NIRVIK JOSHI
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Early-career International Relations graduate with research expertise in labour rights, migration governance, and global development policy, alongside practical experience in HR operations and programme support. Brings applied experience supporting donor-funded NGO programmes in Nepal, with a focus on stakeholder coordination, administrative systems, and field-level implementation. Complemented by hands-on involvement in recruitment, onboarding, and employee coordination within a multi-site organisational environment in Sydney, Australia. Interested in entry-level roles across international development, programme support, and organisational operations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Public Administration Consultant
Collective Attempts for Social Transformation Nepal
2024.04 - 2024.12
- Supported administrative and operational coordination within donor-funded development programmes
- Developed internal documentation and procedural guidelines to improve workflow efficiency and transparency
- Coordinated with district-level stakeholders and community partners to support programme implementation
- Organised logistics, travel coordination, and events for project teams and partner organisations
- Contributed to internal communication across administrative, HR, and outreach functions
- Supported reporting processes through structured briefs and operational updates
Associate to HR Manager – Recruitment & HR Operations
Mad Mex
Sydney
2023.07 - 2024.03
- Supported end-to-end recruitment processes, including CV screening, candidate shortlisting, and interview coordination across multiple locations
- Conducted initial interviews and assisted in performance evaluations to support structured hiring decisions
- Managed employee records and onboarding documentation, ensuring compliance with workplace policies and regulations
- Developed and standardised onboarding materials and training guides across 5 franchise outlets
- Coordinated workforce scheduling and staff allocation across locations to support operational efficiency
- Addressed employee queries and workplace concerns, supporting day-to-day employee relations
- Utilised HR data tools (HiveMind, Adi Insights) to monitor performance and support decision-making
- Assisted in compliance checks, including verification of employee documentation and work rights using Express
Education
MA - International Relations and Diplomacy
University of Hertfordshire
United Kingdom 1 2025 - 1 2026
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Wentworth Institute of Higher Education
Sydney, Australia 1 2020 - 1 2022
Skills
Recruitment & HR Operations
Employee Relations
Workplace Communication
Administrative Coordination
Documentation
Research
Analytical Writing
Microsoft Office (Excel)
Microsoft Office (Word)
Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)
Employee onboarding
Recruitment coordination
HR compliance
Staff recruitment and training
Certification
- Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations – OP Jindal University
- Humanitarian Response and Field Security Basics – DisasterReady
- Introduction to International Security – FutureLearn
PROJECTS
HRM Engaged Project – Workforce Management during Crisis, Analysed HR strategies during COVID-19, focusing on employee engagement, remote workforce management, and organisational adaptation, Applied HR frameworks (Harvard Model, Matching Model) to assess workforce policies and organisational response, Evaluated employee wellbeing, communication systems, and operational continuity during crisis conditions, Developed recommendations to improve workforce engagement, policy consistency, and organisational resilience, Master’s Dissertation – Labour Governance and the Kafala System (Ongoing), Examines the structural failures of the Kafala system and its role in enabling labour rights violations during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Analyses employer–worker power dynamics, regulatory gaps, and enforcement challenges within migrant labour governance systems, Evaluates the role of state institutions and international organisations in shaping labour protections and accountability, Applies a policy-oriented approach to assess governance failures and propose recommendations for improved labour rights frameworks
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Cross-cultural experience: Nepal, Australia, United Kingdom
- References: Upon request
- Available for relocation and international work environments
Timeline
Public Administration Consultant
Collective Attempts for Social Transformation Nepal
2024.04 - 2024.12
Associate to HR Manager – Recruitment & HR Operations
Mad Mex
2023.07 - 2024.03
MA - International Relations and Diplomacy
University of Hertfordshire
1 2025 - 1 2026
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Wentworth Institute of Higher Education
1 2020 - 1 2022