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Chahana Khattar
New Delhi
Summary
Results-driven professional with 5+ years in Founder’s Office, Operations, Executive Assistance, and Program Coordination. Skilled in stakeholder communication, project execution, and managing priorities in fast-paced environments. Experienced in data analysis, grant administration, and strategic planning, contributing to efficient operations and successful programs. Strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities enhance organizational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Associate
International Initiative for Impact Evaluation
London
07.2022 - Current
- Provided executive support to the Director, managing schedules, meetings, and stakeholder engagement.
- Acted as bid manager for funding proposals, drafting budgets and coordinating inputs.
- Oversaw consultant resource management, from recruitment to invoicing and contract extensions.
- Coordinated cross-department operations (HR, IT, Finance) ensuring smooth office functioning.
- Managed financial administration including invoices, receipts, and expense tracking.
- Arranged staff travel logistics (visas, insurance, reimbursements).
Assistant to CEO
Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation
New Delhi
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Supported CEO with daily operations, correspondence, and strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated board-level communication and facilitated senior management meetings.
- Managed program budgets, donations, and HR recruitment processes.
- Organized complex travel itineraries and event logistics.
Junior Consultant
Central Adoption Resource Authority
New Delhi
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Liaised with state governments and agencies for adoption data management.
- Handled public grievance redressal and supervised a team of tele-counselors.
- Conducted Pan-India training sessions for adoption portal operations.
Senior Programme Manager
Will be the Change Technologies
Gurgaon
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Led CSR project documentation, proposals, and impact evaluation.
- Managed brand marketing strategies and social media awareness campaigns.
Senior Business Manager
Power to Empower Skills
Noida
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed and managed CSR proposals, tenders, and SSC affiliations.
- Oversaw operations team and proposal acquisitions.
Business Development Manager
Bharti AXA General Insurance
New Delhi
12.2013 - 10.2016
- Acquired new business through intermediaries and broker relationships.
- Achieved targets (₹80L vs ₹86L) across commercial and health segments.
- Supported CSR initiatives with Bharti Foundation.
Programme Manager
Plan India
New Delhi
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Directed program planning and budgeting to ensure alignment with performance objectives.
- Coordinated evaluation studies and engaged stakeholders to gather insights for program enhancements.
Education
M.A. - Urban & Rural Community Development
Bharati Vidyapeeth University
Pune01-2011
B.A. - Sociology (Hons.)
Delhi University
New Delhi01-2009
Skills
- Executive assistance
- Operations management
- Project coordination
- Client and stakeholder communication
- Tools and platforms
- AI workflow support
- Data analysis
Certification
- Leading Project Teams, Delhi, India, 2024
- Social Media Marketing (HubSpot Academy), Ongoing (2026)
- AI Mastery Certificate Program (Coursiv), Ongoing (2026)
Hobbies and Interests
- Wellness & Fitness
- Urban Gardening
- Community Volunteering
Languages
- Hindi
- English
- French
- Spanish
Core Skills
Calendar management, Travel planning, Confidential correspondence, Expense tracking, Procurement, HR/Finance coordination, Resource scheduling, Consultant management, Bid proposals, Board-level correspondence, Cross-functional collaboration, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Trello, Slack, Notion, Linear, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Affiliations
- Volunteered for Make-A-Wish foundation (Delhi)- Worked with Cancer patients
- Participated in the training program for Social Worker's by ‘NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION', Delhi (Feb2011).
- Interned as an Assistant Counsellor with Cipla Foundation, Pune(2010)
- Participated in World Health Confluence 2012 on Market Based Partnership for Health conducted & supported by USAID (May2012)
Timeline
Program Associate
International Initiative for Impact Evaluation
07.2022 - Current
Assistant to CEO
Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation
12.2019 - 06.2022
Junior Consultant
Central Adoption Resource Authority
01.2019 - 06.2019
Senior Programme Manager
Will be the Change Technologies
08.2018 - 12.2018
Senior Business Manager
Power to Empower Skills
01.2017 - 08.2018
Business Development Manager
Bharti AXA General Insurance
12.2013 - 10.2016
Programme Manager
Plan India
07.2011 - 07.2013
M.A. - Urban & Rural Community Development
Bharati Vidyapeeth University
B.A. - Sociology (Hons.)
Delhi University