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Maryana Syniushko
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (available for remote work)
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Research and methodology specialist in social policy, child protection, and community development with extensive experience in qualitative research, program evaluation (M&E), and social services design. Strong expertise in assessing the effectiveness of social interventions, developing research tools, and translating field data into analytical and scalable program recommendations.
Experienced in collaboration with international organizations (UNICEF, Save the Children) and participation in humanitarian and protection-focused projects, including work in de-occupied territories. Skilled in qualitative research design, interviews, focus groups, desk research, and preparation of analytical and methodological reports for stakeholders and donors.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Qualitative research design (interviews, FGDs, case studies)
• Program monitoring & evaluation (M&E)
• Social services mapping & systems analysis
• Needs assessment & gap analysis
• Desk research & evidence synthesis
• Development of research tools (questionnaires, interview guides)
• Data interpretation & qualitative analysis
• Analytical reporting & policy briefs
• Presentation of research findings to stakeholders
• Child protection & social services systems understanding
• Basic quantitative awareness (supporting analysis)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Field-Based Researcher / Program Development Specialist
(2015–2025 | Community Education & Child Development Programs)
• Design and implementation of community-based educational and social programs for children and families
• Assessment of needs and adaptation of interventions based on qualitative data
• Informal evaluation of program effectiveness and participant outcomes
• Coordination with parents, children, and local stakeholders
• Contribution to program design and improvement based on field observations
Research & Methodology Expert (NGO Sector)
International Center for Development and Leadership (2011–2022)
• Development of methodological and analytical materials for social professionals
• Systematization and documentation of social work practices
• Participation in research and program development initiatives
• Contribution to qualitative analysis of field-based interventions
Research Associate / Social Policy Analyst
ICO “Partnership for Every Child ” (2007–2011)
• Participation in social research projects in family and child protection
• Qualitative data collection and analysis
• Preparation of analytical and methodological reports
• Support in program evaluation activities
Community Model Coordinator / M&E Contributor
Ukrainian Center for Common Ground (now Institute of Peace and Common Ground) (2007–2009)
• Coordination of restorative justice program in community settings
• Participation in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities
• Preparation of donor reports and analytical summaries
• Collaboration with justice system, schools, and communities
• Stakeholder engagement and qualitative data collection
Social Policy & Service Design Expert
Ukrainian Social Investment Fund (2005–2008)
• Design of social service models for vulnerable populations
• Development and standardization of community-based social services
• Contribution to service delivery frameworks for families and care-leavers
• Policy-oriented program design and analysis
Research Assistant / Policy Development Contributor
Institute for Family and Youth Affairs (2005–2006)
• Participation in social research and policy studies
• Contribution to national reports on child welfare
• Involvement in development of national action planning on child rights (UN Convention)
Early Experience in Child Protection & Social Services (Volunteering & Practice)
(1999–2006)
• Work with children in institutional care settings (children deprived of parental care)
• Volunteer and professional support in child protection environments
• Direct practice in social support and child welfare services
Humanitarian Field Projects – Child Protection & Psychosocial Support
(2022–2024 | De-occupied areas, Ukraine | NGO “Tvoi Shliakh”, UNICEF & Save the Children supported)
• Development of concept and implementation support for mobile child-friendly spaces
• Integration of psychosocial support activities (play-based interventions, therapy formats)
• Participation in team coordination and program delivery in emergency settings
• Contribution to child protection interventions in humanitarian context

RESEARCH PROJECTS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Independent research on effectiveness of canistherapy (meta-review + expert interviews); publication of scientific articles and contribution to university monograph (2025–ongoing)
• Participation in IAHAIO international research meeting on development of standards for animal-assisted intervention research (2025)
• Online course: AI tools for productivity and applied analysis (online course, Prometheus, 2026)

EDUCATION
2024–2025
Kyiv Borys Grinchenko University
Master’s Degree: Inclusive and Special Education (Speech Therapy specialization)
1999–2005
National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
Master’s Degree: Social Work (Social Policy Analysis)
Bachelor’s Degree: Social Work

LANGUAGES
• Ukrainian — Native
• English — Upper-Intermediate (B2)

TECHNICAL & ANALYTICAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Qualitative data analysis tools (manual coding, thematic analysis)
• Academic databases (literature review, evidence synthesis)
• AI tools for research and analysis (ongoing development)

KEY SECTORS
• Child Protection
• Social Policy & Social Services Systems
• Humanitarian Response
• Community Development
• Program Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)