Nikita Choudhury
Kolkata
Summary
Experienced Project and Data Management Professional with a strong background in managing education projects, data analysis, and system-level reforms. Proven expertise in designing and implementing monitoring systems, driving data-driven decision-making, and leading district-level educational initiatives. Adept at collaborating with government officials and stakeholders to achieve strategic goals in education reform,
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Central Lead
IPAC
Kolkata
06.2022 - Current
- Currently working as a Field Central Lead at I-PAC, where I am responsible for overseeing and managing field operations for various governance campaigns, such as DKB and SSM.
- Conducting field visits for tool testing, dipsticks, training observations and Classroom Observation for Kanyashree Prakalpa scheme in West Bengal
- Created concept note and monitoring and evaluation plan for a major scheme of West Bengal known as Duare Ration. [Project Budget ~2400Cr]
Senior Associate
Highland De Lamer Pvt Ltd.
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted professional market research to identify international target markets, market conditions and customer behaviour which increased our exports by 26.3%.
Analyst
I-PAC
Kolkata, Goa & Tripura
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Skillfully executed a remarkably efficient awareness campaign, specifically tailored to reach 8.8 Crore beneficiaries, with a rigorous analysis of target demographics and communities.
- Previously worked in the Campaign to team to execute large-scale campaigns such as Didi ke Bolo, Duare Sarkar, Bongodhwani Yatra, etc.
Gandhi Fellowship
Piramal Foundation
Sitamarhi, Bihar
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Led the District Transformation Program under the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy.
- Strengthened district-level monitoring systems and conducted field visits to observe classroom practices and tool testing.
- Built capacity among district and block-level education officials through joint visits and targeted workshops.
- Received letter of appreciation from the DM of Sitamarhi District for reducing the attrition rate of the students in secondary schools by 37%.
Education Intern
Barefoot College
NTPC Talcher, Odisha
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Collaborated on NTPC's Talcher Thermal Power Station GEM (Girl Empowerment Mission) project with Barefoot College, focusing on improving educational standards
- Led the development and adoption of monitoring systems to strengthen district-level educational initiatives.
- Enhanced schooling and education access for girls from surrounding villages with limited or no basic education opportunities.
Education
MA in Development Studies -
NIT Rourkela
Rourkela05.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Sambalpur University
Rourkela05.2016
Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Academic Capacity Building
- UI/UX
- Trend Analysis
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Stakeholder Management
- Operations
Timeline
Field Central Lead
IPAC
06.2022 - Current
Senior Associate
Highland De Lamer Pvt Ltd.
11.2021 - 06.2022
Analyst
I-PAC
11.2019 - 11.2021
Gandhi Fellowship
Piramal Foundation
06.2019 - 10.2019
Education Intern
Barefoot College
05.2019 - 06.2019
MA in Development Studies -
NIT Rourkela
Bachelor of Arts -
Sambalpur University
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