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Training
References
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Deepak Nikarthil

Deepak Nikarthil

Greater Noida

Summary

Dynamic Programme Lead with comprehensive expertise in program management, MERL, and stakeholder engagement, emphasizing public policy and empowerment of women and marginalized groups.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Programme Lead

Change Alliance Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
08.2023 - Current
  • Led governance and climate change programs in India for Christian Aid UK.
  • Managed entire project lifecycle from conception to grant management.
  • Working on social justice and climate resilience for women, Dalit, and tribal communities.
  • Monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning of the impacts for enhancing and fundraising.

Consultant- Research and Editing

The Inclusivity Project
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Authored global and regional report on communities discriminated by work and descent.
  • Edited five national reports from Asia, ensuring consistency and high quality.

Program Coordinator- Health Initiatives

Cividep India
Bangalore
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Steered Multi-Actor Partnership (MAP) focused on health and gender in garment sector.
  • Conducted research identifying health vulnerabilities among women garment workers.
  • Facilitated multi-stakeholder dialogues to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Managed donor relations and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability.

Lead- Inclusive Development

Swasti Health Catalyst
Bangalore
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Designed and managed programs for inclusive healthcare development.
  • Facilitated cross-learning events among government, academia, and NGOs.
  • Supported USAID India partners in establishing monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems.

Program and Research Manager

Swadhikar - Asia Dalit Rights Forum
New Delhi
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Represented organization at UN and EU platforms, promoting sustainable development and human rights.
  • Managed multi-country programs across South Asia with a focus on disaster risk reduction.
  • Conducted impactful research on marginalized communities to guide strategic planning.
  • Developed proposals and managed donor communications to secure necessary funding.

Technical Expert- Consultant

Nielsen India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2014 - 01.2015
  • Developed educational documents by evaluating NACO surveys and ensuring strict quality control.
  • Compiled survey results to support clear reporting and effective dissemination.

Education

Ph.D. - Public Policy And Governance

Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi
02-2015

Master of Philosophy - Law and Governance

Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi
07-2010

Master of Arts - International Relations

Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi
06-2008

Bachelor of Arts - Political History

St Stephens College
Delhi
01.2006

Skills

  • Program management and project management
  • Research and analysis
  • Networking and advocacy
  • Donor and stakeholder engagement
  • Policy writing
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Member of the Project Advisory Committee on the SCP of the SEEDS Program, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India (2018-2022)
  • Qualified UGC-NET in 2008 in politics and international studies

Training

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment and Learning, Karl Koben Institute of Development (KKID), 2022
  • Project Management- Visioning, Collective Leadership Institute, 2023

References

  • Semeda Steves, Head of Programmes, Change Alliance Pvt. Ltd., +917042292102, Ssteves@changealliance.co.in
  • Paul Divakar, Executive Director, The Inclusivity Project, India/USA, +919910046813, pauldivakar@theinclusivityproject.org
  • Beena Pallical, General Secretary, Swadhikar, India, +919958797404, beena@ncdhr.org.in

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1

Timeline

Programme Lead

Change Alliance Pvt. Ltd.
08.2023 - Current

Consultant- Research and Editing

The Inclusivity Project
06.2023 - 08.2023

Program Coordinator- Health Initiatives

Cividep India
05.2022 - 06.2023

Lead- Inclusive Development

Swasti Health Catalyst
05.2021 - 02.2022

Program and Research Manager

Swadhikar - Asia Dalit Rights Forum
01.2015 - 01.2021

Technical Expert- Consultant

Nielsen India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2014 - 01.2015

Ph.D. - Public Policy And Governance

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Master of Philosophy - Law and Governance

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Master of Arts - International Relations

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Bachelor of Arts - Political History

St Stephens College
Deepak Nikarthil