Vsevolod

VSEVOLOD YAKOVLIEV
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Project manager and stakeholder engagement specialist with 9+ years of experience supporting large-scale
infrastructure recovery programmes, financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), and delivering community-
level projects, with proven track record in managing full project cycle, coordinating multi-stakeholder partnerships,
and overseeing risk, monitoring, and reporting processes.
Experienced in designing and implementing community-focused initiatives, drafting documentation, and operational
management. Strong background in developing and endorsing environmental and social (E&S) management and
monitoring tools, capacity-building, coordination of monitoring activities and evidence-based reporting to enhance
programme performance across complex environments in war-affected communities.
Nationality: Ukraine

EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Law, 2003: National University of Internal Affairs / Kharkiv, Ukraine (awarded)
Kharkiv H. Skovoroda National Pedagogical University / Ukraine (postgraduate/thesis, 1997-2000)

Master’s in Law (with distinction), 1997: Yaroslav the Wise National Law Academy of Ukraine / Kharkiv

LANGUAGE SKILLS English – Advanced / Fluent
Ukrainian, Russian – Native

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Project management in the development sector (UN, NGOs), infrastructure recovery and local governance
• Stakeholder coordination and partnerships with government, donors, local authorities and civil society
• Risk management and compliance oversight
• Project budget planning, financial monitoring and final evaluation
• Delivery of capacity-building programmes for diverse stakeholders on E&S safeguards and management
• Design and implementation of monitoring systems and tools, including data collection and quality assurance
• Preparation of structured reports, analytical briefs, notes and updates; communication and public presentation
• Design and implementation of Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) and application of IFIs
E&S standards in infrastructure programmes
• Development of stakeholder engagement frameworks, implementation of Stakeholder Engagement Plans
(SEP), operationalization of grievance redress mechanisms (GRM)
• E&S compliance monitoring and implementation oversight, including coordination and conducting field
visits, spot-checks, desk reviews
• Results-based reporting on monitoring activities and compliance, delivering evidence-based recommendations
• Design and coordination of socio-economic surveys, including development of methodologies and tools
• Application of UN standards and UNDP corporate framework (RBM, SES, QA) across the project cycle
• Team coordination and mentoring, fostering collaborative and results-oriented work environments
• Managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines
• Advanced user of Microsoft 365 and digital collaborative tools; experience with Quantum

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNDP, Kramatorsk / Kyiv, Ukraine
Stakeholder Engagement Specialist (Key Expert), 02/2019 – 02/2026
• Led and managed the EU–UNDP Technical Assistance (TA) component within EIB-financed Ukraine
Recovery Programmes (URPs), integrating environmental and social management, stakeholder engagement
and monitoring approaches across 400+ recovery sub-projects in 170 war-affected communities to strengthen
accountability, programme performance, and ensure compliance with EU, EIB and UNDP frameworks
 • Contributed to the development and quality assurance of project documentation (ProDocs, MOUs) and results
frameworks (Theory of Change, indicators, monitoring plans) for infrastructure and energy sector recovery
initiatives
• Contributed to project budgeting, tracked expenditures and supported financial forecasting for activities
• Directly supervised and mentored 2 team members (community engagement, reporting), providing
performance reviews and supporting professional development
• Coordinated stakeholder engagement across the full sub-project lifecycle, supported 100+ local authorities and
implementers in engaging NGOs/CSOs, community representatives, including IDPs and vulnerable groups,
strengthening accountability and transparency
• Identified risks and non-compliance issues across URPs sub-projects, supported mitigation measures to ensure
sub-project progress within timelines and quality standards
• Designed, secured government and EIB endorsement, and rolled out E&S management tools and stakeholder
engagement mechanisms across URPs to advance inclusive recovery
• Designed training programmes and delivered 30+ sessions for local authorities and stakeholders (1,000+
participants) building capacity in EIB E&S policy and standards, project impact and risk assessment,
stakeholder management, communication and disclosure, grievance mechanisms, and participatory monitoring
• Contributed to the design and implementation of an integrated monitoring framework for 220+ infrastructure
sub-projects across 120 communities, collected and verified data, and delivered evidence-based reports to
track URPs progress and strengthen quality assurance
• Led sub-project oversight, coordinated and conducted monitoring visits, in-depth site inspections (5-7
monthly) and implementation of mitigation plans to streamline URPs performance and ensure adherence to
EIB E&S standards
• Led the design and implementation of large-scale socio-economic assessments (4 surveys), including ToR
development, procurement processes (RFQ/RFP, evaluation), contractor oversight, and contributed to data
analysis, generating evidence-based findings to inform programme adaptation and decision-making
• Produced project reports, briefs and progress updates in line with UN and EU/EIB requirements, ensuring
accurate, consistent, and timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Conducted E&S screening of URPs sub-projects, guided communities in preparation and implementation of
ESMPs and SEPs in line with EIB E&S standards
• Developed and improved monitoring tools and systems (E&S Questionnaire, matrices, reporting templates) in
line with results-based management principles, programme requirements, and EU/EIB frameworks
• Guided and supervised local authorities, stakeholders, and contractors in applying EIB and national E&S
requirements, OHS regulations, managing risks and operating GRM
• Coordinated third-party monitoring of sub-projects across multiple communities, engaging community-level
working groups, sub-project implementers, and contractors
• Contributed to joint communication and visibility initiatives with the EU, EIB, UNDP, and national partners,
providing relevant data and enabling local implementers to regularly disclose sub-project progress and results
• Presented TA project results at coordination meetings and public events (URPs Conferences 2020, 2021;
ReBuild Ukraine 2023), showcasing best practices in environmental and social management, stakeholder
engagement, and compliance monitoring in infrastructure projects

NGO “Change Agency “Perspectives”, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Project Manager / Consultant, 03/2017 – 02/2019
• Designed and managed three regional projects across four oblasts, strengthening local governance,
community-based service delivery, and social inclusion in recovery and healthcare reform contexts
• Managed project implementation, including planning, coordination of teams to ensure on-time delivery and
achievement of outcomes
• Prepared key project documents, including work plans, budgets, and donor reports
• Monitored project performance, including financial tracking, and supported evaluation,
• Delivered high-quality reports aligned with EU, EIB, and International Renaissance Foundation requirements
• Assessed compliance gaps and risks, developed mitigation measures, and supported project teams in
implementing risk-informed monitoring approaches
• Led stakeholder mapping and engagement of NGOs, civil society in EIB-funded infrastructure projects in
Kharkiv oblast, improving coordination, transparency, and inclusive participation
• Delivered seminars on IFIs E&S frameworks and social management within recovery projects for 70+ local
stakeholders, organized public events and a closing conference on inclusive, community-based service models
for 80+ primary healthcare providers and local authorities
• Provided guidance to communities on EIB E&S policy and standards, integrity safeguards, communication
and stakeholder engagement, participatory monitoring, and GRM
International Renaissance Foundation, Kyiv, Ukraine
Consultant / Reporting Specialist, 11/2017 – 04/2018
• Provided advisory support on sub-project implementation, governance, and stakeholder engagement within
the EIB-financed Ukraine Early Recovery Programme across 90+ communities in five oblasts
• Developed training materials and delivered seven training sessions to 150+ local implementers and
community stakeholders on EIB E&S standards, social management and stakeholder engagement
• Led the design and delivery of an online course on social management and stakeholder engagement via the
Prometheus platform
• Produced regular and final reports, presented project results/lessons learned at a multi-stakeholder conference,
and contributed to the external evaluation
Kharkiv H. Skovoroda National Pedagogical University, Law Faculty, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Lecturer – Associate Professor of Law – Head of Department – Professor, 10/2000 – 02/2019
• Developed curricula and teaching materials; delivered courses in EU Law, Private International Law,
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), International Human Rights, and Labour and Social Security Law
• Provided expertise on EU integration, legal approximation, and institutional reform
• Conducted research on EU law, legal reforms, and ADR contributing 30+ publications and presenting at
academic conferences
• Directed departmental teaching, research, and administrative functions, ensuring effective planning and
execution, quality documentation and reporting (2003-2008)
• Managed a team of 15 staff, overseeing workload distribution and professional development (2003-2008)
• Served on the Faculty Executive Board and facilitated interdepartmental cooperation
• Peer-reviewed academic work, supervised student research, and organised academic events

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONTRIBUTIONS
Certifications / Trainings
▪ Career Essentials in Project Management (LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft, 2026)
▪ Managing Recovery Projects in Ukraine: from Concept to Commissioning (Prometheus, 2026)
▪ Master Class on EIB Environmental & Social Sustainability Management (EIB and Frankfurt School of
Finance & Management, 2025)
▪ Project Management Fundamentals (UNDP in Ukraine, 2025)
▪ Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management (University of Virginia, Coursera, 2022)
▪ Monitoring and Evaluation of Social Projects (Compass Group, Kyiv, 2019)
▪ Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) (UNDSS, Kyiv, 2019)
▪ Winter School “Democracy and Human Rights in the EU” (Saarland University, Saarbrücken, 2015)
▪ Basic Project Management (Initiative for Central and Eastern Europe, Berlin, 2015)
▪ Conciliation and Conflict Management (ICA Ukraine, 2015)
▪ Conflicts Resolution and Peacebuilding Activities (Ukrainian Peacebuilding School, 2014)
▪ Basic Mediator Skills Course, Levels I and II (Ukrainian Mediation Centre [kmbs], Kyiv, 2011)
▪ UN mandatory courses

Volunteer and Other Contributions:
• Organized conferences, delivered conflict-management and mediation training for civil society, and facilitated
education reform sessions for teachers and local government representatives (2014-2015)
• Designed and delivered two Massive Open Online Courses for the Prometheus learning platform (2018-2019)

Publications: Author of 30+ academic publications in EU Law, ADR, Labour Law