Kateryna Lytvynenko

Experience

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  Northeastern University

  Sept 2008 - May 2009

  Cultural Advisor, Campus Center on Violence Against Women

  Conducted research and produced reports on violence against women on college campuses. Expanded Center’s outreach to international audiences, worked with international student organizations.

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  Deshpande Foundation

  Sept 2009 - Nov 2009

  Research and Development Intern, Social Entrepreneurship Practicum

  Led social entrepreneurship project to improve Hubli waste management. Interviewed local residents, developed the proposal and pitch, presented the project for funding to the Foundation’s senior leadership.

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  Rehabilitative Assistance for People in Distress (RAPID)

  Oct 2009 - Nov 2009

  Program Development Co-op

  Analyzed availability of safe sustainable jobs for women and compiled a strategic recommendations report,Co-organized Legal Awareness Workshop on marital law and property rights.

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  Fidelity Charitable

  Nov 2010 - Jun 2014

  Managed client relationships and communication with major donors and corporate partners within the rapidly growing new program. Helped donors increase their philanthropic impact by using a donor-advised fund.

  • Senior Program Officer

    Apr 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Donor Services Representative

    Nov 2010 - Apr 2012
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  Freelance

  Nov 2015 - May 2017

  Communications and Development Consultant

  Provided editing and communications support to Amnesty International Ukraine on several annual campaigns;Managed social media presence and campaigns for startups.

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  UN Women

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2021

  Advocacy and Communication Specialist

  · Developed and implemented a coherent communications and advocacy strategy;· Led evidence-based advocacy campaigns, e.g. Women Are Key to Peace media campaign reaching over 22 million across Ukraine;· Produced awareness raising and publicity events, drafted briefing materials and press releases;· Managed a team of 5 associates, liaised closely with ECA Regional Office and HQ to scale communications initiatives;· Built partnerships with the government, civil society, gender experts, donors and the private sector;· Managed social media and website content, provided reporting and performance analysis;· Conducted analysis of relevant global, regional trends on gender, including policy and legislative context to inform advocacy efforts. Show less

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  Embassy of Sweden in Ukraine

  Feb 2021 - Nov 2022

  Values Promotion and Communication Officer

  · Lead the development and implementation of multi-year promotion and advocacy strategy for SIDA and the Embassy on key value areas: sustainability, human rights, gender equality, democracy/rule of law;· Lead nation-wide advocacy interventions to promote values-based diplomacy;· Managed over 30 communications, media and cultural projects of various size, reaching millions across Ukraine;· Coordinate the Embassy’s external communications, including the digital channels;· Build and maintain portfolio of strategic partners incl. government, private sector, civil society, media;· Support Sweden’s chairpersonship in the OSCE with a strong intersectional approach, incl. on Women, Peace and Security agenda, women’s participation at all stages of conflict prevention and resolution as well as environmental risks in the conflict-affected areas. Show less

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  Save the Children International

  Nov 2022 - now

  Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor

  · Develop and implement advocacy strategy and policy work on the issues of children impacted by the war in Ukraine inside the country and where the children are; · Develop and implement advocacy and policy efforts that ensure children’s needs and priorities are meaningfully addressed throughout the recovery processes and European integration;· Lead on advocacy products, including reports and briefs on grave violations against children, access to education, youth participation in recovery processes, Children and Armed Conflict policy, etc.; · Member of the Extended Senior Management Team, Co-Chair of the Interagency Advocacy Working Group. Show less