Abhishek Yadav
Brighton,Brighton and Hove
Summary
Multidisciplinary development professional with over four years’ experience in policy analysis, feminist and sustainability research, and rights-based advocacy. Skilled in leading large-scale impact assessments, participatory research, and inclusive, community-driven policy design. Trained in Women’s Studies and Development Studies, with a focus on Interwoven social identities, anti-caste frameworks, and grassroots mobilisation. Committed to advancing the SDGs—particularly gender equality, climate action, reduced inequalities, and sustainable, inclusive institutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Research Associate to Ministers
AIGGPA, Govt of Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, India
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted field assessments for three flagship schemes across 50+ Rural Local bodies, engaging over 200 local stakeholders.
- Designed and implemented five qualitative evaluation tools for interviews with Rural Local bodies officials and community leaders.
- Drafted State Vision Document on Inclusion and Development, incorporating 15+ gender-equity best practices.
- Authored two research proposals for National Commission for Women, contributing to evidence-based policy design.
- Facilitated two CMYIP for 150+ interns, leading to 25 scholarship placements in top academic institutions.
- Represented AIGGPA at state-level conference, coordinating with UNICEF, UN Women, and senior bureaucrats to explore collaborative opportunities.
Project officer
Stree Mukti Sanghatana (UNDP Project PRITHVI)
Mumbai, India
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Executed outreach and programme delivery for 800+ waste workers and their families across three urban municipalities in Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
- Achieved funding for 500+ scholarships for children of waste pickers through sustained engagement with Maharashtra Social Welfare Department.
- Facilitated 10+ multi-stakeholder workshops on EPR, climate resilience, and occupational health, reaching over 250 participants.
- Led ‘Let Us Speak!’ media campaign, publishing 20+ waste picker testimonies to amplify their voices in policy discourse.
Education
Master of Arts - Development Studies
IDS, University of Sussex, UK
United Kingdom 09/2024 -
Master of Arts - Women's Studies
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumai
India 06/2019 - 07/2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and History
University of Delhi
Delhi, India 07/2016 - 06/2019
Skills
Research & Analysis
- Qualitative Methods: In-depth Interviews, FGDs, Key Informant Interviews, Case Studies, Ethnography
- Literature Review & Policy Analysis
- Research ethics understanding
- Research designing
- Literature reviews mastery
Programme & Policy Work
- Impact Assessment of Government Schemes
- Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
- Stakeholder Mapping and Coordination
- Proposal Writing and Budgeting
Communication & Outreach
- Public Speaking, Facilitation, and Policy Brief Writing
- Multilingual Communication: English and Hindi
Tech & Tools
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
STUDENT LEADERSHIP & CAMPAIGNS
Candidate, International Students' Officer, University of Sussex Students’ Union (2025)
- Ran a groundbreaking multilingual campaign in Hindi, Arabic, French, Japanese, and Chinese.
- Advocated for housing security, language access, culturally competent mental health support, and fair employment rights.
All India Students’ Association (AISA), University of Delhi — 2016–2019
- Met with Delhi Chief Minister and secured free public transport for students in Delhi through sustained protests and negotiations.
Volunteering and Social Impact Work
- Ghar Bachao Ghar Banao Andolan (A Housing Rights Movement) (Mumbai): Supported Slum communities, managed daily meals and remedial education for first-generation learners
- Active member of the Roots Communal Gardening Society at the University of Sussex, promoting urban sustainability, food justice, and community-led ecological practices.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Associate to Ministers
AIGGPA, Govt of Madhya Pradesh
05.2023 - 05.2024
Project officer
Stree Mukti Sanghatana (UNDP Project PRITHVI)
07.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Development Studies
IDS, University of Sussex, UK
09/2024 -
Master of Arts - Women's Studies
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumai
06/2019 - 07/2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and History
University of Delhi
07/2016 - 06/2019
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