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 Delhi02-2015
Master of Philosophy - Law and Governance
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi07-2010
Master of Arts - International Relations
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi06-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political History
St Stephens College
Delhi01.2006
Skills
- Program management and project management
- Research and analysis
- Networking and advocacy
- Donor and stakeholder engagement
- Policy writing
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
Websites
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