Victoria Karachevtseva

Provide documentary and registration support to Finance Officers and the Finance, Contracts and Audit team in managing grant, supply and other contractual files. Review, register, process and archive contracts, amendments and related project documentation, ensuring completeness and compliance with applicable procedural requirements.

Managed procurement processes, ensuring value for money and compliance with British Council policies and Ukrainian legislation. Managed procurement and contract documentation and monitored implementation of corporate services contracts.

Supported implementation and coordination of USRAP project activities across Europe and Central Asia, including administrative, operational and logistical support, travel arrangements, resource coordination and follow-up on project actions. Monitored project resources, activities and expenditures against approved budgets, timelines and quality requirements.

Supported planning and delivery of procurement activities, ensuring compliance with IOM policies, procedures and quality-control requirements. Coordinated competitive procurement processes, including preparation and solicitation of bids and quotations, review of tender documentation and analysis of submissions against established requirements.

Assisted with implementation of capacity-building projects for Ukrainian government institutions in security and border management, including development of surveys, data collection and analysis, and preparation of training programmes. Supported recruitment and contracting of trainers and consultants, and contributed to project monitoring and reporting.

Managed administrative and commercial activities related to the sale of commercial refrigeration equipment. Prepared quotations, sales contracts, invoices, delivery documents and other commercial documentation, and participated in public and private tenders.

Managed implementation of an EU-funded cross-border cooperation project and supervised a team of 6, coordinating activities with partner organizations in Ukraine, Moldova and Romania. Coordinated project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and managed project procurement in line with PRAG and national legislation.

Provided secretarial and administrative support for projects at the university.

Provided translation services.

Ongoing preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.

Completed professional training in Strategic Thinking and Planning in 2023.

Certificate in Business Organization and Administration completed from September to December 2016.

Master's degree in International Relations with a focus on translation, completed in 2009.

Bachelor's degree in International Relations with a focus on translation, completed in 2008.

Completed the McKinsey Forward Program, a professional training program.

Completed professional training in Data Analytics and Digital Marketing in 2025.

Completed professional training in UN Procurement in 2024.

Completed Coach Training modules I-II, totaling 65 hours.