Maryna

SUMMARY

Humanitarian professional with over 9 years of experience in humanitarian
response, specializing in child protection, case management, and
psychosocial support. Proven expertise in coordinating large-scale
emergency interventions, supporting displaced populations, and
collaborating with local authorities, UN agencies, and NGOs

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Project Assistant (CCCM) Aug 2022 – May 2025 · 2 yr 8 mos

International Organization of Migration (IOM), Vinnytsia
· Managed CCCM operations across Sumy, Cherkasy, Khmelnytsky,
Vinnytsia, Mykolaiv oblasts, supporting and coordinating about 200
collective centers
· Supervised 5 field team members. Successfully coordinated assistance
to over 11,000 IDPs, improving access to essential services through targeted
NFI distribution, cash assistance, and site monitoring.
· Delivered capacity-building training to 100+ representatives from
CONTACT collective centers, local authorities, and partner organizations, strengthening
regional coordination efforts on Introduction of the Site
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Child Protection Senior Officer Jul 2022- Aug 2022 · 2 mos
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International Rescue Committee, Vinnytsia

SKILLS · Led the design and supervision of child protection prevention and
response activities for vulnerable children and families.
· Developed and maintained updated service mapping and referral
Case Management and Child pathways across Vinnytsia and surrounding regions.
Protection Programming
Child Protection Officer May 2022 - Jul 2022 · 2 mos
Project Management
International Rescue Committee, Vinnytsia
Referral Mechanisms and Case
· Identified gaps in child protection services, ensuring targeted interventions
Management Systems
for unaccompanied and separated children.
Humanitarian Aid Distribution and · Led coordination efforts with local actors to mitigate risks faced by
Logistics vulnerable families.
· Established cooperation and provided a safe space for 500+ children
Crisis Response and Emergency
across 5 locations, ensuring access to psychosocial support and educational
Support. Advocacy and
activities.
Communication with Stakeholders
Area Coordinator March 2022 - May 2022 · 2 mos
Facilitating Trainings and Capacity
People in Need, Vinnytsia
Building
· Managed operations and facilitated the distribution of humanitarian aid in
Monitoring and Evaluation Vinnytsia.
LANGUAGE · Strengthened collaboration with local institutions to improve aid delivery.·
Produced detailed reports on distribution outcomes, improving
accountability.
English (proficient)

Ukrainian (native) Community Engagement Officer Jul 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

German (basic) Norwegian Refugee Council, Severodonetsk

· Initial communication and establishment of cooperation with local
authorities in Luhansk and Donetsk region
· Coordination of field activities of the team, implementation of emergency
activities Established referral mechanisms and coordinated with partner
organizations to improve humanitarian responses.
 WORK EXPERIENCE

Food Security Assistant Sep 2019 - Jul 2020 · 10 mos

Norwegian Refugee Council, Severodonetsk

· Conducted beneficiary registration and ensured accurate delivery of assistance in Luhansk and Donetsk
oblast with NRC policies (about 3 000 beneficiaries covered)
· Independently managed distribution processes and ensured proper documentation.
Dec 2015 - Sep 2019 · 3 yr 9 mos
Child Protection Field Officer
Terre des Hommes Ukraine, Severodonetsk
· Facilitated successful implementation of Child Protection programs across Luhansk and Donetsk oblast
(about 46 settlements).
· Developed partnerships with local authorities to improve service delivery. Provided a safe space for
children and coordinating psychosocial support activities for children (6-17 years old).
· Managed the procurement of educational supplies for institutions supporting vulnerable children.

EDUCATION
· Master`s degree in the Social Work, Social Worker, Lecturer in Higher Education Institutions.
Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University, Starobilsk (Aug 2017 - Jan 2019)
Specialized in family support systems, psychosocial interventions, and social policy advocacy.

· Specialist`s degree in the Choreography and Teaching in the After School Activity Institutions.
Luhansk Academy of Arts and Culture, Luhansk (Sep 2009 - Jul 2014)
Focused on creative expression, child development through arts, and educational program
design.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES
Camp Coordination and Camp management - training of trainers (IOM, Nairobi, October

2023)

Cash Based Assistant Minimum Standards – NRC (December, 2019)

PSS for children and their parents. Terre des Hommes methodology (December, 2015)

Child Protection Minimum Standards - Terre des Hommes (December, 2015)

Part 1 of 3 | Rights and Results Programming (RRP) for Every Child online course - UNICEF

Ukraine (April, 2025)

Introduction to UNICEF Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action - UNICEF (April,

2025)

Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Theory and Practice - UNICEF (April, 2025)

Project Management in the public sector - East Europe Foundation (EEF) (April, 2025)

The Journey to Taming our Biases and has committed to working on being an Inclusion

Champion - UNICEF (April, 2025)