Nataliia

NATALIIA VOLOS
PROJECT MANAGER
PROFILE
Operations and strategy professional with experience across
international organizations, government, and private business. Proven
track record in strategic planning, operational management, business
development, and international partnerships. Skilled in optimizing
business processes, leading cross-functional projects, and driving
CONTACT organizational growth in complex, fast-paced environments.
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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 2025–2026
Kyiv,Ukraine Project Manager (sectors: Drones, Robotics, Cybersec, Debris, Demining)
Formulation JICA’s new grant and technical cooperation projects.
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Сoordination, monitoring, , implementation of ongoing projects.
Analytical works of relevant government agencies and other
development partners.
Official negotiations with government and development partners.
EDUCATION
Chernivtsi City Council 2020–2025
2009-2014 Deputy Head of the Entrepreneurship Development Center
Strategic planning and policy development.
CHERNIVTSY NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Coordination of participation initiatives, local development projects,
Master Degree in Finance development plans.
GPA: 5.0 / 5.0 Project design, implementation and reporting for projects supported by
international institutions, grant programs, programs of international
2009-2014 technical assistance, interregional and cross-border programs.
CHERNIVTSY NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Development and facilitation of investment initiatives.
Master Degree in Finance Law
GPA: 5.0 / 5.0 Ministry of Finance of Ukraine 2019-2020
Chief specialist of the International Cooperation Department
Cooperation with the International MonetaryFund in terms of
implementation of economic development programs; Elaboration and
examination of the legal acts.
SKILLS Preparation of documentsfor the purposeof signing international
Strategic & Operational Management agreements.
Preparation of materials for work meetings,intergovernmental missions.
Business Development
Cooperation with relevant structural divisions of the Ministry, central
Team Leadership and other bodies of executive power, diplomatic missions.
Process Optimization & Automation
Strategic Partnerships
International legal company “Law and TrustInternational”
Lawyer 2015-2019
Stakeholder & Government Relations Registration of legal entities and individual entrepreneurs.
Contract Negotiation Preparation and analysisof contracts; legal consultations.
Establishing contacts with international partners.
Registration of international companies.
Obtaining licenses and permits.

Secretariat of the Committee on Ukraine`s Integration into the
EU (Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine) 2014-2015
LANGUAGES Preparation of materials and analytical support for committee activities
Ukrainian (Native) and parliamentary hearings.
English (C1) Analysis of legislative acts related to European integration.
Japanese (N3) Coordination and support of international parliamentary cooperation (PA
EURONEST and EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee).

TRAININGS & STUDIES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Tokyo/Japan Institution: JICA
December/2025 Topic: Training on debris management and circular economy approaches in
post-crisis recovery, with a focus on sustainable reconstruction, resource
efficiency, and integration of environmental principles into recovery planning.

Tokyo/Japan Institution: JICA
October–November/2024 Topic: Advanced training in national and regional development policy, with a
focus on spatial planning, urban governance, infrastructure systems, and
regional revitalization, combining academic insight with high-level field
practice.

Iasi/Romania Institution: Sister Cities Forum
September/2024 Topic: Identification of new opportunities for institutional partnership for the
communities of Ukraine and Romania in the field of attracting grant funds,
forming a bridge of cooperation between participating cities for the future
implementation of projects with European funds.

Suceava/Romania Institution: Romania-Ukraine Cross-Border Cooperation Programme
May/2024 Topic: Cross-border cooperation, EU-funded project management, and
regional development initiatives between Romania and Ukraine.

Batumi/Georgia Institution: Mayors for Economic Growth, UNDP
October-November/2023 Topic: Economic development, local governance, and sustainable urban
planning within the context of the UNDP's Mayors for Economic Growth
initiative, focusing on enhancing municipal capacities for growth and
community engagement.

Klagenfurt /Austria Institution: Klagenfurt City Council
October/2023 Topic: Local government management, European municipal collaboration,
and public administration practices in Austria.

Mannheim/Germany Institution: Mannheim City Council
July/2023 Topic: Local governance practices, urban development, and international
cooperation strategies in the context of German municipal administration.

Rzeszow/Poland Institution: Polish-Ukrainian Economic Forum
November/2022 Topic: Bilateral economic relations, cross-border cooperation, and regional
development strategies between Poland and Ukraine.

Ocean City/USA Institution: Work & Travel USA
May-October/2012 Topic: Cultural exchange and work experience in a multicultural environment,
focusing on enhancing language skills, adaptability, and understanding of U.S.
culture.