Shivani Gupta
Summary
Public Policy and Government Advisory Professional.
Results-driven expert with extensive experience in strategic consulting, capacity building, and performance enhancement for public sector institutions. Skilled in designing governance improvement programs, competency frameworks, and training strategies to drive institutional effectiveness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Program Associate - NITI Aayog
Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS)
11.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded competency-based capacity building for India’s Aspirational Blocks Programme, designing a Competency Dictionary for 10 key government roles and mapping performance improvement strategies
- Developed and scaled competency assessment tools, implemented across 500 blocks via iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training), ensuring structured capacity development for block-level officials
- Led training and capability enhancement programs for 500 Aspirational Blocks Fellows, strengthening their ability to drive governance improvements in disadvantaged regions
- Onboarded 5000+ government officials to iGOT, curating role-specific learning pathways and integrating digital training for sustained capacity building
- Designed and implemented Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks to assess governance impact, ensuring data-driven insights for refining capacity-building interventions
Senior Associate
Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC)
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Led government advisory and capacity-building projects for the West Bengal and Rajasthan governments, formulating engagement strategies that enhanced public communication and policy outreach by 30%
- Conducted extensive training needs assessments for government stakeholders to improve the effectiveness of digital governance initiatives
- Designed and executed 10+ strategic consulting projects, ensuring research-driven, actionable recommendations that informed governance reforms and communication strategies
Analyst, Public Policy Unit
Quality Council of India (QCI)
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided policy advisory and institutional capacity-building support to the Government of India, focusing on trade policy, regulatory governance, and public sector reform
- Contributed to designing public sector training and upskilling frameworks, strengthening institutional processes for effective governance
Junior Analyst, National Project Management & Policy Framework
Quality Council of India (QCI)
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed a structured framework for capacity development in public sector project management, leading to the establishment of the National Institute of Chartered Program/Project Professionals (NICPP)
- Designed competency-based training modules for government project managers, focusing on effective planning and execution methodologies
Junior Analyst, Swachh Survekshan
Quality Council of India (QCI)
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Led capacity-building efforts for municipal officials, conducting training workshops on sanitation and solid waste management best practices
- Conducted large-scale governance assessments, providing data-driven insights for improving urban sanitation policies
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy
St. Xavier’s College
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History (H)
Ramjas College, University of Delhi
01.2013 - 01.2016
Certificate - Public Policy
GRAAM Cornell Collaboration
Certificate - Contemporary Issues of Public Policy
University of Virginia
01.2017 - 01.2018
Skills
- MS Office
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Data analysis tools
Additional Information
- Published papers on India-Australia relations, Turkey’s civil unrest, and surrogacy laws in India.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools.
Timeline
Senior Program Associate - NITI Aayog
Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS)
11.2023 - Current
Senior Associate
Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC)
02.2023 - 10.2023
Analyst, Public Policy Unit
Quality Council of India (QCI)
02.2022 - 11.2022
Junior Analyst, National Project Management & Policy Framework
Quality Council of India (QCI)
04.2021 - 08.2021
Junior Analyst, Swachh Survekshan
Quality Council of India (QCI)
12.2020 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - Public Policy
St. Xavier’s College
01.2019 - 01.2021
Certificate - Contemporary Issues of Public Policy
University of Virginia
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History (H)
Ramjas College, University of Delhi
01.2013 - 01.2016
Certificate - Public Policy
GRAAM Cornell Collaboration
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