Parul Yadav
Child Protection Officer, UNICEF
Jaipur
Summary
Versatile professional with a law background, currently a UNV Child Protection Officer at UNICEF India, excelling in partnership development and program management. Proven track record in international agencies with a strong commitment to societal impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child Protection Officer
UNICEF
Jaipur
01.2023 - Current
- Analyzed, researched and provided inputs on new applications from non-government organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to sector specialist for admission to official partnerships in alignment with programme sector, field office and India Country Office as required
- Supported development and mobilization for partnerships with relevant NGOs, CSOs and Government departments with meetings, conferences, field visits and liaising to deepen collaboration on UNICEF’s programmatic priority areas and initiatives
- Acted as state focal point for communication for section’s network of NGOs and CSOs to strengthen cooperation, coordination, planning, monitoring and evaluation of partnership with UNICEF
- Provided technical support and expertise to NGO and CSO partnerships with briefings, correspondence, drafting of statutory documents, talking points and advice for overall implementation of programme
- Provided results-based monitoring and reporting on 9 Child Protection Section’s NGO and CSO partners with timely preparation of approval letters, program documents, budgets, RAM Reports, Quarterly Progress Report, Donor Reports and End Year Reports
- Facilitated knowledge sharing through functional support, information, advice and guidance to CSO partnerships in field to foster better involvement in UNICEF’s programme and activities
- Prepared, communicated and delivered quality briefings, analytical notes, data, case studies, IEC material and policy briefs, research inputs for state field office and knowledge products for CP section
- Undertook additional tasks as necessary to support timely compliance with mandates through drafting, reviewing, editing and/or revising texts and documentation for submission to Regional, Global and Country Head Office.
Legal Researcher
Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA)
Jaipur
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted and managed development, roll-out and implementation of ‘UTRC@75’, ‘Digital Justice’, ‘Women and Children’ programmes initiated by State and National Authority with mobilization of resources, development of communication tools, capacity building of judicial stakeholders, and coordination support
- Assisted as state focal point for communication for 36 districts level stakeholders and National Authority for facilitation of collaboration, monitoring and reporting over priority issues of State Legal Aid Authority
- Assisted to proactively identify, analyze and evaluate partnerships with NGOs and CSOs in coordination with organization’s mission and objectives
- Supported planning and collaboration of intergovernmental partnerships between State and District Level stakeholders - Department of Education, Department of Child Rights, Women and Child Development Department, Prison Authorities and Social Justice and Empowerment Department
- Supported state head with briefings, speeches, talking points, correspondence for internal and external communications
- Developed visibility focused communication assets and IEC like flyers, posters, banners, pamphlets, handbooks for organization.
Team Lead of Research and Documentation
Rajasthan State Police Academy
Jaipur
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Independently documented and supported 3-Day capacity building training conducted by International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC, USA) on Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSE) for law enforcement officials of 5 states of India.
Researcher
SIGMA Foundation
Kolkata
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Supported and managed collection of qualitative and quantitative data for nation-wide study on Child Trafficking
- Supervised 12 surveyors in collection of quantitative data from 5 high incident regions in Child Trafficking within State of Rajasthan
- Conducted KIIs and FGDs with key functionaries of Child Protection System
- Prepared, interviewed and documented case studies on lives of child trafficking victims
- Responsible for translation, transcription and codification of collected data.
Lawyer
International Bridges to Justice, Geneva
New Delhi
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported IBJ’s Digital Legal Aid Program though weekly legal aid meetings, communications and monitoring support during COVID-19
- Facilitated convergent partnership between members of National Forum for Prison Reforms, public sector partners and CSOs supporting organization’s initiatives
- Supported implementation of skilling and development programs focused on livelihood generation and vocational training of women and young adults in prisons
- Documented case studies, monthly reports and Biennial Reports (2019-20) as per reporting mandate of Global Headquarters
- Conducted need-based assessment to promote inclusion of out-of-school children or children without access to education.
Research Lawyer
AB Law
New Delhi
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Co-conducted 5 interviews and panel discussions with Ms. Aanchal Basur, Steering committee member of Young Arbitral Women Practice (YAWP), under initiative to highlight leading women in Arbitration across globe
- Assisted in research and publication of Ms. Aanchal Basur’s (Partner at AB Law) upcoming book on International and Domestic Arbitration
- Drafted statement of claim and defense for domestic arbitration proceedings pursuant to institutional or ad hoc rules
- Drafted analytical research notes, papers and articles on International Arbitration.
Legal Associate
Chambers of Advocate Kamlendra Sihaag
Jaipur
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Drafted financial and operation legal contracts of SaaS, IT, property matters for partnerships, incorporation's, renewals, extensions required by private clients
- Undertook extensive research and drafting for IT, digital enterprises and privacy laws
- Assisted in regulatory compliance of public sector educational institutions and universities.
- Coordination with state department for registration, licensing, approvals of financial projects for corporate clients.
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case with 15 cr. in counterclaims.
Education
LL.M - Legal Studies
Jagannath University
Jaipur. India 09.2021 - 07.2022
B.A. LL.B (Hons.) - Law
O P Jindal Global University
Sonipat, India 07.2014 - 08.2019
Skills
Programme Management
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Timeline
Child Protection Officer
UNICEF
01.2023 - Current
Team Lead of Research and Documentation
Rajasthan State Police Academy
08.2022 - 09.2022
Legal Researcher
Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA)
08.2022 - 12.2022
Researcher
SIGMA Foundation
02.2022 - 04.2022
LL.M - Legal Studies
Jagannath University
09.2021 - 07.2022
Lawyer
International Bridges to Justice, Geneva
05.2021 - 09.2021
Research Lawyer
AB Law
11.2020 - 04.2021
Legal Associate
Chambers of Advocate Kamlendra Sihaag
07.2019 - 09.2020
B.A. LL.B (Hons.) - Law
O P Jindal Global University
07.2014 - 08.2019
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