Ніка

Nika Kiyanytsia​
Odesa, Ukraine
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SUMMARY
Humanitarian manager with deep experience in logistics, procurement, documentation, and
operations. Fluent in English and Ukrainian with work experience in multiple countries (Ukraine,
Romania), with more than a decade of engagement with local civil society and activism organizations.
EDUCATION​
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University​ Kharkiv/Remote, Ukraine
Faculty of Philology, Journalism Major​ 2013 - 2018
●​ Achieved 97/100 on diploma defence on ethical and legal coverage of incidents in the media
●​ Class president for 3 years, worked with students and administration to improve processes
at the university (remote studying, event scheduling, etc.)
College of Computer Technologies (of Odesa State Environmental University)​ Odesa, Ukraine
Computer and Intellectual Systems Maintenance​ 2008 - 2012
●​ Finalist in regional English-language competition covering grammar and rhetoric
WORK EXPERIENCE
IsraAID (https://www.israaid.org/)​ Odesa, Ukraine
Logistics Manager, Ukraine Mission​ Feb 2024 - Present
●​ Managed logistics operations for all the Ukraine mission across two offices, covering trips
and deliveries, collaborating with procurement and overseeing transport, documentation,
cargo, and field support
●​ Launched and managed IsraAid’s driver fleet across all three cities, including recruitment,
supervision, standard procedure development, and operational oversight
●​ Strengthened partnerships with UN agencies, improving warehouse-level collaboration and
facilitating increased participation in inter-agency convoys from 1 to over 20
●​ Participated regularly in inventory management, cluster meetings, professional training
sessions, and general humanitarian professional development

Dignity Aid International (https://dignityaidinternational.org/)​ Odesa, Ukraine
Project Officer, Ukraine Mission​ 2023 - 2024
●​ Launched the Dignity Aid Village project in villages across the three southern oblasts,
planning and executing 5 distributions in 5 months with minimal team and budget
●​ Developed standard operating procedures for the new organization, including needs
assessments, procurement management, and logistics support
●​ Contributed to development of reporting and fundraising materials based on the organization’s
work delivering hygiene, food, and other humanitarian materials across the south of Ukraine
Manifest Mira (https://www.manifestmira.org/)​ Constanța, Romania & Odesa, Ukraine
Humanitarian Aid & Logistics Manager​ 2022-2023
●​ Received and processed requests for humanitarian aid from organizations and individuals
●​ Coordinated volunteer teams in packing aid kits and arranging warehouse
●​ Communicated with/reported to international and local NGOs concerning needs assessments
●​ Managed Odesa Aid Hub warehouse inventory and international cargo shipments
Project Manager​ 2019-2021
●​ Carried out “I want, I can, I will” conference for children from orphanages in Odesa region
●​ Coordinated procurement and refurbishing of computers for children as an educational project
●​ Advocated for and worked on implementing deinstitutionalization reform and children rights
●​ Took part in fundraising for the most expensive medicines in the world (the drug
Zolgensma), which became a social movement entitled #Childrenwewillmakeit
Red Head Cafe at OIFF Food Court ([open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)​ Odesa, Ukraine
Operations Manager​ 2018
●​ One of first local implementers of QR code payment via Telegram, promoted by Taskombank
●​ Managed multiple assignments at cafe including purchasing, partnerships, events, and facility
Regional Medias (primarily Kolokol.od.ua)​ Odesa, Ukraine
Journalist​ 2015 - 2018
●​ Produced content in various formats about urban art, transportation systems, film reviews, etc.
●​ Covered local news and conducted interviews with opinion leaders in the region
Self-Employed​ Odesa, Ukraine
Marketing Representative & Photographer​ 2008 - 2013
●​ Represented brands in various promotional environments and photographed events
QUALIFICATIONS & REGISTRATIONS​
●​ Category B Ukraine Driver’s Licence (cars and small vans)