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Position Applied For
Open to Work | Humanitarian & Livelihoods Specialist | 18+ yrs in Leadership & Field Operations | Based in Ukraine
Previous position:
Livelihood Field Officer(Slovyansk, Donetsk obl.), HEKS/EPER(https://en.heks.ch/)
EDUCATION
Years of study, name of educational institution, faculty, qualification:
2001 – Sloviansk State Pedagogical Institute; "Labor Training, Metalworking"; Teacher of Labor Training, Drawing, Life Safety; Technologist.
2005 – Donetsk University of Economics and Law; Faculty of Economics and Law; Finance.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
2003 – Advanced training courses for civil servants (Academy of Public Administration under the President of Ukraine).
2005 – Effective business communication, negotiations, personnel management
2005. Effective business communications, negotiations, HR management.
2008-2021 - training "Effective Sales Course"; training "Effective Manager"; training "Presentation Skills","Basic Management Course", "Sales Skills", "Effective Negotiation Skills", "Management of the Unit", "Effective Sales SME", "Conducting Complex Negotiations
2023 - Hostil Environmtnt Awareness Traning and First Aid
2023-2025 – Kaya: Cash and voucher assistance – Basics, Introduction to the history of humanitarianism, How to set up and run a response operation, Introduction to the Core Standard for Humanitarian Assistance, Finance and budgets in extreme situations, Financial planning, Financial monitoring
WORK EXPERIENCE
05.2023-04.2025 HEKS/EPER (INGO), Livelihood/MPCA/Winterization Field Officer (Sloviansk).
- Actively participated in organizing and conducting 80+ humanitarian distributions (food, hygiene kits, MPCA, shelter kits, solid fuel).
- Supervised field operations and coordinated local teams.
- Conducted community needs assessments and ensured community-led response.
- Oversaw winterization activities in 8 settlements during 2023-2025.
- Prepared narrative reports and ensured compliance with donor requirements.
- Maintained active coordination with local authorities and humanitarian organizations.
01.2023—05.2023 - JSC "Ukrposhta", Head of the Financial Services Department
- Managed financial service operations and oversaw regional staff.
- Ensured delivery of financial products in post-conflict communities.
10.2010–06.2022 - JSC "Sberbank", Branch Manager (Sloviansk Branch No. 1)
- Directed operations of up to 10 branches with 50+ employees.
- Controlled budgeting, performance planning, and reporting.
- Recruited, trained, and developed staff.
01.2007-10.2010 - JSC "VAB Bank", Branch Manager (Sloviansk, Donetsk region)
- Branch leadership, strategic planning, financial oversight, and target achievement.
10.2003- 12.2007 PrivatBank, Head of the Express Lending Sector (SME).
- Project analysis and financing decisions for SMEs with funding between $200 and $50,000.
2002-2003- Sloviansk District State Administration, Public Utilities Specialist.
Supervision of public utilities, planning improvements to housing conditions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Humanitarian Field Coordination; Team Leadership and Staff Supervision; Civilian Protection and Community-Based Approaches; Needs Assessments and Stakeholder Engagement; Budget Planning and Donor Compliance; Conflict Analysis and Risk Management; Winterization and Emergency Response; Report Writing and Monitoring.
Driver's license: B,C. (have a car)
Languages: Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian; English (intermediate, active learning)
Personal information: married: Natalia Beryni, children: Marya (2003), Borys (2010)
Hobbies: active recreation, tourism, personal development.