement.

● Authored comprehensive reports for senior management, synthesizing audit
findings and providing data-driven recommendations to mitigate risks.

● Developed and monitored corrective action plans that improved departmental
compliance with internal procedures and reduced operational errors.

● Utilized MS Excel for data aggregation, verification, and analysis, creating
summary tables to support audit conclusions.
 1. Kherson National Technical University, Kherson, Ukraine; Department of Public
Education Administration and Local Self-Government; specialty: Public administration and
administration, post graduate study (2022-untill now)

2. Kharkiv Regional Institute of State Administration of National Academy of State
Administration under the President of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine; department of
public administration; master’s degree in regional development and local self-
government science (2005-2008).

3. Ukrainian State University of Railway Transport, Kharkiv, Ukraine; department of
economics; bachelor’s degree in accounting and auditing science (1994-2000).

• English - Professional Working Proficiency (B2 - Upper-Intermediate)
Languages • Ukrainian - Native
• Russian - Full Professional Proficiency

• Technical: Excel (Power Query, PivotTables), Power BI, KoboToolbox,
Expertise •
Google&Microsoft Forms, API.
MEAL Core: MEAL System Design, Data Quality Assessment (DQA),
Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM), AAP, PSEA, Donor Reporting.
• Professional: Critical Analysis, Team Leadership, Problem-Solving,
Stakeholder Management.

● Academic integrity (January 2022)
Certificates ● Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). Basics. (Nov. 2023)
● Online course on behavior in a hostile environment (June 2023)
● MEAL for Development Professionals (MEAL D Pro) (December 2023)
● First Aid (May 2023)
● English Intermediate Level (2023)
● Power BI for Business users (May 2024)
● EU AntiCor (June 2024)
● GBV Core Concepts & Safe Referrals Training (August 2024)