Key skills and expertise

Bringing over nine years of experience in international development, the expert excels in program and project management, particularly in public health and social development. Key skills include gender-responsive program design, statistical analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Career highlights include leading initiatives that have benefited over 10 million individuals and managing multi-million dollar projects. Responsibilities have included providing technical assistance in low- and middle-income countries and holding leadership roles such as State Consultant and Regional Manager. The expert demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, policy development, and capacity building for international and local projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with UNICEF on public health and nutrition programs in India, focusing on gender-sensitive design and implementation. This collaboration involved leading projects supported by UNICEF, providing technical assistance, and conducting evaluations. The projects were national in scope, targeting marginalized populations and involving capacity building for government stakeholders. The expert's work also included collaboration with international organizations to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors including public health, food security, humanitarian aid, and program management, the expert has held roles such as State Consultant, Regional Manager, and Research Consultant. Responsibilities have included program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes gender-responsive approaches and strategic stakeholder engagement. Their work spans regional and national projects in India and South Sudan, focusing on initiatives that address systemic societal inequities and promote sustainable development. Extensive geographic experience in these regions has provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, utilizing these language skills in professional contexts, including work in India and South Sudan, and in collaboration with multilingual teams on international development projects. The expert holds an MSc in Public Health – Health Services Research from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom. Additionally, they have an MSc in Foods & Nutrition – Clinical & Public Health Nutrition and a BSc in Home Science – Foods & Nutrition, both from Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, India. These qualifications have been assessed as equivalent to Canadian Master's degrees by WES.