Єлизавета

Novikova Jelizaveta
Expert in humanitarian coordination, analytics, and needs assessment specialist with
experience in team leadership, cluster coordination, and implementation of humanitarian
response in frontline, de-occupied, and host communities in Ukraine. Strong
understanding of the humanitarian architecture in Ukraine and coordination mechanisms,
including security context analysis and advocacy for evidence-based response.
Combining operational response, data analysis, information management, and
coordination with partners and local authorities.

Experience
2025 - 2026
CO Relief Coordination Centre
Contact Team Lead — Multisectoral needs assessment

Phone Coordinated and facilitated humanitarian assistance reaching 606,574
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Coordinated projects supporting communities recovery and development
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valued at over $6 million annually
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Managed a team of 8 people
Kharkiv, Ukraine Led multi-sectoral needs assessment and analytical support to communities.
Coverage: 56 communities / 1,678 settlements

Education Implementation of SSA (Settlement Sustainability Assessment): 20
communities / 631 settlements / 800 indicators (including tool
improvement)
2018 – 2019
Master’s Degree — Preparation of analytical products and research (published 6 per year on
Administrative Management ReliefWeb
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National Development and improvement of data collection methodologies and tools
University (MSNA, SSA, Frontline Monitoring)
Improved analytical and information support to partners (469 cases)
2013 - 2017
Improved analytical inputs for response planning and decision-making
Bachelor’s Degree — Law
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law
University April 2025 – April 2026
WASH Cluster
Regional Coordinator
Expertise Coordinated cluster-level response at oblast level, ensuring alignment of
partners, coverage of needs, and avoidance of duplication, contributing to
Needs assessment (MSNA,
Frontline Monitoring) addressing critical WASH needs of over 239,000 people, including
restoration of water supply systems, rehabilitation of infrastructure, and
Cluster Coordination
delivery of essential hygiene assistance for vulnerable groups, as well as
Development and management
support during evacuations
of data systems and databases
Facilitated regular coordination meetings and ensured information flow
Stakeholder coordination
between local, sub-national, and national cluster levels
(INGOs, NGOs, local authorities)
Led joint analysis of humanitarian needs, security risks, and population
Data analysis and evidence- movements, contributing to HNRP and response planning
based planning
Engaged with local authorities, service providers, and humanitarian actors
Analytical reporting and across 56 hromadas to strengthen coordination and response
presentation
effectiveness
Humanitarian Coordination, Represented cluster priorities at inter-sectoral coordination platforms and
Emergency Response and Crisis
advocated for critical needs, access, and resource mobilization
Coordination
Supported partners in reporting and consolidated data for cluster updates,

Language situation reports, and analytical products
Contributed to emergency preparedness, contingency planning, and
winterization planning processes
Ukrainian - Native
Promoted localization and inclusion by engaging local NGOs and hromada
English - A2+ (Basic working
actors in coordination mechanisms
proficiency in humanitarian Ensured accountability to affected populations (AAP), facilitating feedback
context) loops between communities and humanitarian partners
Russian - Bilingual

2024 - 2025
CO Relief Coordination Centre
Team Lead — Basic Needs

Managed a team of 6 people
Coordinated delivery of humanitarian assistance (WASH, SNFI, protection,
FSL, education)
Collected and analyzed needs data and response coverage at settlement
level
Developed assessment tools to evaluate needs and critical infrastructure
in frontline settlements
Led the rollout of Frontline Monitoring in Kharkiv region
Coordinated engagement with international and local partners, ensuring
alignment and avoiding duplication of assistance
Responded to emergencies and mobilized partners to support affected
populations (shelling, disasters, mass evacuation, support to transit
centers)

June 2024 – April 2026
Child Protection Area of Responsibility
Focal Points at Sub-National Level
Oversaw implementation of child protection interventions across the oblast, ensuring quality, timeliness, and
adherence to CP standards, contributing to a response reaching over 20,000 children
Convened and guided over 50 CP AoR partners on case management, referrals, and service delivery for
vulnerable children, supporting hundreds of child protection cases
Conducted protection risk analysis focused on children, including exposure to violence, family separation, and
psychosocial distress
Facilitated more than 40 coordination meetings, ensuring effective information sharing and alignment among
partners
Strengthened coordination between social services, protection actors, and community-based structures to
improve referral pathways
Advocated for child-specific risks and priorities within inter-sectoral platforms, promoting integration of
protection into multi-sector response
Contributed to development and roll-out of child protection strategies, including prevention and response to
SEA and violence against children
Promoted integration of MHPSS and case management services, improving access to comprehensive support
for at-risk children
Promoted safeguarding and child protection standards, including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse
(PSEA)

2023- 2024
CO Relief Coordination Centre
Humanitarian Specialist / Area Coordinator
Coordinated humanitarian response in communities - 216 settlements
Ensured coordination between local authorities, community representatives,
and humanitarian partners
Developed the SSA questionnaire and led the implementation of
settlement-level monitoring
Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data on security conditions and
population needs in Kharkiv region
Prepared analytical products and presented findings at multi-level
coordination meetings
Facilitated response to community requests in de-occupied settlements by
mobilizing and coordinating partners
Contributed to emergency response operations, supporting affected
populations and coordinating assistance delivery

2020 - 2023
Dim Proektiv / Shok Shop / Tattoo Studio
Copywriter (Marketing Content)
Created marketing and advertising texts for promotional campaigns
Wrote product descriptions and promotional content for e-commerce
Videomaker (Advertising Content)
Produced promotional video content for social media and advertising

2018 - 2022
Dzhagarova Beauty School / Beauty Salon
Art Director
Managed daily operations of the beauty school and salon
Recruited and coordinated staff
Handled administrative and legal documentation
Developed training concepts and coordinated educational programs and workshops
Oversaw implementation and quality of training processes
Planned and executed marketing activities, including social media content
Implementation and development of online training programs