Jasjit Bawa

Data Analyst , Government- Provincial

Toronto, Canada

A graduate with a Masters from the Institute of Development Studies(UK)and in Political Science (Specialist Degree in Global Political Studies; Toronto, Canada)with expertise in Communication, Advocacy, Capacity Building and Monitoring and Evaluation and with over two years of international development experience in South Africa and India seeks a challenging opportunity. Can relocate immediately.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Government, Governance, Reforms
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

In my current role as a Data Analyst I am responsible for Conducting quantitative data analysis for the HR Department, preparing quantitative data reports about employee performance and performing general administrative duties.

Working in the Ontario Government I enhanced my data analysis and computer skills.

In my previous role as a Communication and Research Intern with PMG (South Africa), I was responsible for attending South African Parliamentary meetings and producing accurate meeting reports synthesizing the content of the meetings to be published online. In my former role as a Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant with Accountability Initiative (India), I was responsible conducting field research with a small team of researchers on rural health care projects in India and producing reports on our findings.

I represented the Institute of Development Studies on a research trip to China where I delivered presentations to research institutes on the rise of China and its impact on the Development Sector. Also, I was invited to the Institute of Social Studies in the Netherlands to present my paper on the Impact of the Financial Crisis on International Remittances.

Education:

Institute of Development studies; IDS (University of Sussex), Brighton, U.K.
M.A., Globalization and Development 2009

York University, Toronto, Canada
B.A., Global Political Studies 2008

Humber College, Toronto, Canada
Diploma, Arts & Science 2004

Affiliations and Achievements:

Achievements
• Presented a paper on Economic Crisis and its impact on labour migration at a conference in Dan Hague, Netherlands
• Delivered four presentation in Chinese academic and research institutions on China as a Development Actor - Beijing and Shanghai, 2009
• York Model UN Conference - York University Model U.N. Beijing, Montreal, Toronto, 2005 to 2006. Top Diplomat Award; Beijing, China, Honourable Mention; Montreal, Best Delegate; Toronto

Publications
- "The financial crisis and the future of the developing world." Eldis Finance Readers' Group. Brighton: ELDIS, February 2009. http://community.eldis.org/.59c001c3

- "Illumination in Zhou-Zhuang." IDS Blog. [Brighton: IDS], June 2009. http://idschinafieldtrip2009.blogspot.com/

- Bawa, Jasjit S. "The Financial Crisis and Its Impact on Remittances and Return Migration." International Conference on Migration / Events / News - Institute of Social Studies, The Netherlands. ISS, 1 July 2010. http://www.iss.nl/News/Events/International-Conference-on-Migration

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships

Years of Experience:

2-5 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

Nationality:

Canada , India

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