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I am Maria Yesayan, a dynamic and results-driven professional with substantial experience across international organizations and the civil society sector, including UNICEF and World Vision International. I have a strong track record in designing, coordinating, and evaluating programs that advance social inclusion, education, and protection for marginalized groups—particularly rural youth, forcibly displaced populations, and individuals affected by trafficking. I am skilled in managing EU-, US-, and French-funded initiatives, operating at the intersection of humanitarian action, human rights, and youth development, applying evidence-based approaches to strengthen community resilience and institutional capacity. I am known for strategic thinking, cross-cultural competence, and a commitment to inclusive, sustainable impact, and I build strong partnerships to deliver high-quality results in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder international environments.…I am Maria Yesayan, a dynamic and results-driven professional with substantial experience across international organizations and the civil society sector, including UNICEF and World Vision International. I have a strong track record in designing, coordinating, and evaluating programs that advance social inclusion, education, and protection for marginalized groups—particularly rural youth, forcibly displaced populations, and individuals affected by trafficking. I am skilled in managing EU-, US-, and French-funded initiatives, operating at the intersection of humanitarian action, human rights, and youth development, applying evidence-based approaches to strengthen community resilience and institutional capacity. I am known for strategic thinking, cross-cultural competence, and a commitment to inclusive, sustainable impact, and I build strong partnerships to deliver high-quality results in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder international environments.

Maria Yesayan

Project Manager, Content Producer, Content Creator, +2

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I am Maria Yesayan, a dynamic and results-driven professional with substantial experience across international organizations and the civil society sector, including UNICEF and World Vision International. I have a strong track record in designing, coordinating, and evaluating programs that advance social inclusion, education, and protection for marginalized groups—particularly rural youth, forcibly displaced populations, and individuals affected by trafficking. I am skilled in managing EU-, US-, and French-funded initiatives, operating at the intersection of humanitarian action, human rights, and youth development, applying evidence-based approaches to strengthen community resilience and institutional capacity. I am known for strategic thinking, cross-cultural competence, and a commitment to inclusive, sustainable impact, and I build strong partnerships to deliver high-quality results in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder international environments.…I am Maria Yesayan, a dynamic and results-driven professional with substantial experience across international organizations and the civil society sector, including UNICEF and World Vision International. I have a strong track record in designing, coordinating, and evaluating programs that advance social inclusion, education, and protection for marginalized groups—particularly rural youth, forcibly displaced populations, and individuals affected by trafficking. I am skilled in managing EU-, US-, and French-funded initiatives, operating at the intersection of humanitarian action, human rights, and youth development, applying evidence-based approaches to strengthen community resilience and institutional capacity. I am known for strategic thinking, cross-cultural competence, and a commitment to inclusive, sustainable impact, and I build strong partnerships to deliver high-quality results in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder international environments.

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I am Maria Yesayan, a dynamic and results-driven professional with substantial experience across international organizations and the civil society sector, including UNICEF and World Vision International. I have a strong track record in designing, coordinating, and evaluating programs that advance social inclusion, education, and protection for marginalized groups—particularly rural youth, forcibly displaced populations, and individuals affected by trafficking.

I am skilled in managing EU-, US-, and French-funded initiatives, operating at the intersection of humanitarian action, human rights, and youth development, applying evidence-based approaches to strengthen community resilience and institutional capacity. I am known for strategic thinking, cross-cultural competence, and a commitment to inclusive, sustainable impact, and I build strong partnerships to deliver high-quality results in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder international environments.

Skills

Copywriting

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Language

Armenian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Russian

Advanced

German

Beginner

Work Experience

Young Peacebuilder (South Caucasus and Central Asia program) at UNAOC

April 5, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Represented Armenia in the UNAOC Young Peacebuilders cohort; completed a 4-phase training on peacebuilding, conflict analysis, and intercultural dialogue; participated in a regional peacebuilding workshop in Muscat, Oman, and contributed to UNAOC Global Forum 2025; designed and implemented the project “Together in Action: Youth-Led Solutions for Peace and Community Resilience,” engaging 18 young people (ages 14–23) including displaced youth from Nagorno-Karabakh and local youth from Tavush border communities; developed a localized action plan and presented results and recommendations at a high-level UNAOC results-sharing symposium with policymakers and civil society leaders.

Planning and Monitoring Specialist at UNICEF Armenia

July 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025

Supported the delivery of 5+ M&E and compliance-focused trainings for UNICEF staff and implementing partners; tracked spot checks, programmatic monitoring, and field monitoring visits; ensured systematic follow-up on findings to improve programme quality; prepared monitoring analyses, KPI dashboards, briefers, and presentation materials; contributed to evidence-informed decision-making; conducted routine reviews of expenditures within donor-funded grants and maintained reporting across UNICEF platforms.

Project Manager at EU4Youth (Alumni Members Network)

November 26, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Designed, secured funding for, and led the “Career Quest” project, strengthening employability skills of 27 displaced and local youth (ages 14–23) in Tavush region; delivered 11 trainings on CV writing, LinkedIn, interview techniques, and employability skills; fostered social inclusion and cooperation between displaced and host-community youth.

Head of the Department of International Relations and Fundraising at "Wings For the Future" NGO

October 7, 2021 - Present

Built and maintained strategic partnerships with partners and donors; identified and pursued fundraising opportunities, resulting in successful grant applications and project funding; managed the “100 Books to Communities” initiative delivering educational resources to underserved regions in Armenia.

Young European Ambassador at EU Neighbours East

October 31, 2022 - Present

Represented Armenian youth in 10+ EU national and international events, including enhancing skills for a green transition and promoting EU values; implemented campaigns in schools and delivered awareness sessions on EU initiatives and civic participation.

Vice President at "Youth Opportunities Club" NGO

February 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024

Supervised and organized the work of a team (around 35 people); represented the NGO in local and international meetings; assisted the President in all aspects of operations; fostered communication between partners, NGO members, and stakeholders.

International Project Manager at "Youth Opportunities Club" NGO

September 5, 2022 - October 1, 2024

Managed international ESC, Erasmus+ KA1/KA2, EYF, and OFAJ projects from proposal to reporting; developed project proposals and detailed budgets; ensured timely reporting and evaluation; prepared interim and final reports.

"Together Against Trafficking in Persons" Project Assistant at World Vision International (Armenian branch)

December 4, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Led budgeting, procurement, and project documentation for anti-trafficking initiatives; developed contracts (donation, partnership, MOU) and initiated procurement in collaboration with the procurement team; organized capacity-building trainings for 50+ police officers and 120+ medical workers; collaborated with Monitoring & Evaluation and Internal Audit to ensure accurate reporting and final program evaluation; documented progress through blog posts and social media.

Freshwater and Community Conservation Extern at National Geographic

February 12, 2024 - April 15, 2024

Conducted primary and secondary research to assess freshwater conservation efforts; used ArcGIS for spatial analysis; performed landscape and gap analyses to identify critical conservation needs; developed visual storytelling outputs to engage the community in sustainable practices.

Member at Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Thessaloniki

March 29, 2022 - March 29, 2023

Active participant in campus life, contributing to student activities and cross-cultural exchange.

Member at "Armenian Progressive Youth" NGO

August 9, 2022 - July 31, 2024

Engaged member contributing to youth empowerment initiatives and advocacy.

Member at European Youth Parliament (EYP) in Armenia

November 3, 2022 - September 1, 2023

Participated in parliamentary simulations and youth policy discussions.