A Gender rights Advocate, Writer and Consultant.
CV
Professional Summary
A result focused and execution-driven professional with over six years of experience in grant management, policy advocacy, research and analysis, donor engagement, capacity building, stakeholder management and community development that has majorly revolved around intersectional feminist issues. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my experience and strong background in critical thinking, problem solving frameworks as well as sound judgement capabilities to drive positive change and advance global development initiatives.
Skills
Content Strategy Writing Research Policy & Data Analysis Campaign Management Podcast Production Stakeholder Management Grant Management Social Media Events Fundraising Creative Initiatives
Work Experience
July 2023 — Present
Program Officer, Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi
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Monitor the Embassy’s Sri Lanka portfolio which includes 13 project partners working on diverse development issues and serve as the primary point of contact with the partners, providing updates and programmatic information.
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Craft, edit and review project contracts and agreements ensuring its compliance with the grant management principles.
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Manage and monitor project budgets and disbursements, and work across teams to develop accurate financial reports.
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Implement timely project reviews often including field visits to ensure that partners deliver high quality outputs that are in line with the agreement and are provided with adequate support when met with challenging situations.
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Plan and manage high level visits between the two countries and curate programs as per the nature of the visit.
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Prepare high quality reports for diverse stakeholders including the Embassy staff as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Norway on various foreign policy issues particularly those relating to Sri Lanka and India.
June 2022 — June 2023
Assistant Manager, Ministry of Women and Child Development Desk at Invest India
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Managed and designed the Ministry’s gender data resource project which sought to compile all the available national women and child specific data under one online portal.
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Single handedly collected, tabulated and monitored gender specific data available across various national indices and creatively presented this to the team through infographics from time to time.
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Provided direct assistant to MoWCD’s Statistical Advisor in evaluating India’s gender data available across various national and international indices and suggested best possible solutions to improve the country’s global standing.
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Created and periodically disbursed information as well as communication material in order to connect gender related data with advocacy efforts and action for diverse audience.
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Responsible for writing and editing talking points, reports, policy briefs as well as answers to parliamentary questions.
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Collaborated and worked closely with different ministries, private sector as well as international organisations to bring about a positive change in regard to gender justice and outline the significant role that the Ministry can potentially play.
April 2022 — June 2022
Consultant, FORUM — ASIA
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Led and managed the organisation’s short term research project outlining the repressive measures that were posed either during or post-COVID-19 pandemic and evaluating its impact on human rights defenders across South Asia.
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Conducted in-depth country research on the matter and prepared a comprehensive overview explaining the overall implication of repressive measures related to COVID-19 on human rights and civic spaces across the subcontinent.
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Reviewed, edited and provided feedback for country reports received from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Pakistan explaining the repercussions of these measures and its subsequent impact.
April 2022 — June 2022
Consultant, Fearless Collective
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Reached out to and engaged with diverse stakeholders to seek project collaborations and enhance community engagement to further the LGBTIQ+ cause.
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Responsible for crafting, editing, and reviewing compelling grant proposals, donor reports, and other necessary materials in adherence with grant funder guidelines.
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Proactively reached out and established contacts with donor organisations that do not accept unsolicited applications.
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Regularly designed and developed advocacy content for the organisation’s website and social media platforms.
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Developed a strategy for the organisation to gain traction regarding its work and cause through different media platforms
November 2021 — March 2022
Consultant [Country Coordinator for India], Women's Regional Network
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Designed research strategies and conducted periodic primary, secondary as well as field studies on compelling gender issues such as the impact of COVID-19 on women, Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan and its implication for women, etc.
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Prepared and edited research reports, organisational statements, letters for diverse stakeholders and opinionated pieces.
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Coordinated between the India Core group members and the Global Secretariat ensuring information is streamlined.
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Identified opportunities for raising funds and prepare grant proposals for local level initiatives.
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Compiled and edited financial reports and documentation for the fiscal agent, donors as well as core group members.
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Created and implemented social media strategy for the organisation.
March 2019 — October 2021
Researcher, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies
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Built the institution’s gender profile by independently spearheading research projects on analysing India’s engagement with the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda and mapping the gendered impact of the COVID19 pandemic in the Indian society
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Responsible for designing survey, data collection and analysis, and articulation of results of the projects in diverse formats
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Regularly monitored and analysed gender mainstreaming efforts in response to various security concerns in the Asia Pacific region
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Assisted in outreach and operational activities: maintained the social media handles of the organisation (increasing the engagement rate by 40% in a year), designed the monthly newsletter, and prepared monthly team reports
Education
2016 — 2017
Australian National University
Masters of International Relations (Advanced)
Honors and Awards: Graduated with an Honors degree and published a thesis on The Problems of NATO's R2P Implementation in Libya: Has the international Community Learnt its Lesson?
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2012 — 2015
Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi
Bachelor of Political Science (Honors)
Coursework: Global Politics and International Relations theory; Comparative Politics; Development Processes in India; United Nations and its branches
Honors and Awards: First Class Honors; Excellence in Academics Award
Additional Affiliations
February 2023 — February 2023
Visitng Fellow, Observer Research Foundation
Focusing on the intersection of policy advice and academic research, actively wrote opiniated pieces, research briefs as well as in depth research papers about gender security issues, particularly in terms of understanding the Women, Peace and Security agenda, and identifying how women in different conflict contexts are being impacted.
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July 2013 — July 2023
Executive Director, Global Youth
Developed and evolved the organisation’s visions as a founder member, and established International Youth Forums in 14 countries by officially engaging with diplomatic missions. Directly led a team of 40 members each year and executed over 50 interactive sessions with diplomats, academicians and scholars from around the globe
September 2016 — September 2017
Vice President, Women in Leadership, ANU
Coordinated with different divisions and provided leadership training to the members. Also, developed advocacy and campaigning strategies for women empowerment