Ivan Volynkin

Project Manager with 6+ years of experience in humanitarian response, international development, infrastructure recovery, municipal infrastructure, WASH, shelter, construction rehabilitation and donor-funded projects in Ukraine. Experienced in coordinating engineers, field teams, contractors, suppliers, procurement, logistics, local authorities, municipalities and utilities to deliver infrastructure and public service projects. Practical background in BoQ preparation, cost estimation, technical documentation, procurement follow-up, contractor supervision, site monitoring, field missions, implementation tracking, reporting, KoboToolbox, Excel dashboards and AutoCAD.

Worked with Solidarités International, ACTED, IOM and DRC on recovery, WASH, shelter, CVA/NFI and community-level project implementation.

Deputy WASH Project Coordinator / Programme Support at Solidarités International (2025-08 – Present)

• Manage implementation of donor-funded WASH, municipal infrastructure and public service infrastructure activities in Ukraine.
• Coordinate program follow-up across engineering, logistics, procurement, suppliers, service providers, partner institutions, municipalities and utilities.
• Coordinate field missions, technical discussions, infrastructure planning and implementation monitoring.
• Coordinate with local authorities and utility stakeholders for water-related and public service infrastructure activities.
• Manage procurement-related follow-up, technical documentation flow, reporting and action tracking.

Project Officer / Field Coordinator - Infrastructure Recovery at ACTED (2023-10 – 2025-06)

Reconstruction, Repair and Equipping of Schools for the Safe Resumption of Full-Time Education in Chernihiv Region

• Coordinated infrastructure recovery and construction rehabilitation activities across multiple hromadas in Chernihiv oblast.
• Led day-to-day follow-up of repair and rehabilitation works for 31 school bomb shelters, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, timelines and donor standards.
• Conducted technical assessments and supported prioritization of infrastructure interventions under budget and access constraints.
• Coordinated BoQ preparation, cost estimation inputs, technical documentation, procurement follow-up and contractor supervision.
• Worked closely with engineers, field teams, logistics, procurement, suppliers, contractors, local authorities, education departments and school administrations.
• Conducted regular field missions, site monitoring and implementation tracking across project locations.
• Supported reporting and project monitoring through KoboToolbox, Excel dashboards and action-tracking tools.

National Consultant - Human Security Rapid Study at International Organization for Migration (IOM) (2023-05 – 2023-07)

Kyivska, Chernihivska and Poltavska oblasts

• Conducted field assessments and stakeholder consultations in Kyivska, Chernihivska and Poltavska oblasts.
• Supported data collection, interviews, analysis and reporting on human security, community needs and public service delivery challenges.
• Coordinated with local stakeholders, communities and institutional actors during field research.
• Contributed to assessment tools, analytical outputs and practical recommendations for humanitarian and recovery programming.

Project Assistant - CVA / NFI at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) (2022-10 – 2023-10)

• Supported implementation of humanitarian assistance activities across multiple field locations.
• Conducted field missions, beneficiary registration, activity follow-up and coordination with local stakeholders.
• Contributed to data processing, reporting flows, dashboards and implementation monitoring.
• Worked closely with programme, MEAL and operational teams in a fast-paced humanitarian response environment.

Lead Engineer, Capital Construction and Transport Department at JSC Oschadbank (2018-09 – 2019-02)

• Provided technical oversight of repair, renovation and construction-related works for regional facilities.
• Reviewed technical documentation, cost estimates, contractor inputs and implementation progress.
• Conducted site monitoring and participated in acceptance of completed works.
• Managed scope changes and coordinated approvals with HQ, finance, legal, security and accounting departments.
• Supported contract processing and payment follow-up for construction and repair works.

Deputy Project Manager at NGO "Dream Town" (2016-09 – 2022-02)

• Supported development and implementation of local development and community-focused projects funded by international donors and local authorities.
• Worked on budgeting, procurement, stakeholder coordination, partner communication and reporting.
• Coordinated with municipalities, local communities and project partners in multi-stakeholder project environments.
• Contributed to project planning, implementation follow-up and documentation for community-level initiatives.

Individual Entrepreneur at Volna - Professional & Household Chemicals (2019-06 – 2022-02)

• Managed business operations, procurement, supply chain coordination, sales development and supplier communication.
• Developed practical skills in budgeting, negotiation, operational planning and market analysis.

Earlier Engineering Roles at EDL Anlagenbau GmbH; Research Design Institute of Oil and Gas Chemistry LLC

• Prepared and reviewed engineering documentation, technical calculations and project documentation for industrial facilities.
• Worked with normative documents, standards, technical decisions, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Participated in international engineering project work, including detailed design support for industrial construction projects.

Master's degree in Project Management – Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering – Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University