Yashna Chawla
Research Officer
Mumbai
Summary
Industrious Research Officer highly effective at optimizing research and obtaining relevant data by carefully targeting plans. Proficient in multitaksing and catering to diverse operational needs of the project. Expertise includes data collection, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and reporting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Research Officer
International Institute For Population Sciences
08.2023 - Current
- Worked for Longitudinal Survey of Maternal and Infant Nutrition in Maharashtra (LoSMINM). The study aims to generate evidence on a spectrum of nutrition-related changes from pre-conception through pregnancy until the offspring are 24 months by following a cohort of pregnant women in rural areas in the Raigarh district of Maharashtra.
- Performed site monitoring visits and coordinated with the field investigators.
- Conducted literature reviews to inform research design and ensure relevance to the project objectives.
- Established strong working relationships with the project investigators, facilitating communication and collaboration.
- Liaised between departments to ensure timely dissemination of critical information relevant to the project.
- Developed questionnaires and facilitated CAPI surveys.
- Evaluated existing research methods, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
- Cleaned and analyzed data for baseline census and the followup data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
- Prepared and assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Prepared project progress reports and project budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Utilized various quantitative and qualitative research methods tailored to specific project objectives.
Research intern
The International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD)
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked for Kerala Ageing Survey (KAS) and Kerala Migration Survey(KMS)
- Collected primary data for KAS and analyzed project data.
- Supported the preparation of report
- Assisted in locating suitable global researchers specialising in Indian origin migrants from Canada for India Migration Report, 2022.
Education
MA in Population Studies -
International Institute For Population Sciences
Mumbai, India 06.2021 - 05.2023
BA (Hons.) Economics -
Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi
New Delhi, India 07.2016 - 05.2019
Higher Secondary (Grade XII) - CBSE -
Delhi Public School, Udaipur
05.2016
Secondary (Grade X) - CBSE -
Delhi Public School, Udaipur
05.2014
Skills
Stata
SPSS
CSPro
Power BI
Microsoft Office
Data cleaning and analysis
Data Collection
Monitoring and Evaluation
Data Extraction
Multitasking
Team Leadership
Strong interpersonal skills
Organizational Skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Time management
Certification
Growth school Power BI certification, 2023
Projects
Post Graduation dissertation
Examining women's characteristics and their association with Child nutritional status in India using NFHS 4 and NFHS 5 data.
Post graduate Research methodology project
Qualitative research project for education and mental health in the slums.
Undergraduation Econometrics project
Relating output levels to the prices indices, employment rate and lending rates of the banks to test the hypothesis that output levels depend on prices indices, employment rate and lending rates of the banks through linear regression.
Timeline
Research Officer
International Institute For Population Sciences
08.2023 - Current
Research intern
The International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD)
04.2022 - 06.2022
MA in Population Studies -
International Institute For Population Sciences
06.2021 - 05.2023
BA (Hons.) Economics -
Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi
07.2016 - 05.2019
Higher Secondary (Grade XII) - CBSE -
Delhi Public School, Udaipur
Secondary (Grade X) - CBSE -
Delhi Public School, Udaipur