Iryna I.

Experience

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  Kholodny Institute of Botany of the National Academy of Sciences

  Nov 2006 - May 2009

  Engineer

  Duties:a) conducting scientific researches; b) translation and editing of scientific articles;c) assistance in organisation of conferences etc.

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  Ukrainian Ecological Club “Green Wave”

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

  Green Cinema Coordinator

  Organizing and preparing program of screenings in order to introduce audiences to different ecological and environmental movies with an educational aim. Moderating discussions to reinforce the main messages of the films. Producing hand-programmes, schedules etc., and getting into touch with media representatives to inform about new exhibitions. Elaborating strategy to reach larger audience and creating a network of supporters and followers.

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  Ministry of Environmental Protection of Ukraine

  Oct 2008 - Apr 2010

  Responsibilities: 1. Coordination of the Ukraine’s implementation of multilateral environment agreements, in particular, biodiversity conventions, conventions on air protection and climate change, protocol on Water and Health to the Water Convention; 2. Coordination of bilateral cooperation of Ukraine with Austria, Italy, Norway, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Monaco, Denmark, France, Belgium, Switzerland in the sphere of environment protection;3. Focal point to the UNECE/WHO’s Protocol on Water and Health; 4. Administrator of the International Department web-site.Duties:a) drawing up information reports, analytical notes;b) representing Ministry of Environment at international meetings in the field of competence, participation in negotiations, conferences, and round tables;c) organizing workshops and round-table meetings (preparation of agendas, reports, working documents for the meetings);d) preparation of statements on behalf of Ukrainian government for different international forums (inter alia, Meeting of the Parties to the Conventions), drafting talking points for the Minister/Deputy Ministers; providing travel arrangements to the Minister and Deputy Ministers;e) monitoring projects implementation;f) preparation of Memoranda on understanding between Ukraine and other countries (e.g. Monaco, Norway, and Israel) and drafting other policy documents;g) performing of communication with the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and other Ministries;h) drafting publications, press releases and news reports in both Ukrainian and English;i) updating International Department’s web-site etc. Show less

  • Chief Specialist/Focal Point to UNECE-WHO Protocol on Water and Health

    May 2009 - Apr 2010

  • Part-time Intern

    Oct 2008 - Jul 2009
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  OSCE

  Apr 2010 - Sept 2015

  On-going assistance to a Project Manager to implement projects in economic-environmental area. Providing administrative and management support as required:a) coming up with new project proposals, discussing project priorities and project portfolio with a Project Manager, carrying out needs assessment;b) liaising with government representatives and local project partners, organizing meetings and public events (launch events, conferences, workshops, study visits) etc;c) planning and coordinating project activities as well as experts' work; d) drafting ToRs for expert positions, taking part in selecting the experts; e) drafting ToRs for bidding procedures; overseeing the proper implementation of contracts related to procurements, accounting, doing travel management work;f) carrying out interactive trainings to teachers and educational practitioners within environmental education project and presentations of project results in the regions of Ukraine;g) proof-reading and editing of publications in the field of expertise;h) translating project-related documents when needed; i) web-site content editing and updating.Managing projects in economic-environmental area when the Project manager is out of the office. Show less

  • Senior Project Assistant

    Apr 2013 - Sept 2015

  • Project Assistant

    Apr 2010 - Apr 2013
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  Brookhaven National Laboratory

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Research Intern, Non-proliferarion and National Security Department

  Conducted a research at the Nonproliferation and National Security Department of the Brookhaven National Laboratory (USA). I explored the issue of reporting/whistleblowing with regard to security practices and procedures pertaining to nuclear or radiological materials.

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  European External Action Service

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Political Officer at the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine
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  OSCE

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2018

  National Project Officer

  Managing three high-scale projects (totaling to EUR 1.7 mln.) in the area of chemical safety and security in Ukraine in line with the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.

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  EBRD

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2019

  Senior Expert in the Reform Support Team to the Ministry of Environment

  Providing targeted technical support and assisting the governmental body of Ukraine in the design and implementation of public administration reform. Drafting strategic documents on reorganization of structure and processes in Ukraine's Environment Ministry, introducing strategic planning mechanisms, improved HR practices and organisational culture, as well as decision-making processes in line with OECD/SIGMA principles.

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  UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

  Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

  Regional Coordinator for Central Asia, CBRN Programme

  Responsible for the coordination, development, implementation and evaluation of the activities under the Centres of Excellence (CoE) on CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) Risk Mitigation in the Central Asian region

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  Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  Senior Programme Officer
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  International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

  Mar 2022 - now

  • Programme Management Officer

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Project Management Specialist

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2023