Open Space Works Cooperative

Stakeholders Analysis & Engagement, Organizational & Community Development

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About OSWC


Open Space Works Cooperative (OSWC) is a leading independent consulting group based in Kyiv, Ukraine, founded in 2016. We specialise in international development, focusing on strengthening competencies through mutual support and experience-sharing. Our team of experts collaborates with diverse clients, including international financial and technical cooperation projects, humanitarian organisations, national foundations, and private companies.
Key Competences● Stakeholders Analysis and Engagement,● Organizational and Community Development● Large Group Facilitation in Open Space, Future Search, World Cafe, ToP● Qualitative research

News & Project updates

Project Portfolio

Here is the list of our recent ones.

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    Project

    A qualitative study evaluating and developing examples of user journey experience based on perceptions of humanitarian assistance provided to people fleeing Ukraine to Poland, Romania, and Moldova

    Partner

    Ground Truth Solutions

    Category

    Humanitarian Aid, Qualitative research, User experience mapping 

    Consultants

    Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva, Taras Tymchuk, Nataliia Harasivka, Tetiana Danyliv

    Formats

    KI interviews, Focus Group Discussions, online-workshops 

    Date

    January 2023 - May 2023

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    Client

    International Renaissance Foundation

    Category

    Organizational Development, Evaluation

    Project

    Independent evaluation of organizational development EPAIU partners

    Consultants

    Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva, Taras Tymchuk,

    Formats

    Analysis of documentation, desk research, KI and group interviews, visits 

    Date

    September 2022 - January 2023

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    Project

    Perceptions of aid in Ukraine

    Partner

    Ground Truth Solutions

    Category

    Humanitarian Aid, Qualitative research 

    Consultants

    Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva, Taras Tymchuk

    Formats

    KI interviews, Focus Group Discussions, online-workshops 

    Date

    September 2022 - January 2023

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    Project

    Civic Education Ecosystem Strengthening Workshop

    Partner

    Pact Inc

    Category

    Civic Education, Facilitation

    Consultants

    Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk

    Formats

    Online-facilitation

    Date

    September 2022

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    Project

    Evaluation of the Supporting young people to build a more cohesive society (Active Citizens) Project

    Partner

    British Council

    Category

    Project Evaluation

    Consultants

    Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva,
    Taras Tymchuk

    Formats

    Analysis of documentation, desk research, KI and group interviews, visits 

    Date

    May-September 2022

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    Project

    Lviv IDP needs analysis

    Partner

    Vollkshilfe Austria

    Category

    Humanitarian Aid, Needs assessment 

    Consultants

    Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva, Taras Tymchuk

    Formats

    KI interviews, desk research, online survey, filed visits, 

    Date

    May-July 2022 

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    Project

    Implementation of the HCD and Organizational Development Program of the National Qualification Agency

    Client

    GIZ / EU4Skills (Contractor: World of Communities)

    Category:

    Human & Organisational Development

    Consultants:

    Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva, Taras Tymchuk, Petro Koshukov, Anna-Yaroslava Kobynets,Andrii Strekhaliuk, Kateryna Poliakova

    Formats:

    Analysis of documentation, desk research,
    KI and group interviews, visits 

    Date:

    March - May 2021

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    Project

    External final evaluation of the action “Building Capacity for Civilian Protection in Eastern Ukraine” funded
    by the European Union

    Client

    Center for Civilians in Conflict

    Category:

    Project Evaluation

    Consultants:

    Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva, Taras Tymchuk, Petro Koshukov, 

    Formats:

    Mentorship, Training, Workshops

    Date:

    August 2021 - December 2022

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    Project

    Future of Civil Society in Belarus

    Client

    Pact Belarus, BRAMA (USAID funded project)

    Category:

    Strategic Planning & Concept Development

    Consultants

    Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva, Taras Tymchuk

    Format:

    Future Search

    Date:

    August - November, 2019

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    Project

    Strategy for Family Milk Farms Development in Ukraine

    Client

    UkrMilkInvest

    Category:

    Strategic Planning & Concept Development

    Consultants

    Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk

    Format:

    Future Search

    Date:

    July - November, 2019

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    Project

    Civil Society Peace-building Initiatives for Donbas

    Client

    UNAEDI, Hanns Seidel Stiftung

    Category:

    Strategic Planning & Concept Development

    Consultants

    Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk

    Format:

    Future Search

    Date:

    November, 2019

OSWC experts

Each of the team members is dedicated to delivering the best results to the clients. Meet some of our expert who will work on your case.

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Maryana Zaviyska

Managing Partner, an independent management consultant, facilitator, research and development expert

Expertise: organizational development, leadership coaching, stakeholder dialogues and collaborations, mentorships for individuals and organizations, and action research processes.

Founder
16 years of experience
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Taras Tymchuk

Managing Partner, an independent management consultant, facilitator, research and development expert

Expertise: design and managing large group meetings, civil society development, international aid development, understanding of contemporary political, social and economic context, game-based facilitation, PR&Strategic communications 

Founder
17 years of experience
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Oleksandra Tselishcheva

A facilitator, civil society, MEL, strategic planning professional

Expertise: developing monitoring and evaluation tools for project, programs and organizations, trainings design and facilitation. Oleksandra is good in development policies, procedures and guidelines, preparation analytical materials



Funder
15 years of experience

Our clients

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