Ieshan Misri
Public Policy Professional
New Delhi,DL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Member, Education and Research
Preshti (Nyaya Foundation)
Delhi, Delhi
08.2020 - Current
- Managed and Consulted on Project on enhancing education opportunities and rehabilitation of the prison and juvenile home inmates particularly in Delhi.
- Steered Government outreach and communication with the prison authorities and other CSO working in the same domain.
- Conducted Qualitative study on “Teacher’s Perspective and Experiences with Online Mode of Education post Lockdown” and produced a detailed report on the same.
Sr. Research Associate
Citizens' Foundation for Policy Solutions (CFPS)
Delhi, Delhi
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Advised on high-level hiring decisions for key leadership positions, conducted senior hire interviews and nominated new board members.
- Lead the consultations that culminated in conceptualization and establishment of a permanent official research service for the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Delhi Assembly Research Centre (DARC),
- Designed and executed studies to support usability of solutions, analyze data and provide actionable recommendations to project team working on “Tackling Smog in Delhi: Existing Mechanisms and Proposed Improvements” wherein various causes of smog and low air-quality in Delhi have been enquired into and various administrative, policy, and technological measures to tackle it have been suggested.
- Consulted on the draft of an amendment bill to Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code relating to anti-stalking laws in context of ‘Cyberstalking’.
Project Consultant
Sewa Bharti J&K
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
09.2014 - 07.2018
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency for the project named “Ath-root” which aimed to secure financial independence and economic empowerment of Kashmiri women residing in Jagti migrant camp near Jammu city, having displaced from their homes in Kashmir due to communal violence.
- Established parameters and managed schedule throughout project.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules strengthening the framework of alternate learning for the kids of age 6-12, belonging to extremely backward areas of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Supported Senior project managers in managing schedules and milestones of relief and rehabilitation work in the flood-affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir in 2014 and wrote a detailed report of the work which was presented to PMO.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy
Jindal School of Government And Public Policy
O.P. Jindal Global University SonipatCertificate Program - Project Management
Indian Institute of Technology
DelhiBachelor of Arts - Political Science, Philosophy And Education
University of Jammu
Jammu, J&KSkills
Project Management
Program Design and Evaluation
Qualitative and Quantative Research Methods
Government outreach and Communication
Accomplishments
- Fellow at Global Policy Diplomacy and Sustainability Fellowship
- Research Volunteer with UNDP Seoul Policy Centre.
Timeline
Consulting Member, Education and Research
Preshti (Nyaya Foundation)
08.2020 - Current
Sr. Research Associate
Citizens' Foundation for Policy Solutions (CFPS)
08.2018 - 05.2020
Project Consultant
Sewa Bharti J&K
09.2014 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Public Policy
Jindal School of Government And Public Policy
Certificate Program - Project Management
Indian Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Philosophy And Education
University of Jammu