Manisha Pandit
New Delhi
Summary
Early career researcher with extensive experience at The Coalition for Food and Nutrition Security, excelling in project management and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, leading to impactful health initiatives. Adept at establishing KPIs and facilitating workshops, driving performance improvements and consensus among diverse groups.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Knowledge Management, Research and Communication
The Coalition for Food and Nutrition Security
New Delhi
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Engaged with coalition members and partner institutions to establish evidence-based practices fostering public discourse on health and nutrition issues.
- Spearheaded knowledge sharing initiatives aimed at both internal and external audiences through strategic communication approaches.
- Led efforts in documenting effective project interventions, facilitating collaboration, and showcasing impactful outcomes.
- Identified, recorded, and presented scalable innovative approaches applicable in different settings.
- Orchestrated state-level roundtable discussions with stakeholders including government officials, community representatives, and development partners.
- Cultivated partnerships through collaborative learning environments that addressed key policy challenges.
- Enabled consensus-building among diverse stakeholders to amplify health and nutrition initiatives' effectiveness.
- Streamlined communication mechanisms to enhance information exchange within the coalition.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Streamlined communication channels, improving information flow and decision-making speed.
- Facilitated team meetings and workshops to foster collaboration and share best practices.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Resource Person
NIFT Kangra
Kangra
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Delivered lectures on Media theories to the undergraduate students of Fashion Communication.
Teaching Assistant
Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Delivered lectures on three four-credit courses: Participatory Communication Approaches for Development, Writing for New Media, and Health Communication to the students of MA program in New Media Communication within Department of Mass Communication and Electronic Media.
Guest Faculty/ Full Time Tutor
Jagran Lakecity University
Bhopal
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Delivered Lectures on Media Evolution, Media Management, Communication Research to the undergraduate and post graduate students of Mass Communication.
Trainee
UNICEF
Bhopal
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Supported UNICEF as trainee in implementation of digital library project incorporating ready-to-use Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) package, life-stage specific, covering continuum of care through application of existing BCC materials, products, processes and guidelines.
Education
PhD - Health Communication, Governance and Policy
Central University of Himachal Pradesh
India02-2023
M.Phil - Media Studies
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication
India12-2015
MJ - Master of Journalism
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication
India07-2014
BJMC - Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
India07-2012
Skills
- Project planning and execution
- Policy documentation and advocacy
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Knowledge sharing initiatives
- Facilitation of workshops and reports
- KPI establishment and tracking
- Effective communication strategies
- Knowledge management practices
- Public speaking skills
- Partnership development strategies
- Work prioritization methods
- Lead generation strategies
Journalistic Assignments
- Freelance Reporter (2015), Governance Now
- Intern, CNN-IBN (Editorial) (2013) - Network 18
- Intern, Zee Media Group (2012) (Research Department)
Publications
- The evolution of mediated youth culture: OTT as ‘new television’ in India, off-screen (2021)
- Audience evolution in the streaming age, Frontier Weekly (2019)
- Transform healthcare: time to reframe health communication approaches in the Indian health system, Frontier Weekly (2020)
- Depression among children of Tibetan children in exile: A socio-cultural perspective, institutionalized children explorations, and beyond (2017)
Seminars And Conferences
- Radio Sharda: A harbinger of hope amidst turmoil, national conference on questioning community radio: looking back to look forward, Department of Mass Communication, Savitribai Phule Pune University
- Capacity building programmes for health promotion: A concept review, international conference on communication, culture, and sustainable development, Department of Mass Communication, Aligarh Muslim University
- Political Socialization of Young Voters by Political Parties through social media during the time of National Elections, International seminar on Changing Trends of Election Campaign in Democratic Countries, Kasturbha Gram Rural Institute.
Research
Enhancing health system performance by strengthening health coverage in maternal health care., Studying Policy, Practices and Communication in Maternal Health with reference to National Health Policy 2017.
Accomplishments
- ICSSR Doctoral Fellow
- Young Scholar (2015) India Science Communication Congress
Certification
- The Lancet Maternal Health Series: Global Research and Evidence / London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine(2018).
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Urdu
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
- Professor Pradeep Nair, Department of New Media, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, India, nairdevcom@hpcu.ac.in
- Mr. Ramesh Babu, Executive Director, EFICOR, New Delhi, India, rameshbabu@eficor.org
- Dr. Kavita Chauhan, Principal Consultant and India Health Hub Lead, Oxford Policy Management, India, kavita.chauhan@gmail.com
Timeline
Manager, Knowledge Management, Research and Communication
The Coalition for Food and Nutrition Security
04.2022 - 12.2024
Resource Person
NIFT Kangra
09.2018 - 12.2018
Teaching Assistant
Central University of Himachal Pradesh
01.2017 - 12.2017
Guest Faculty/ Full Time Tutor
Jagran Lakecity University
07.2015 - 12.2015
Trainee
UNICEF
06.2014 - 08.2014
PhD - Health Communication, Governance and Policy
Central University of Himachal Pradesh
M.Phil - Media Studies
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication
MJ - Master of Journalism
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication
BJMC - Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
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