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YULIIA YAKUBOVSKA
Programme Coordinator | International Humanitarian Law & Social Policy
Kyiv, Ukraine • [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) • [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
International cooperation and programme management professional with 10+ years of experience at the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, including direct engagement with Council of Europe bodies, EU institutions, UN agencies, and international NGOs.
Proven track record in project cycle management, donor reporting, policy development, and team coordination.
Deep knowledge of the Ukrainian conflict context and IHL-relevant policy frameworks.
Experienced in coordinating humanitarian assistance programmes, multi-stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building for vulnerable groups including IDPs, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Project Cycle Management: planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and donor reporting
• Humanitarian programme coordination and field-level delivery oversight
• Stakeholder and partner engagement (UN, CoE, EU, IOM, ILO, UNICEF, NGOs, diplomatic missions)
• Policy analysis and development: IHL, social protection, gender equality, anti-trafficking, veterans’ rights
• Team leadership, capacity building and mentoring of programme staff
• Design and implementation of training programmes; facilitation of workshops and events
• Conflict and humanitarian context analysis for programme adaptation
• Languages: French B2, English B2, Ukrainian (native)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HR and Office Manager | Akkadian UA LLC
March 2024 – Present
• Managing HR processes, office operations and organisational coordination.
Consultant – Multisectoral Humanitarian Assistance Project | NAPD / Technical Assistance Project
August – December 2023
• Provided expert consultancy for the project “Multisectoral Humanitarian Assistance for IDPs, Returnees, Veterans and Host Communities in Ukraine”.
• Supported project implementation aligned with humanitarian needs assessments and reporting requirements.
Responsible for International Cooperation (Volunteer) | Charitable Foundation ‘Modern Ukraine’, Kyiv
February 2023 – March 2024
• Developed and maintained communication with international partners to advance the Foundation’s mission.
• Managed international projects from design through to implementation and reporting.
• Organised and facilitated events with the participation of international partners.
State Expert – Directorate for Social Services & Protection of Children’s Rights | Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine
July 2018 – February 2023
• Monitored and evaluated implementation of state policy across social protection, disability rights, anti-trafficking, domestic violence, and gender equality.
• Lead drafter of key legislative instruments, including the Law of Ukraine on Ratification of the Istanbul Convention (2022) and the Presidential Decree on Father’s Day (2019).
• Served as Coordinator for Social Protection of Veterans and their Families (Oct 2022 – Feb 2023).
• Co-organised seminars on mental health for veterans and their families in partnership with IREX (Veterans Reintegration Programme).
• Contributed to IHL-related policy processes and normative frameworks relevant to civilian protection.
Chief Specialist – Department of International Cooperation | Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine
January 2013 – June 2018
• Ensured bilateral and multilateral international cooperation of the Ministry across social policy domains.
• Served as permanent coordinator of Ukraine in Council of Europe committees and working groups on social issues.
• Coordinated implementation of international technical assistance projects and managed cooperation with UN, CoE, EU, UNICEF, IOM, ILO and foreign diplomatic missions.
• Led the operationalisation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement provisions on social protection.
• Managed EU TAIEX and Twinning instruments; organised ministerial-level events and foreign missions.
• Monitored Ukraine’s fulfilment of obligations under ratified ILO and CoE conventions.
• Provided interpretation and translation services at high-level international events.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration | State Academy for Public Administration under the President of Ukraine, Kyiv
2019 – 2020
Master’s Degree – Teacher of French and English | State Linguistic University, Kyiv
1990 – 1995
LANGUAGES
• French – B2
• English – B2
• Ukrainian – Native
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media platforms, email communication tools
• Strong reporting and documentation skills in English, French and Ukrainian
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Adaptability and proven performance under pressure and tight deadlines