Валерія

Valeriia Zabashtanska

Date of birth: 06/10/2001 Nationality: Ukrainian Gender: Female Phone number:

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WORK EXPERIENCE

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM UN) – KYIV, UKRAINE
SENIOR POLICY AND LIAISON ASSISTANT – 18/11/2024 – CURRENT
• Monitor Ukraine’s security situation and its impact on migration, humanitarian response, and recovery efforts,
reflecting key developments in biweekly reports.
• Draft inputs and comments on migration governance, emergency response, and early recovery policies,
supporting coordination with government and stakeholders.
• Liaise with authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and other partners on migration management, humanitarian
response, and EU accession-related issues.
• Assist in integrating migration into development frameworks, including UN Cooperation Framework drafts and
the UN Working Group on Migration.
• Consolidate analytical materials on government priorities and strategies relevant to IOM’s mandate and support
capacity-building initiatives.
• Coordinate IOM Ukraine’s participation in Sectorial Working Groups, collecting updates, highlighting
contributions, and arranging internal consultations.
• Provide administrative support for policy initiatives, including event organization, drafting documentation, and
contracting consultants.

PARLIAMENT OF UKRAINE – KYIV, UKRAINE
ASSISTANT TO THE MEMBER OF THE PARLIAMENT OF UKRAINE – 01/08/2022 – 09/2024
• Document Management: Efficiently handle and manage all document flow to ensure timely processing and
compliance.
• Inter-Parliamentary Relations: Actively participate in the inter-parliamentary relations group, fostering
communication and collaboration between different parliamentary bodies.
• NGO and Local Government Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact for NGOs and local government entities,
strengthening ties and facilitating productive discussions.
• Data Analytics: Oversee the collection, processing, and analysis of key data points to support parliamentary
decision-making and initiatives.
• Event Coordination: Lead the preparation and organization of meetings, events, and seminars, ensuring all
details are handled and objectives met.
• Travel and Logistics: Coordinate and manage logistics for business trips, including travel arrangements,
accommodations, and schedules.
• Personal Assistant Tasks

HOPE AND HOMES FOR CHILDREN – KYIV, UKRAINE
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR – 09/2024 – 12/2024
• Working with beneficiaries
• Communication and correspondence with the organization's office in the United Kingdom
• Preparation of briefing notes, reports, PowerPoint presentations, tables, charts, and database management
• Planning and organizing the executive director's work schedule, including meeting arrangements
• Conducting business correspondence (in English and Ukrainian)
• Providing oral and written translation from English to Ukrainian and vice versa
• Monitoring the execution of tasks assigned by the director and coordinating with responsible parties to ensure
timely and high-quality completion
• Preparing analytical, informational, reference, and other materials as requested by the executive director,
including conducting research
• Systematizing the organization's work and documentation

KYIV SCHOOL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION NAMED AFTER SERHIY NIZHNY – KYIV, UKRAINE

ASSISTANT TO THE PROJECT MANAGER – 25/05/2020 – 01/08/2022
• Event Management: Spearheaded the organization and execution of conferences, forums, and diverse events,
ensuring they ran smoothly and met organizational objectives.
• Translation: Provided translation services to facilitate effective multilingual communication within the
organization and with external partners.
• Communication: Engaged in both online and face-to-face communication strategies to connect with
stakeholders, partners, and team members.
• Administrative Support: Conducted routine correspondence, crafted tables, developed Google forms, and
dispatched internet newsletters to streamline internal processes and enhance external communications.
• Contractor Management: Collaborated with contractors, overseeing service quality and ensuring project
timelines were met.
• Office Operations: Managed a variety of administrative duties, from maintaining office efficiency to overseeing
day-to-day tasks crucial to the NGO's functioning.
• Hospitality: Welcomed and accommodated guests, ensuring a professional and hospitable environment for all
visitors.
• Personal Assistance

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2019 – 2023 Kyiv, Ukraine
BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS NULES of Ukraine

LANGUAGE SKILLS

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

UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

Listening Reading Spoken production Spoken interaction

ENGLISH C1 C1 B2 C1 B2

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

SKILLS

Official communication Google suite -Gmail, Google Drive, Google Slide, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms,
Google- Microsoft Office package: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access basic skills in graphic (canva)
principles of artificial intelligence

NETWORKS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Berlin
High Level Experts Programme

Have successfully attended the 12th HLEP conducted under the auspices of the Federal Foreign Office. During my
internship program, I deepened my knowledge in diplomacy, international law, and the institutions of Germany and
the European Union.
I gained practical skills in crisis negotiation management and public speaking. Furthermore, I had the unique
opportunity to engage in high-level meetings at NATO and the European Commission, where I effectively advocated for
critical issues pertinent to Ukraine, demonstrating my ability to navigate complex international dialogues.
Link https://ukraine.diplo.de/ua-uk/deutschland-und-die-ukraine/weitere-themen/hlep-1257210

VOLUNTEERING

2022 – CURRENT
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Prykhystok Project: Actively participated in efforts to assist Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in locating free
housing
Dobrobat Project: Contributed to a volunteer construction battalion
Cars for the Army of Ukraine: Engaged in initiatives to supply the Ukrainian Army with necessary transportation,
enhancing their mobility and operational efficiency.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Communication

Effectively communicating with diverse groups of people.
Demonstrated tactfulness and professionalism in various conditions.

Soft Skills

Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal abilities.
Adaptive problem solver with a proactive approach.
Detail-oriented with a focus on achieving results.