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SOFIIA SAMOKHINA
Development Partnerships Manager | Fundraising & Donor Relations | GovTech
Kyiv, Ukraine • [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») • [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») • LinkedIn: Sofiia Samokhina
PROFILE
Development Partnerships professional with experience in fundraising, strategic partnership development, and donor engagement for GovTech and digital transformation initiatives in Ukraine's public sector. Skilled in designing funding proposals, concept notes, and partnership frameworks for international financial institutions, bilateral donors, and development agencies. Track record coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver donor-funded programs aligned with Ukraine's EU integration and recovery agenda. Combines public-sector fundraising expertise with prior private-sector negotiation and business development experience. Fluent English (C1).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Development Partnerships ManagerMar 2024 – Present
SE Prozorro, Kyiv, Ukraine
• Design and execute fundraising strategies to identify financing opportunities for strategic GovTech initiatives, engaging 10+ international financial institutions, bilateral donors, and development organizations.
• Develop and manage partnerships with multilateral development banks, bilateral donors, international organizations, and government stakeholders, including the World Bank, EIB, EBRD, CEB, JICA, GIZ, EU4PFM, UKAID, and USAID.
• Prepared project proposals requesting more than USD 2.5 million in donor funding.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery of donor-funded initiatives across product, legal, technical, and executive teams, ensuring alignment on scope, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Represent Prozorro in stakeholder discussions and negotiations with international partners and donors, positioning the organization as a trusted GovTech partner.
• Support strategic planning for digital transformation initiatives aligned with Ukraine's EU integration and recovery priorities.
Assistant to Chief Operating OfficerJul 2023 – Feb 2024
Ltd "Baker's Paper", Kyiv, Ukraine
• Managed business correspondence and structured documentation for domestic and international partners.
• Negotiated contractual agreements and pricing structures with international partners.
• Built and maintained relationships with key client contacts to support long-term collaboration and trust.
• Conducted market research and monitored industry trends and best practices to inform enterprise strategy.
Internet MarketerOct 2022 – Apr 2023
Mtrx Agency, Kyiv, Ukraine
• Developed content strategies and produced copy for marketing and communication campaigns across web and social channels.
• Implemented SEO and keyword research practices to improve content visibility and reach.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
International Politics, Danish Language and CultureFeb 2023 – Jul 2023
Rønde Folk High School, Rønde, Denmark
Master of International Economic Relations — International BusinessSep 2020 – Dec 2021
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Intern, Department of Economic DiplomacyJan 2021 – May 2021
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
• Prepared information materials for international exhibitions and tenders; monitored global financial market trends and Ukraine-IFI cooperation programmes.
• Gained working familiarity with GUAM, WTO, BSEC, IAEA and the Council of Exporters and Investors (PEI), including mechanisms supporting Ukrainian companies' entry into foreign markets.
Bachelor's Degree, Philology — Oriental Languages, Literatures & Translation (Arabic, French)Sep 2016 – Jun 2020
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
CERTIFICATIONS
• Project Manager — LABA, Online, Dec 2024 Covered project planning, stakeholder management, budgeting, risk management, Agile methodologies, and project delivery.
• IELTS Academic — British Council / IDP & Cambridge Assessment English, Dec 2023 (Credential ID 2320012237SAMS11HA)
VOLUNTEERING
Evacuation Team VolunteerNov 2023 – Present
UAnimals Ukraine
• Assist in the evacuation of domestic, wild, and homeless animals from combat and frontline areas (e.g., Pokrovs`k, Kramators`k, Selidove, Orikhiv, etc.), helping relocate more than 300 animals to date.
Co-Founder, Volunteer Humanitarian OrganizationFeb 2022 – Jul 2022
Kyiv, Ukraine
• Co-founded and registered a humanitarian NGO to procure and distribute medical aid across Ukraine
• Organized logistics for sourcing, procurement, and delivery of critical medical supplies to military units nationwide.
SKILLS & LANGUAGES
Core skills: Fundraising strategy • Donor & IFI relations • Grant/proposal writing • Concept note development • Stakeholder engagement • Cross-functional coordination • Contract negotiation • Market research
Tools: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Google Workspace • Adobe InDesign & Photoshop • Zoom
Languages: Ukrainian (native) • English (C1 — proficient) • French (A2) • Arabic (A1) • Danish (A1)