Viktor Chistyakov Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Us

• Review of SDG funding proposals submitted by the UN Country Teams

• Private practice; remote provision of legal advisory services• Fields: Environmental litigation and environmental law in Russia

• Liaising and fund-raising to organize and conduct annual Global Goals Jam workshops developing social entrepreneurship / startups to attain specific targets of the Sustainable Development Goals• Operational and logistical support for and facilitating of workshop to be held at the Impact Hub office in New York in October 2024• Leading PR and communications teams for the GGJ workshops• Jams previously conducted in China (Xuzhou; remotely), Russia (Moscow , Saint-Petersburg, Sochi; in person) and the U.S. (New York; in person)

New York, Ny, Us

• Prepared substantive input to the Fourth UN Conference on Small Island Developing States by liaising with colleagues in the internal teams, UNDP Country Offices, and Regional Bureaus concerning policy briefs, bilateral meeetings with donor country delegations, and UNDP side events at the Conference• Liaised with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs on organizational and logistical issues related to the Conference• Prepared substantive UNDP input for the upcoming Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3), including, inter alia, compiling relevant knowledge products and UNDP donor country reports. Ensuring follow up to the Conference by drafting UNDP's Offer on LLDCs

• Consulted on incorporation of European companies in Russia and environmental litigation• Clients: Bellona Foundation (Norway), MKA Law (Finland)

Vilnius, Lt

• Advised activists in re: environmental information requests and prospects of environmental litigation• Represented environmental acivists before the line committees of Saint-Petersburg City Administration, law enforcement agencies and environmental protection agencies

• Represented the Organization in the United Nations processes and policy tracks covering sustainable development financing and poverty eradication, including the follow-up and review of attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)• Raised awareness of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, including the SDGs and teaching the application design thinking approaches to related startup projects in Russia• Ran the development operations of the Organization: - contacted and engaged donors- Increased awareness of the Organization's activities and impact among the local Russian public agencies, diplomatic and international NGO communities

New York, New York, Us

• Reviewed and updated the terms of vendor and third party contracts for compliance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)• Drafted and edited consent notices for alignment with data privacy and data protection requirements under GDPR (over 90 000 participants in over 40 IIE's programs)• Administered and reviewed surveys of IIE’s vendors assessing the state of compliance with the GDPR, including the review of encryption and data protection standards• Reviewed and updated internal corporate policies for vendor management at IIE

New York, Ny, Us

• Reviewed and drafted verification responses in No-Fault insurance investigations • Managed the intake, registration and distribution of verification documentation• Conducted legal research and review of medical documentation in preparation for examinations under oath

New York, Ny, Us

• Staffed and oversaw document review and translation projects globally• Ran logistical, accounting and review database management operations• Managed and resolved issues in the areas of talent acquisition, human resources, and remuneration of temporary staff

Bordeaux, France, Fr

• Managed public outreach, networking and identification of business opportunities• Developed firm’s internal resources, including databases and collaboration platforms• Provided research support in the areas of consulting services, including economic and social development indicators for sub-Saharan and East Africa• Drafted and edited expressions of interest and proposals for tender submissions

Geneva, Ch

• Managed all aspects of advising, determining eligibility and facilitating repatriation of individuals, including logistical and travel arrangements• Liaised with migration, court, and law enforcement authorities, calling their attention to human trafficking crimes • Organized and conducted workshops and training sessions with social protection and law enforcement agencies

Geneva, Ch

• Managed the intake, interviewing process, and determination of refugee status for asylum seekers • Coordinated resettlement of refugees, liaising with governmental, intergovernmental and diplomatic authorities • Presented at stakeholder events, conferences, and roundtables covering migration and asylum issues in Russia

New York, Ny, Us

• Served as a focal point for information gathering and liaising with UN delegates• Addressed member states’ queries with special focus on attainment of Millenium Development Goals (MDG)• Attended plenary meetings and resolution negotiations of the UNGA Second Committee• Briefed MDG support team on the relevant aspects of the Second Committee’s activities

• Built and maintained client relationships, organized relevant conferences and meetings• Assessed clients’ needs and provided customized services and products as appropriate• Coordinated drafting of marketing presentations and commercial services proposals

New York, Ny, Us

• Provided research support to Group's attorneys addressing compliance inquiries from domestic and foreign financial institutions, including daily regulatory updates • Developed and streamlined internal database on regulatory compliance• Drafted client memoranda concerning changes in the U.S. financial enforcement regime, including release of new AML and OFAC regulations

• Managed document production and document reviews• Conducted background legal and financial research, cite- and fact-checked motions and briefs

• Reviewed and translated unpaid Holocaust Era insurance policies and claims to determine compensation amounts• Forwarded final compensation amounts to ICHEIC’s HQ in London for review• Disclosed compensation offer letters to insurance policy holders or their families

Geneva, Ch

• Provided research and organizational support in preparation for Migration and Health Conference • Prepared agenda and background materials on GATS Mode 4 for Migration and Trade Conference

New York, New York, Us

• Submitted legal and medical records to defendant law firms• Administered payment allocations to asbestos exposure clients

New York, Ny, Us

• Collected photographic materials and researched topics for the Fall 2001 issue of the United Nations Secretariat Bulletin• Managed housing inquiries for all UN staff and personnel• Maintained UN housing offers database

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science

Master'S Degree, International Public Law, European Law

Master'S Degree, International Development

U.S. Bar Preparatory Course, Law