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VALENTYNA ZALIEVSKA
Ukraine, Vinnytsia​
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Date of Birth: 12-27-1985

Professional Summary
Project Manager with experience in community development and humanitarian response,
particularly in the Protection and MHPSS sectors. Proven leadership in managing
multi-regional projects, developing training programs, mentoring staff, and building
sustainable support systems. Skilled in interagency coordination, strategic planning, and
program impact evaluation in complex and crisis contexts.

Work Experience
Lead Specialist on Community Center Development | Ukrainian Red Cross | December
2024 - present

-​ Management and coordination of center activities;
-​ Program and event development;
-​ Community engagement and communication;
-​ Reporting and documentation

Protection and MHPSS Project Manager | MedAir | Feb 2023 – November 2024

The areas of project implementation – Vinnytsia, Ternopil and Khmelnytskyi regions

The donor – UNHCR Ukraine

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- Delivered technical leadership for PSS and shelter programming across 3 regions.​
- Supervised a team of 12 caseworkers; ensured high-quality case management.
- Designed tools (questionnaires, forms), analyzed data, and collaborated closely with the
Project Coordinator.
- Represented the organization in national and sub-national protection clusters.

Caseworker | International Rescue Committee | Nov 2022 - Feb 2023

The area of project implementation – Vinnytsia region​
- Identified and received referrals for individuals and families needing MHPSS support.​
- Developed and implemented action plans tailored to clients' needs.​
- Ensured appropriate monitoring and follow-up of services provided.​
- Participated in sub-cluster coordination and collaborated with other NGOs and local
authorities.​
Community Mobilizer | International Rescue Committee | Aug 2022 - Oct 2022​
- Conducted surveys and assessments in communities and provided feedback for protection
program development.​
- Identified protection issues at the community level and provided consultations.​
- Sensitized the population on their rights and access to services.​

Director | The Institute of Urban Development | Jan 2021 - Aug 2022​
- Developed the strategy and ensured compliance.​
- Coordinated the work of departments and conducted quarterly planning.​
- Wrote reports and presented them.​

The Head of the Civil Society Development Department | The Institute of Urban
Development | Feb 2020 - Jan 2021​
- Interacted with authorities and NGOs.​
- Promoted the development of a platform for government-community interaction.​
- Managed the Department and the municipal hub 'City of Contents'.​

Project Manager | The Institute of Urban Development | Feb 2018 - Feb 2020​
- Managed the 'City with the Content: Space of Communication and Participation' project.​
- Developed strategic documents, plans, and reports.​
- Organized events and activities for public organizations in Vinnytsia.​

Project and SMM-manager | NGO 'Development.Development' | Sep 2015 - Sep 2017​
- Wrote projects to attract resources to organizations.​
- Coordinated and implemented current projects.​
- Developed the strategy and PR-strategy of the NGO.​
- Held training sessions and courses.​

Chief Specialist | Community Resource and Information Center | Sep 2013 - Jun 2015​
- Monitored grant proposals.​
- Wrote projects.​
- Consulted public organizations and local community representatives on grant projects.​

Librarian | Librarian Network in Vinnytsia | Sep 2006 - May 2013​
- Provided customer service and searched for required literature.​
- Advised users in the Internet center.​
Education and Qualifications
MA in Linguistics | The University of Modern Knowledge, Vinnytsia | Sep 2002 - Jul
2007​

Certified Graduate | The Ukrainian Catholic University, Institute of Leadership and
Management | Sep 2014 - Jul 2015​

Trainer Experience
Program Trainer | ActiveLAB: the School of Active Vinnytsia Residents | Sep 2019 -
Nov 2021​
- Planned and developed the program.​
- Provided communication support for the program.​
- Prepared thematic presentations such as 'Levels of Citizen Participation' and 'Advocacy
Campaigns'.

Program Trainer | Schools for Democracy in Ukraine, The European Wergeland
Centre (EWC) | Sep 2016 - Jul 2021​
- Planned and developed trainings for schools in Ukraine.​
- Conducted trainings in schools.​
- Mentored and supported schools in their democratic changes.

Skills
- MHPSS technical oversight​
- Staff training and mentoring​
- Project management​
- Monitoring and evaluation​
- Report writing​
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, ONA, CommCare​
- English (B1)​
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)

Trainings and Certificates
- First Aid Training, February 2025
- PFA and mhGAP-HIG Training, March 2024​
- Sustainable Development Goals, November 2021​
- IRC Personal Safety and Security, September 2022​
- READI (Risk Education & Awareness Development Induction) Training, November 2022​
- Humanitarian Principles Training, December 2022

References
Valeriia Shveda, HR Manager in Medair [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)
Nataliia Rebenko, Project Coordinator in IRC [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)