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I am a dedicated and motivated individual with an M.A. degree in Social Work. I have experience in working with a wide range of people, as well as experience with qualitative and quantitative research, and non-profit fundraising, I am adaptable and organised, and am hoping to utilise my academic achievements, and and my organizational, research and communication skills in a social sector job. |
 Contact Rhea Banerjee
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Area of Expertise: |
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Government/Governance, Reforms, Corruption
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Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition
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Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
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Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
Employment
Equal Community Foundation: Program Associate (May 2019-present)
Areas of Responsibility: Fundraising, Program Development, M&E and Research
Greenpeace India: Relationship Manager (2016-17)
Areas of Responsibility: Fundraising; Gaining support for campaigns
Fieldwork (At TISS) (2017-19)
• Five weeks of Urban Fieldwork in Mumbai with Samhita Social Ventures (Working with a CSR consultancy firm)
• Five weeks of Rural Fieldwork in Banswada, Rajasthan with Vaagdhara (Working on health-related, environmental and occupational issues)
• A year of Urban Fieldwork in Mumbai with Prayas (Casework - working on the rehabilitation of victims of human trafficking and juvenile offenders at Dongri Children’s Home)
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Education: |
M.A. Social Work (Public Health) (2019) – 6.7 G.P.A.
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
BSc. (Hons.) Economics (2016) - 58.88%
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Loreto College
Department of Economics
Advanced Level Certificate – Year 13 (2013)
4 A Levels – Economics, Mathematics, English Literature, Sociology; 1 AS Level – English Language
Cambridge International Examinations
International General Certificate of Secondary Education – Year 11 (2011)
8 O Levels - Economics, Mathematics, English Literature, Sociology, Business Studies, Accounting, English Language, Information and Communication Technology
Winchester School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Cambridge International Examinations
Elementary French Certification from Alliance Francaise du Bengale
Competency Certificate in Windows and Microsoft Office 2007 from Mary Ward Computer Centre, Loreto College
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Achievements
• Wrote a research paper, entitled ‘Manual Scavenging and Health: An Emic Study of Women Working as Manual Scavengers’ as part of the curriculum of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (2019)
• Helped to organise Baatein Aman Ki Campaign in Mumbai (2018)
• Won first prize for essay ‘Digital India: Power to Empower?’ in economics seminar Ecolore, organized by Loreto College, Kolkata (2015)
• Wrote a research paper entitled ‘Healthcare in India: A Cross-Sectional Analysis’ as part of the curriculum of University of Calcutta (2015)
• Won third prize for essay ‘OPEC and Oil-Importing Developing Nations’ in economics seminar Confluence, organized by St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata (2014)
• Served as a member of Loreto College Student Council in position of Treasurer of Library Society (2014)
• Won third prize for essay ‘The Economic Potential of Rural Women’ in economics seminar Young Economists Students’ Meet (YESM), organized by Jadavpur University, Kolkata (2013)
Extra-Curricular Activities
• Was one of the organisers of Baatein Aman Ki Campaign (2018)
• Volunteered with Nirmala Shishu Bhavan, Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata (2015)
• Was a member of the National Social Service (NSS), Loreto College, Kolkata (2013 – 2015)
Skills
• Languages: English (excellent), Hindi (fluent), Bengali (fluent), French (basic)
• Microsoft Office (including Data Analysis with Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel)
• SPSS Statistics
• Ability to conduct research, both quantitative and qualitative, utilising both primary data collection and secondary data
• Experience with social casework, community organisation, CSR, marketing and communications, and fundraising, in both rural and urban areas
• Experience with drafting projections and funding proposals
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Quick learner with substantial problem-solving abilities
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Available for: |
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
2-5 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, French |
Nationality:
Indian
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