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Ivan Kondratenko

Ivan Kondratenko

Programme & Project Manager in Human Rights and Civil Society
Berlin

Summary

Project and programme manager with over 10 years of experience supporting civil society, independent media and human rights defenders in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Skilled in grant-making, donor liaison, advocacy and strategic coordination in high-risk environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Coordinator

Dekabristen e.V. (now Coopera e.V.)
Berlin
11.2021 - 03.2025
  • Coordinated and implemented media support and political education programmes, including design, timeline management, and donor reporting.
  • Led the development, promotion, and facilitation of Citizen+, an online civic education course tailored for post-Soviet audiences.
  • Oversaw small media grant schemes, including call design, selection process, grantee support, and impact assessment.
  • Organised and moderated online and in-person seminars, conferences, and public events across Germany and the South Caucasus.
  • Facilitated communication with project partners, ensured budget compliance, and contributed to strategic planning of programme activities.

Project Coordinator

jinn ("journalists in need") gGmbH
Berlin
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated the BIMEX (Berlin Incubator for Media in Exile) programme supporting exiled media outlets and journalists from authoritarian contexts.
  • Led project management of Metamedia and other media support initiatives, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and donor reporting.
  • Facilitated networking, mentorship, and capacity-building formats for media professionals in exile.
  • Oversaw event organisation and communications, and liaised with partners, funders, and participating media teams.
  • Supported strategic planning and evaluation of media programmes in collaboration with the organisation’s leadership.

Campaign Coordinator

Amnesty International
Moscow
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Designed and implemented nationwide human rights campaigns, coordinating actions across regions and engaging thousands of supporters.
  • Mobilised activist networks and facilitated coalition building with grassroots organisations, NGOs, and local partners.
  • Organised public demonstrations, exhibitions, and press events to amplify campaign goals in a challenging media environment.
  • Developed campaign content for digital platforms, email outreach, and media, ensuring coherence with Amnesty’s global strategy.
  • Monitored and evaluated campaign impact, and contributed to post-campaign reporting and donor updates.

Acting Director

Amnesty International
Moscow
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Represented the organisation in Russia, liaising with government officials, intergovernmental institutions, and international partners on human rights issues.
  • Oversaw daily operations, including administration, staff coordination, and office security management under restrictive and high-risk conditions.
  • Coordinated advocacy strategies, contributed to global campaigns, and maintained contact with civil society stakeholders across the country.
  • Acted as focal point for donor relations, reporting, and external representation at public events and diplomatic briefings.
  • Ensured compliance with internal security protocols, supported the wellbeing of team members, and supervised office restructuring.

Research & Training Intern on Europe Central Asia

Front Line Defenders
Dublin
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assisted the Europe, Central Asia & Asia programme team in protection and advocacy work for human rights defenders (HRDs) at risk.
  • Drafted urgent appeals, statements, and press releases to raise awareness of HRD cases.
  • Supported the planning and facilitation of security and advocacy trainings for HRDs from high-risk regions.
  • Helped assess grant applications and monitored the implementation of small grants.
  • Liaised with HRDs in repressive contexts to identify needs and provide rapid response support.
  • Contributed to advocacy efforts at EU level, including briefings, research, and coordination with institutional stakeholders.

Research Associate

Human Rights Watch
Moscow
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Conducted monitoring of politically sensitive trials across Russia, collecting first-hand documentation and courtroom observations.
  • Drafted public statements and press releases to highlight urgent human rights concerns and policy developments.
  • Fact-checked and contributed to in-depth research reports on civil and political rights violations.
  • Liaised with local human rights defenders, legal experts, and journalists to verify information and provide contextual analysis.
  • Supported advocacy and media outreach by preparing briefings and background materials for international audiences.

Regional Coordinator

Golos
Voronezh
08.2011 - 09.2012
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers for independent election observation missions.
  • Coordinated logistics and reporting for regional election monitoring campaigns during federal and local elections.
  • Liaised with civic activists, lawyers, and media to document and respond to electoral violations.
  • Contributed to national reporting efforts by providing verified data and situational updates from the region.

International programs manager

Higher School of Economics, Public Policy Departme
Moscow
11.2012 - 05.2013
  • Managed partnerships with international universities and academic institutions across Europe and beyond.
  • Coordinated recruitment and onboarding of international students for English-language MA programmes.
  • Assisted in the organisation of public events and academic exchanges within the department.
  • Combined the role with short-term PhD studies in public policy, focusing on civic engagement and higher education.

Education

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

National Research University Higher School of Economics
Moscow, Russia
09.2021 - 06.2024

MA - Human Rights

University College London
London, UK
09.2019 - 04.2021

Master (Specialist) - History

Voronezh State University
Voronezh, Russia
09.2007 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Facilitation of multilingual events
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Political communication
  • Organisational skills
  • Project management
  • Coordination
  • Reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Training
  • Support for HRDs in exile
  • Job-related skills
  • Civil society development
  • Media in exile
  • Advocacy
  • Regional understanding of Eastern Europe
  • Regional understanding of Russia
  • Regional understanding of Central Asia
  • Digital skills
  • MS Office
  • Excel
  • Zoom
  • Canva
  • SurveyMonkey
  • WordPress basics
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Languages

Russian
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
German
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 22/12/1989
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Russian

Timeline

Project Coordinator

jinn ("journalists in need") gGmbH
10.2022 - 12.2024

Project Coordinator

Dekabristen e.V. (now Coopera e.V.)
11.2021 - 03.2025

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

National Research University Higher School of Economics
09.2021 - 06.2024

MA - Human Rights

University College London
09.2019 - 04.2021

Acting Director

Amnesty International
06.2017 - 08.2018

Campaign Coordinator

Amnesty International
01.2015 - 12.2018

Research & Training Intern on Europe Central Asia

Front Line Defenders
07.2014 - 01.2015

Research Associate

Human Rights Watch
09.2013 - 06.2014

International programs manager

Higher School of Economics, Public Policy Departme
11.2012 - 05.2013

Regional Coordinator

Golos
08.2011 - 09.2012

Master (Specialist) - History

Voronezh State University
09.2007 - 06.2012

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