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RIJUL GROVER

Summary

A versatile professional with over 3.5 years of experience in policy dialogue, research, and capacity building in education and public health, alongside a background in debt capital markets. Demonstrated expertise in partnering with government stakeholders, setting up program evaluations, and supporting fundraising efforts.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4038
4038
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Policy and Training Associate

J-PAL South Asia
11.2023 - Current
  • Led policy dialogues with key government stakeholders, formalizing collaboration with the Govt. of Karnataka on policy advisory, technical assistance, and evaluations.
  • Facilitated inclusion of the "Ganitha-Ganaka" program in Karnataka’s FY25 budget, benefiting 700,000 students.
  • Secured approval for a new RCT from the Additional Commissioner of Public Instruction, Govt. of Karnataka.
  • Maintained a knowledge partnership with the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, providing evidence-based technical support.
  • Led fundraising for research on school leadership and student development, supporting state-level initiatives in Karnataka.
  • Advised NGOs on Theory of Change development in education.
  • Organized a customized Monitoring and Evaluation training for Bihar Rural Livelihood Project officials.

Policy and Training Associate

J-PAL South Asia
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, on potential for integrating evidence-backed interventions.
  • Supported research partnership development with multiple NGOs.
  • Led content creation for a custom Monitoring and Evaluation course and supported training delivery.
  • Assisted in deepening policy engagement through a partnership with LBSNAA.

Research Associate

Centre for Development Economics
11.2021 - 03.2023
  • Co-authored a policy report on vaccine market challenges, supported by the Gates Foundation.
  • Identified significant vaccination delays in children during COVID-19 lockdowns and highlighted limitations of asynchronous surveys, such as NFHS, in assessing the impact on immunization coverage

Analyst

Nomura Holdings
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assisted in structuring and executing financing transactions across multiple currencies.
  • Created client updates on market developments and funding opportunities.
  • Developed a pitch on sustainability and COVID-19 bonds, securing a Pre-Placement Offer.

Consultant

SannamS4
05.2019 - 06.2019
  • Conceptualized quantitative research for a market entry project, identified key parameters to submit recommendations to the client using multiple research methodologies

Education

MA - Economics

Delhi School of Economics

BA - Economics

Hindu College

XII Grade -

Delhi Public School, Mathura Road

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Presentation Design
  • Process Flows Management
  • Project Management
  • Diverse Stakeholder Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Visualization
  • Policy Writing

Positions Of Responsibility

  • Recruitment Lead, Policy, Training and Communications Team, J-PAL SA, Current
  • Senior Coordinator, Research Cell, Delhi School of Economics, 2020
  • Business Advisory Board Member and Project Head, Enactus, Hindu College, Delhi University, 2019
  • Executive Board Member and Senior Member, Finance & Investment Cell, Hindu College, Delhi University, 2018

Timeline

Senior Policy and Training Associate

J-PAL South Asia
11.2023 - Current

Policy and Training Associate

J-PAL South Asia
03.2023 - 10.2023

Research Associate

Centre for Development Economics
11.2021 - 03.2023

Analyst

Nomura Holdings
06.2021 - 11.2021

Consultant

SannamS4
05.2019 - 06.2019

BA - Economics

Hindu College

MA - Economics

Delhi School of Economics

XII Grade -

Delhi Public School, Mathura Road
RIJUL GROVER