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Mariia Sirenko

Nationality: Ukrainian Phone number: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) (Mobile) Email address: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) LinkedIn:

[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Address: Cherkasy, Ukraine (Home)

WORK EXPERIENCE

 USAID CYBERSECURITY FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN UKRAINE ACTIVITY – KYIV, UKRAINE
Link https://business.diia.gov.ua/cybercatalogue

PROJECT MANAGER, CYBER VOUCHER PROGRAM – 02/2024 – 05/2025

• Managed implementation of a USAID-funded cybersecurity program valued at approximately $1 million, aimed at
strengthening the digital resilience of Ukrainian SMEs and stimulating national cybersecurity market growth.
• Managed software development lifecycle of the Cyber Voucher platform, collaborating with a third-party vendor to plan, test,
deploy, and continuously improve the system based on user feedback and program needs.
• Coordinated collaboration between Diia.Business, the Kyiv School of Economics, and cybersecurity vendors, ensuring
alignment of technical, operational, and policy aspects of program delivery.
• Facilitated cybersecurity audits for nearly 40 SMEs under the first wave of the program, generating actionable insights to
improve beneficiaries’ experience.
• Organized more than five educational webinars and outreach activities to increase SME awareness and promote engagement
with the platform.
• Prepared groundwork for expansion to government organizations in three oblasts, developing a pilot concept and
coordination plan before USAID’s temporary foreign aid freeze paused program operations.
• Monitored implementation data, and prepared regular performance updates for USAID and national stakeholders.

COLLABORATION, LEARNING, AND ADAPTATION (CLA) SPECIALIST – 12/2023 – 02/2024

• Conducted joint performance reviews and captured lessons learned to inform program adaptations and USAID reporting.
• Supported implementation of the learning agenda, success story development, and maintained learning harvesting log.

 WHO COUNTRY OFFICE IN UKRAINE
Link https://youtu.be/1Gkm2h57Iqg

PROJECT MANAGER, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAMS – 09/2020 – 06/2023

• Managed national capacity-building project piloting Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) across Ukraine, supporting the
transition toward community-based mental health care.
• Coordinated and strengthened 30 Community Mental Health Teams across 24 regions, improving service reach for 2,000+
beneficiaries.
• Organized an international study visit to Belgium, facilitating exchange of best practices between Ukrainian and Belgian public
health authorities.
• Directed project monitoring and evaluation, using performance data to guide implementation adjustments and improve
service delivery outcomes.
• Delivered presentations to WHO and national stakeholders that informed Ukraine’s 2022–2023 mental health policy roadmap.
• Represented WHO Ukraine at the Pan-European Mental Health Coalition (Ankara, 2022), presenting national results on CMHT
development and reform progress.
• Established and managed a national Community of Practice for CMHT professionals, enhancing peer learning and cross-
regional collaboration.
• Produced and supervised communication materials, including reports, policy briefs, and a 25-video national campaign
promoting human rights and destigmatization in mental health care.
• Ensured coordination and coherence across related WHO initiatives (MHPSS Technical Working Group, mhGAP, and Self-Help
Plus), fostering integration of project outcomes into national frameworks.

 IDEON OPEN – LUND, SWEDEN
OPEN INNOVATION COORDINATOR – 05/2019 – 05/2020

• Supported sustainability-focused innovation projects and corporate study visits (e.g., Beiersdorf, Tchibo).
• Developed communication materials and managed digital content for the organization’s website and social media channels.
• Contributed to successful grant applications, resulting in funding awards from SIDA and UNOPS.

 GROWTHUP BUSINESS ACCELERATOR – KYIV, UKRAINE

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MANAGER OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS – 05/2017 – 09/2018

• Managed development and delivery of entrepreneurship training programs and events.
• Coordinated speakers, logistics, and participant communications to ensure high-quality learning experiences.
• Supported publication and distribution of “Fundraising 101” book by Denis Dovgopoliy.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Malmö, Sweden
MA LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY Malmö University

Groningen, Netherlands
ERASMUS+ CREDIT MOBILITY University of Groningen

Kyiv, Ukraine
BA SOCIOLOGY National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Mother tongue(s): UKRAINIAN | RUSSIAN
Other language(s):

UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

Listening Reading Spoken production Spoken interaction

ENGLISH C1 C1 C1 C1 C1

SWEDISH A2 A2 A1 A2 A1

Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user

JOB-RELATED SKILLS

Professional skills

Project management, budgeting and financial planning; monitoring and evaluation; report writing and presentation skills;
stakeholder engagement and relationship management; training and capacity building; community mental health; translation and
adaptation of materials; data collection and administration; video content planning and promotion; human rights advocacy.

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