Open Space Works Cooperative
Stakeholders Analysis & Engagement, Organizational & Community Development
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.
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
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
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 TymchukFormats
Analysis of documentation, desk research, KI and group interviews, visits
Date
May-September 2022
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, visitsDate:
March - May 2021
Project
External final evaluation of the action “Building Capacity for Civilian Protection in Eastern Ukraine” funded
by the European UnionClient
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
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.
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.
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
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
Our clients