Compliance & Risk Specialist · Remote

Dmytro
Skopienkov

Results-driven Compliance & Risk Specialist with 7+ years designing compliance frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and building accountable systems across complex multi-stakeholder environments.

7+ Years' experience
20+ Partner orgs led
1,200+ Staff trained
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Dmytro Skopienkov
Open to remote opportunities globally

Designing compliance frameworks that protect organisations, people, and programmes — across UN, ECHO, USAID, DANIDA, SIDA, GFFO standards.

Compliance Frameworks Risk Assessment Policy & SOP Development Investigations Grievance Mechanisms Capacity Building UN · ECHO · USAID DANIDA · SIDA · GFFO Safeguarding & PSEAH
Background

About Me

I am a Compliance and Risk Specialist with over seven years of experience designing, implementing, and auditing compliance frameworks across complex multi-stakeholder environments. My work spans policy development, risk assessment, organisational audits, corrective action planning, and capacity building across international NGOs and UN-affiliated organisations.

Working with organisations including Danish Refugee Council, Plan International, and IOM, I have led compliance systems strengthening across 20+ partner organisations and delivered training to over 1,200 staff. My experience covers multi-donor programmes aligned with UN, ECHO, USAID/BHA, DANIDA, SIDA, and GFFO standards — with strong expertise in investigations, grievance mechanisms, data protection, and cross-functional collaboration.

My background in safeguarding, PSEAH, and GBV gives me a distinctive combination of technical compliance depth and field-level understanding — translating international regulatory standards into operational systems that protect organisations, staff, and the people they serve.

Dmytro Skopienkov
Nationality
Ukrainian
Country Experience
Ukraine (extensive)
Education
BA Social Studies (Social Work)
National University of Ukraine, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, 2019
Languages
Ukrainian Fluent
Russian Fluent
English Fluent
Polish Pre-intermediate
Career

Employment Record

Apr 2026
– Present

Compliance & Safeguarding Advisor

Science4People e.V. · German NGO, Education Programmes in Ukraine · Part-time · Remote
  • Providing advisory support on safeguarding and PSEAH systems strengthening within education and child-focused programmes in crisis-affected settings in Ukraine, aligned with GBV and VAC frameworks.
  • Supporting partner capacity strengthening on safeguarding, accountability systems, and safe reporting mechanisms.
Oct 2025
– Apr 2026

Independent Safeguarding & Compliance Consultant

NGO "The Day After" · Part-time · Ukraine
  • Provided technical advisory support on the design and implementation of safeguarding and PSEAH systems, including policies, reporting mechanisms, and governance frameworks.
  • Conducted organisational risk assessments and safeguarding compliance gap analyses, delivering actionable, donor-aligned recommendations.
Feb 2024
– Sept 2025

Protection & Safeguarding Specialist

Compliance Audits · Risk Management · Partner Monitoring
Danish Refugee Council · Full-time · Ukraine
  • Led safeguarding and PSEAH systems strengthening across 20+ partner organisations under multi-donor programmes.
  • Delivered safeguarding, ethics, and compliance training for 1,200+ staff, improving reporting and awareness.
  • Conducted safeguarding and GBV risk assessments across field offices and developed mitigation measures.
  • Performed partner compliance monitoring and corrective action planning aligned with donor requirements.
  • Integrated safeguarding requirements into agreements, programme design, and operational workflows.
Jan 2023
– Feb 2024

Safeguarding & Compliance Officer

Compliance & Policy · Grievance Mechanisms · Capacity Building
Plan International · Full-time · Ukraine
  • Developed safeguarding and compliance policies across partner organisations, including GBV and safeguarding service delivery systems.
  • Delivered safeguarding training for 150+ staff and supported establishment of a safeguarding focal point network.
  • Strengthened reporting and feedback mechanisms, improving survivor-centred referral pathways.
Mar 2023
– Sep 2025

Member – PSEA Inter-Agency Network & Working Group

Inter-Agency Coordination · Co-facilitation · Policy Development
PSEA Network Ukraine · Part-time · Kyiv, Ukraine
  • Represented the organisation in PSEA Network and Working Group meetings, providing reports on organisational activities and advocating for organisational interests within the network.
  • Co-facilitated PSEA training sessions for staff, partner organisations, and volunteers on PSEA principles, codes of conduct, and reporting mechanisms.
  • Coordinated cooperation between INGOs and the PSEA network to facilitate exchange of best practices and ensured alignment with latest SEA prevention standards.
Nov 2021
– Nov 2022

Feedback & Support Specialist

Operations & Compliance · User Protection · Fraud Risk Mitigation
Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine – Diia · Full-time · Ukraine
  • Managed high-volume user requests (150–300 daily), improving user support systems and service quality.
  • Identified fraud risks and coordinated with cross-functional teams to implement mitigation measures.
  • Supported development of user protection and grievance handling mechanisms within digital public services.
Mar 2020
– May 2020

Data Analyst – Survey & Insights / KPI Reporting / Programme Evaluation

IOM – UN Migration · Contract · Kyiv, Ukraine
  • Conducted large-scale data analysis of 30,000+ survey responses to identify trends, patterns, and key performance indicators for programme evaluation.
  • Cleaned, structured, and managed large datasets to ensure data accuracy and usability for reporting and decision-making.
  • Produced analytical insights that directly informed programme effectiveness assessments and strategic planning.
  • Collaborated with project teams to translate data findings into actionable recommendations.
Sept 2018
– Dec 2022

Child Protection & GBV Specialist

Case Management · Data Protection · Compliance
NGO La-Strada Ukraine · Ukraine
  • Provided case management and support for individuals affected by violence, ensuring ethical handling, confidentiality, and appropriate referrals.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement and social services for effective and timely responses.
  • Delivered consultations via national hotline, addressing protection concerns and rights violations.
Skills

Areas of Expertise

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Compliance Frameworks & Audits

Design and implementation of compliance systems, organisational audits, gap analyses, and corrective action planning aligned with UN, ECHO, USAID, DANIDA, SIDA, and GFFO standards.

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Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Organisational risk assessments across field operations, evidence-based mitigation planning, and integration of risk management into programme design and workflows.

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Policy & SOP Development

Drafting and strengthening of internal policies, standard operating procedures, governance frameworks, and accountability mechanisms for complex multi-stakeholder organisations.

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Investigations & Grievance Mechanisms

Confidential investigations, grievance and feedback mechanism design, incident management, and survivor-centred reporting pathways aligned with international standards.

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Training & Capacity Building

Training of Trainers (ToT) delivery, compliance and ethics training for 1,200+ staff, focal point network development, and partner capacity strengthening across 20+ organisations.

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Partner & Stakeholder Management

Partner compliance monitoring, due diligence, cross-functional collaboration with HR, legal, operations, and programme teams on risk and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

Certifications & Training

2026
Effective Compliance Programs ↗
University of Pennsylvania / Coursera
2024
Training of Trainers (ToT) – UN Victims Assistance Protocol & Technical Note ↗
PSEA Network Ukraine
2023
Training of Trainers (ToT) – Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse ↗
UN PSEA Network Ukraine
2023
Addressing the Needs of Male Survivors in Ukraine
GBV Area of Responsibility (AoR)
2023
Preventing Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse (PSHEA)
Plan International
2023
Plain Language in the Ukraine Response ↗
CLEAR Global / Emergency Telecommunications Cluster
2022
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) ↗
UNICEF
2019
BA Social Studies (Social Work) ↗
National University of Ukraine, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
Opportunities

What I'm Looking For

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Role Type
Safeguarding, Compliance, Risk & Operations
Advisor · Specialist · Officer · Consultant
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Work Mode
Remote-first · Field missions welcome
Full-time or Part-time · Available immediately
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Organisations
UN · INGO · NGO · Private Sector
Humanitarian · Development · Corporate · International

Open to remote work

Let's work together

Available for immediate start. If you are looking for a reliable, experienced Compliance or Safeguarding specialist for your team or project — I would love to hear from you.

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