Yuvika Pharaswal
Development Professional | Project Management | Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy
Delhi,
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator - Climate Platform
The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University
12.2024 - Current
- Developed and executed events, conferences, and seminars related to the institute's Climate Platform.
- Coordinated a multi-stakeholder event - India 2047: Building a Climate Resilient Future in New Delhi.
- Coordinated logistics and provided administrative support for climate projects, collaborating with Harvard faculty and research teams.
- Liaised with stakeholders, including faculty, research assistants, Harvard administrators, and vendors.
- Organized a monthly series on climate change, featuring experts and engaging a broad audience.
- Curated and distributed essential reports, scientific literature, and media updates on climate issues in South Asia.
- Cultivated a collaborative network with public institutions, think tanks, industry, and academic centers.
Consultant
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (giz)
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted a comprehensive review on the potential of agroecology to enhance food security and nutrition, contributing to sustainable food value chain development.
- Led a procurement of milk analyzers for 5,000 women milk producers in Madhya Pradesh
- Provided data mining support for various food system subsectors, including moringa, millets, and spices, focusing on value chain enhancement for rural livelihoods as recommended by the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) team.
- Offered technical inputs and coordination support for relevant events and training sessions.
- Worked closely with Ministry of Rural Development for DAY NRLM implementation.
- Conducted literature reviews to support the conceptualization of action points under agroecology-food system subsectors.
- Provided data analysis support to integrate agroecology-based livelihoods into the food system.
- Facilitated consultations with stakeholders, like technical partners, NGOs, government, etc.
- Project management for all the activities using ASANA.
- Organization of various workshops/training sessions/webinars for agriculture sub-sectors.
Innovative Finance
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Contributed to GAIN's Nourishing Food Pathways program with a focus on enhancing financing options in the field of agriculture and nutrition.
- Explored innovative funding avenues to bridge the finance gap for Sustainable Development Goal 2 'Zero Hunger.'
- Worked with Innovative Finance team to assess private sector interest in agriculture and nutrition investments.
- Developed innovative finance strategies such as Green Bonds and Carbon Finance.
- Assisted in the creation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, as well as in organizing events and workshops related to agriculture and nutrition financing.
- Sourced potential partners for collaboration and enhanced communication through blogs, reports, and articles centered on agriculture and nutrition.
Advanced Audit Analyst
Ernst and Young
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Identified control gaps in processes to effectively communicate recommendations for enhancements to stakeholders.
- Assessed processes to enhance sustainability and improve resource management.
- Collaborated and consulted with diverse teams and local partners in different kinds of projects.
- Managed the audit process for a non-profit organization, refining attention to detail and quality assurance.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing internal control systems for clients.
Transaction Process Associate
Accenture
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Identified and resolved process issues to ensure seamless workflow.
- Managed financial transactions with precision, ensuring accurate recordkeeping for transparency.
- Meticulously adhered to strict compliance and reporting requirements, maintaining the highest standards in financial activities.
- Maintained accuracy of financial data to avoid errors impacting project decisions.
Education
M.A. - Sustainable Development Practice
TERI School of Advanced Studies
Delhi 01.2021 - 05.2023
B.Com (Hons.) - undefined
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, DU
Delhi 01.2014 - 05.2017
Research
- Needs Assessment Study, TERI, Uttarakhand, 04/01/22, Conducted field research to assess the evolving socio-economic needs of Sunkiya village.
- Project Design and Management, TERI SAS, 12/01/22, Created a detailed project report for a fruit powder processing unit.
- Creating a Well-Being Index for Pit-Emptier, DHAN Foundation, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 06/01/22 - 08/31/22, Developed a Well-Being Index for Sanitation Workers in Madurai.
- Analyzing sustainable livelihoods and agricultural practices, ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth, Raichur, Karnataka, 02/01/23 - 05/31/23, The research focused on the promotion of sustainable agriculture in Devadurga Taluk.
Published Work
Pharaswal, Y. (2024). Climate Justice and Community Resilience: An exploration of global and local climate policies. In Transition towards net zero: Paving the Path for a Sustainable Future (1st ed., pp. 173–188). Bloomsbury.
Accomplishments
- Deendayal Upadhyaya College, 2016: Organized the mock stock at college with Business Stock Exchange (BSE)
- TERI SAS, 2022: Represented my organization at Local Conference of Youth (LCOY)
- TERI SAS, 2022: Wrote and edited articles for the college magazine, i.e., for SDSN (Sustainable Development Solutions Network) on various climate change related issues
Certification
USAID: Innovative Finance for Global Health
Timeline
Program Coordinator - Climate Platform
The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University
12.2024 - Current
Consultant
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (giz)
12.2023 - 12.2024
USAID: Innovative Finance for Global Health
10-2023
Innovative Finance
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
06.2023 - 12.2023
M.A. - Sustainable Development Practice
TERI School of Advanced Studies
01.2021 - 05.2023
Advanced Audit Analyst
Ernst and Young
01.2020 - 09.2021
Transaction Process Associate
Accenture
11.2018 - 01.2020
B.Com (Hons.) - undefined
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, DU
01.2014 - 05.2017
Similar Profiles
Sameer Ahmad RajputSameer Ahmad Rajput
Bioinformatics Internship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard UniversityBioinformatics Internship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard University
Leslie HubbardLeslie Hubbard
Program Manager for Climate and Sustainability at Salata Institute at Harvard UniversityProgram Manager for Climate and Sustainability at Salata Institute at Harvard University
Camila TristaoCamila Tristao
Staff Assistant III at Wyss Institute - Harvard UniversityStaff Assistant III at Wyss Institute - Harvard University