JEETHU ELZA CHERIAN CHACKO
New Delhi,DL
Summary
Analyst with over five years of successful experience in political communications and public policy. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in analyzing South Asia's political, defence and social landscape. Strengths in strategic communications and project management; backed by training in open source monitoring and analysis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Defence Research Officer
Australian High Commission
, India
01.2019 - Current
- Commendation of Performing Exceptionally.
- Analytical products and issue briefs on Indian policy were recommended to the Australian Prime Minister.
- Initiated policy discussion between India and Australia on Gender Diversity in the Armed Forces.
- Collaborated with Defence team's social media campaign.
- Providing research and analytical support to Office of the Defence Attaché; assisting for defence engagement activities; and key liaison for First Secretary Defence.
Senior Editor
The Diplomatist Magazine (LB Associates)
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Coordinated publication and content engagement with international and national scholars; managed magazine’s social media presence; interviewed dignitaries
- Trained and supervised copy editors and associates on expectations, processes and organization style guidelines.
Associate Editor
Media Today (A media-analytical organisation)
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Provided analytical insights and editorial review on key national and international developments to High Commissions and UN agencies in India; and added to UNICEF’s goals of raising awareness of Indian Government’s socio-economic and development initiatives such as the MMR Vaccination campaign.
- Provided primary analysis to UNICEF on changes in Indian laws pertaining to offenders of child-abuse.
- Provided political analysis to UNICEF in the backdrop of elections.
Full-time Mom
Maternity Break
05.2017 - 01.2018
- World of ‘baby grows and no sleep’
Regional Media Analyst
Embassy of the United States of America
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Won Exceptional Performance Award for regional media insights and editorial reviews of sub- contracted employees monitoring vernacular media.
- Identified, in 2016, the trend of increasing radicalization among middle-class youth in Kerala (a south Indian state). To put this in context - majority of Indian terrorists joining ISIS came from this state and a major think-tank in India produced a primer on this trend only in 2019.
- Provided analytic insights on South Asia with special focus on counter-terrorism and radicalization in the region and analyzed media landscape.
Monitoring Journalist
British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Provided key insights on geo-politics in Iran and West Asian region.
- Managed editorial review and publishing of products by Iran Monitoring team in Afghanistan.
- Developed and applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to contribute to attention-grabbing stories.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
Research Intern
Indian Council of World Affairs, ICWA (Think-tank affiliated to Indian foreign ministry)
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Produced write-ups on global developments.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn more about Indian foreign policy and international affairs.
Girls Cadet Instructor (Volunteer)
National Cadet Corps, NCC, Ministry of Defence
03.2008 - 06.2009
- Ensured safety and security of Cadets during training events while being conversant with procedural provision of medical aid in case of medical emergencies.
- Coordinated and Hosted National NCC Rally which had the then Defence Minister as Chief Guest.
- Youth Exchange Programme to Russia
- All-India Second Prize for India Corner Briefing
- Best Out – Going NCC Cadet in College
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
UK 10.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
Kerala, India 07.2006 - 03.2009
Master of Arts - Security & Defence Laws
NALSAR UNIVERSITY of LAW
Hyderabad, India 10.2020 - Current
Skills
Political Communications
Public Policy
Analysis and Research
Strategic Communications
Open Source Monitoring
Social Media
Planning and Coordination
Multitasking abilities
Writing and Reporting
Certification
English: CEFR C1 (Advanced), British Council
Publications
The Outlook, The Diplomatist and with the Indian Council of World Affairs (a think tank affiliated to the Indian foreign ministry).
Timeline
Master of Arts - Security & Defence Laws
NALSAR UNIVERSITY of LAW
10.2020 - Current
Defence Research Officer
Australian High Commission
01.2019 - Current
Senior Editor
The Diplomatist Magazine (LB Associates)
08.2018 - 11.2018
Associate Editor
Media Today (A media-analytical organisation)
01.2018 - 07.2018
Full-time Mom
Maternity Break
05.2017 - 01.2018
Regional Media Analyst
Embassy of the United States of America
11.2016 - 05.2017
Monitoring Journalist
British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC
04.2016 - 11.2016
Research Intern
Indian Council of World Affairs, ICWA (Think-tank affiliated to Indian foreign ministry)
01.2016 - 03.2016
Master of Arts - International Relations
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
10.2009 - 10.2010
Girls Cadet Instructor (Volunteer)
National Cadet Corps, NCC, Ministry of Defence
03.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
07.2006 - 03.2009