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Shivani Sonawane

Summary

Development professional with 4+ years of experience in economic growth and social impact initiatives. Proven expertise in program management and client relations, with a focus on tailored solutions for diverse contexts. Experience spans grassroots implementation to state-level policy advisory, driving sustainable development through collaborative efforts.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

KPMG Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.
Shillong
01.2023 - Current
  • Led design and drafting of urban policy frameworks, including Shillong Urban Mobility Policy 2024 and Meghalaya Parking Policy 2025.
  • Developed state-level grant-in-aid scheme for enhancing parking infrastructure through financial modeling and institutional guidelines.
  • Created investment proposals exceeding Rs. 4,000 Cr to secure funding under various national schemes.
  • Contributed to Meghalaya’s State Memorandum for the 16th Finance Commission, advocating increased funding for Urban and Rural Local Bodies.
  • Drafted and analyzed Climate Action Budget Report and Gender Budget Report, integrating sustainability into fiscal planning.
  • Supported public transport reforms in Shillong, preparing action plans, Gross Cost Contracts, route optimization, and bus fleet procurement.
  • Facilitated planning and development of New Shillong City by mobilizing investments and fostering public-private partnerships.
  • Liaised with international institutions like LSE and GiZ to incorporate global expertise into state-level initiatives.

Chief Program Manager

Bakdil
Tura
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Developed grant and project proposals to enhance socio-economic conditions in Meghalaya's tribal communities.
  • Managed end-to-end project execution, tracking progress, and preparing Monthly Progress Reports for funding agencies.
  • Facilitated community mobilization and awareness initiatives for diverse projects.
  • Collaborated on establishing an apex-level cooperative society to support primary cooperatives in Garo Hills.

Program Associate

Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA)
New Delhi
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Co-authored two policy briefs on COVID-19's impact on education and child nutrition in India.
  • Conducted research to analyze extending RTE Act 2009 for secondary education for girls.
  • Assisted gender budget analysis of West Bengal’s financial budget funded by UNICEF.

Education

Master of Science - Development Economics

University of East Anglia
Norwich, United Kingdom
01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics

Mount Carmel College
Bangalore, India
01.2018

Timeline

Consultant

KPMG Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current

Chief Program Manager

Bakdil
01.2021 - 01.2023

Program Associate

Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA)
08.2020 - 12.2020

Master of Science - Development Economics

University of East Anglia

Bachelor of Science - Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics

Mount Carmel College

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