MERLIN JOCHEBETH
Chennai
Summary
Versatile and committed Program Executive with eight years of comprehensive experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring organizational programs. Proficient in managing program budgets, creating impactful strategies, and addressing challenges effectively. A dynamic leader and team builder with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, dedicated to delivering high-quality services with a goal-oriented mindset.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Executive – Gender Desk
Church of South India
04.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Social Empowerment: Vision in Action
- Designed and implemented educational resources and awareness programs focusing on gender, child rights, and disabilities.
- Organized and facilitated training programs, including Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions on gender equality, women’s rights, human rights, and disability rights.
- Coordinated project schedules, budget planning, and financial reporting, including Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) compliance.
- Drafted program documentation, meeting minutes, and maintained communication with funding partners.
- Developed proposals and project designs for subsequent program phases
- Social Empowerment: Vision in Action
Education
PGDM (MBA) -
LIBA
06.2025
Master of Art - Human Rights and Duties Education
Ethiraj College for Women
01.2016
Bachelor of Art - English Literature
Ethiraj College for Women
01.2014
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Budget planning and management
- Group and individual training
- Child development expertise
- Administrative knowledge
- Effective communication
- Trainer and mentor
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Policy writing
- Financial reporting
Accomplishments
- Completed coursework on Human Rights Education (People's Watch, 05/01/20).
- Authored a thesis on 'Human Rights Perspective: Physical and Verbal Abuse by Coaches in Sports.'
- Funds raised for my project totaled approximately €74,000 for Phase 1 and €80,000 for Phases 2 and 3.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, additional funds were raised exclusively for livelihood initiatives, specifically supporting women's self-help groups and individuals seeking to transition out of sex work.
- Cricket team captain – achieved University Zonal level winner.
- Academic Field Visits and Learnings: State Human Rights Commission of India, Organization for Eelam Refugees Rehabilitation, Centre for Cyber Forensics, University of Madras, Kalakshetra Foundation, Theosophical Society.
Languages
- Tamil, Oral & Written
- English, Oral & Written
Conferences And Trainings
- Local Peace Building Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, January 2023, September 2018
- Gender Consolidation & Sustainable Development Goal conference, Nagpur, December 2022
- Gender, Leadership, and Power Consultation conference, Imphal, December 2019
- Conflict Analysis and Human Rights conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 2017
Timeline
Program Executive – Gender Desk
Church of South India
04.2017 - Current
PGDM (MBA) -
LIBA
Master of Art - Human Rights and Duties Education
Ethiraj College for Women
Bachelor of Art - English Literature
Ethiraj College for Women
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