Vaisnavi Gnanasekaran
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CourseraFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Oxfam Canada
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Canada
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International Trade and Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Program Officer - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (SRHR
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Apr 2020 - Present
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UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth
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United States
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International Affairs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Officer - Solutions Team
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May 2019 - Nov 2020
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Digital Opportunity Trust
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Canada
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Non-profit Organization Management
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2020
• Research and implement data collection and analysis methods, including learning drivenassessment, and remain current on relevant industry methods and ideas.• Coordinate global M&E team with representatives from each country. Includes coachingand training.• Analyze data and develop findings and recommendations to drive evidence-baseddecision making in the organization.• Lead the development and use of RBM tools such as logic model, PMFs and riskregisters.• Produce material to communicate key findings to internal stakeholders and to meet grantand investment obligations.• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluationstrategy.• Lead the project M&E plan development and implementation.• Develop systems to support data collection and analysis.• Contribute to project proposal development.
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LEAD at Krea University
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India
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
• Designed a well-structured results framework, and monitoring and evaluation framework for project management and USAID reporting purposes• Ensure alignment of research and M&E activities across all project activities• Accountable for overseeing action-based learning for project activities, which includes: developing learning objectives per activity, designing data collection tools, ensuring rigor in data collection and analysis to synthesize learning• Working towards building capacity within the field execution team to ingrain rigor in data collection and basic data analytical skills for project activity and research requirements• Providing technical oversight of three strategic research studies of varied methodology: city-wide impact assessment study, focused ethnographic study and Randomized Control Trial (RCT) study• Appreciated for my ability to effectively manage external partners and donor relationships• Conduct data quality assessment in terms of learning notes, policy briefs etc.• Responsible for adhering to research ethics committee at IFMR LEAD• Working knowledge of STATA and Dedoose for quantitative and qualitative data analysis respectively
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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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UNFPA Evaluation Intern
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Feb 2016 - Aug 2016
• Designed a rigorous end line evaluation of a global family planning program• Collaborated with multiple departments to conduct rigorous program evaluations• Established communication channels with Country and Regional Offices resulting in smooth flow of evaluation processes• Responsible for coordinating capacity building activities across several Country Offices• Contributed critical research analytical skills for country case studies• Responsible for data analysis and result summarization• Recognized for my critical analytical ability, and efficient knowledge management skills
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Canada Diagnostic Centres
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Ultrasound Technologist
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Aug 2014 - Apr 2016
-Completed Canadian and American licensing to work as an ultrasound technologist-Clinical experience with women’s health, and sexual and reproductive health issues
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Policy Board Member
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Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
-Providing technical assistance in policy development and advocacy activities-Developed an evaluation framework to evaluate the board members and the executive director
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Program Assistant
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May 2015 - Dec 2015
• Actively participated in program management, and monitoring and evaluation tasks• Coordinated program activities across 6 district partner NGOs• Identified low performing NGOs and developed specific monitoring tools to support the field staff • Designed and conducted a pilot qualitative impact evaluation• Led capacity building sessions in grant proposal writing, qualitative data analysis and program evaluation• Fostered strong networks with a range of government and non-government stakeholders
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Monitoring & Evaluation Support
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Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
- Designed and implemented documentation tools- Trained the local staff in simple, but rigorous monitoring and evaluation tools- Designed a process evaluation of the program
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The Ottawa Hospital
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Ultrasound Technologist
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
- Perform abdominal, vascular, gynaecological & musculoskeletal ultrasound procedures- Assisting in interventional procedures and biopsies- Provide quality care for patients- Work with a team of health care professionals
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Summer Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
- Led community awareness campaigns, and participated in stakeholder meetings- Integrated 14 HIV-positive children into the residential school system and maintained their academic and psychological progress records- Demonstrated high level of emotional maturity dealing with HIV issues
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McMaster University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Assistant
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Aug 2011 - Apr 2012
- Served as a leader and mentor in residence; managed conflicts in residence
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Education
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University of Alberta
Master of Public Health (MPH), International/Global Health -
McMaster University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Ontario Advanced Diploma in Ultrasound, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician