The Expert is a Sub-Saharan Africa specialist with extensive experience in Country Operations Management, Resource Mobilization, Business Development, Communications and Advocacy across multiple countries with leading international NGOs.
Name
Dr. Nishu Chaudhary
Occupation
The Expert is a Sub-Saharan Africa specialist with extensive experience in Country Operations Management, Resource Mobilization, Business Development, Communications and Advocacy across multiple countries with leading international NGOs. She holds a Ph.D. in Grief Counseling, American International Theism University, Florida, The United States (2020- 2023).
Expertise
The Expert has worked with the following sectors/organizations on several projects and initiatives regarding her countries of expertise in Africa and beyond.
- Governments
- Private sector
- INGOS
- Bilateral and multilateral development partners like the World Bank
- UNICEF
- UNOCHA
- FCDO
- UNFPA
- UNDP
- UNHCR
- WHO
- WFP
- USAID
- EU
- JICA
- BMGF
- AFDB
- Harvard University
Experience
- Country Director at the BBC Media Action (2022-Present)
- Associate Director at the ABH Partners (2020-2022)
- Deputy Country Head, Ethiopia at the IPE Global Limited (2015-2020)
- Communication Expert at the UNICEF, Zambia (2020-2021)
- Stakeholders Engagement Expert at the African Development Bank Group, Ethiopia (2019- 2020)
- Communication foR Development Consultant at the UNICEF, Malawi (2017-2018)
- Programme Manager at the USAID and FHI 360, India (2013-2014)
- Manager European Union, India (2011 – 2013)
- Manager at the National Population Stabilization Fund of the Government of India (2009-2011)
- Correspondent at the Voice of India (2006-2009)
- Throughout her role, the Expert has actively forged and nurtured collaborations/partnerships to enhance collective impact and advocacy efforts.
- The expert practices self-reflection and ethical decision-making in interactions/work.
- Proven track record in cultivating high-performing teams in challenging environments, driven by an entrepreneurial and inspirational leadership style.
- The expert has developed exceptional relationship-building skills, adept at fostering strong connections with colleagues and stakeholders.
- The expert fosters teamwork and values diverse perspectives for shared success through collaborations.
Languages
English and Hindu
Ethnic groups expertise
All ethnic groups in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Djibouti, Libya, Syria, Tanzania, India, Somalia, South Sudan, Rwanda.
Political groups expertise
All political groups in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Djibouti, Libya, Syria, Tanzania, India, Somalia, South Sudan, Rwanda.
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