LILIIA BYTSKA
Rzeszów
Summary
Dedicated individual with a global perspective, adept at planning and executing strategic organization development initiatives and change processes. Brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring good management services. Committed to providing quality service and results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Protection Associate
UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency
Rzeszów, Poland
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct impact analyses and assess change readiness to inform the development and implementation of advocacy messages, protection activities, and information provision efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Drive the design and recommendation of innovative services and initiatives aimed at advancing the social and economic inclusion of refugees, incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
- Lead the planning and execution of workshops, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance efficient collaboration
- Coordinate and lead the team in terms of organizing UNHCR participation during the events.
Protection Assistant
DRC Danish Refugee Council (NGO)
Rzeszów, Poland
04.2023 - Current
- Organizes group activities and information sessions
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of programme activities related to protection
- Assess the situation at field locations through direct observation
- Maintains a strong stakeholder mapping and protection analysis of risks and trends in the protection situation
- Maintains a mapping of services provided and available to persons of concern in Podkarpackie region
- Provides need-based translation/interpretation support
- Support cooperation with partner organizations
- Support in providing the feedback about protection team work at key location to be included in each month report
Interpreter Coordinator
Women 4 Women Foundation
Rzeszów, Poland
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Interpreted during the Seminar for Women about reproductive health and rights in Poland.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Outreach Worker
UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency
Rzeszów
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Organized and promoted implementation of CBP activities (Women Club). Facilitated community economical inclusion in Polish livelihood.
- Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Setting
- Disseminated information on protection, legal procedures and available services through direct presence at key locations
- Acted as main point of contact between management and external community
- Produced documents, spreadsheets for daily/weekly reporting
Social Worker
PUI Première Urgence Internationale (NGO)
Rzeszow, Poland
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan (case management)
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
- Kept records in Excel and Kobo Toolbox forms to maintain customer data.
- Facilitating recreational and structured group activities for children and adolescents (organize CV Workshop, Art therapy/ Collage Workshops) and facilitating referrals to specialized service providers
Interpreter
Germanitas, University Of Rzeszów
Rzeszów, Poland
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Senior Business Travel Manager
CWT Carlson Wagonlit Travel agency
Rzeszów, Poland
12.2018 - 07.2022
- Organized travel itineraries for business executives.
- Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
- Promoted dedicated customer service and support by promptly resolving customer complaints.
Education
Master Degree With Honours - International Management
University of Information Technology And Managemen
Rzeszów, Poland 06.2019
Bachelor Degree With Honours - Finance And Credit
Ivan Franko National University
Lviv, Ukraine06.2017
Bachelor Degree - Academic Break - English Philology
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Lviv, UkraineSkills
- Striving for excellence: focus on reaching results
- Leadership skills: people-oriented, self-organized, responsible and quick learned
- Communication skills: negotiation skills, effective written and verbal communication/collaboration skills, excellent cross-cultural understanding
- Teamwork and conflict transformation skills: ability to work both in team and individually
- Technical Proficiency In Microsoft Office including MS Word, Ms Excel, MS PowerPoint, Internet, Google, KoBoToolbox, Smartsheet, Google Drive, Zoom
- Case Management/ Family Case Management/ Team Management
- Data Collection, Data Analysis
- Report Writing
- Risk Assessment
- Attention to Detail
Languages
Ukrainian (Native language)
Proficient
C2
Polish
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
Russian
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Courses
Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster - Harvard University, 2023
Humanitarian System in Emergencies Preparedness and Response - UNICEF, 2023
Certification
- Academy IELTS International English Language Testing System (English) - B2 (Upper intermediate), 2017
- Driving License B(A)
Timeline
Protection Associate
UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency
01.2024 - Current
Interpreter Coordinator
Women 4 Women Foundation
06.2023 - 06.2023
Protection Assistant
DRC Danish Refugee Council (NGO)
04.2023 - Current
Outreach Worker
UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency
01.2023 - 03.2023
Interpreter
Germanitas, University Of Rzeszów
10.2022 - 10.2022
Social Worker
PUI Première Urgence Internationale (NGO)
08.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Business Travel Manager
CWT Carlson Wagonlit Travel agency
12.2018 - 07.2022
Master Degree With Honours - International Management
University of Information Technology And Managemen
Bachelor Degree With Honours - Finance And Credit
Ivan Franko National University
Bachelor Degree - Academic Break - English Philology
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv