Sneha Mariam Thomas

Experience

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  Jagori Grameen

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Research Analyst

  ABOUT: The internship was taken under the YES Peace India Smile Program by UNESCO-MGIEP, focusing on domestic violence with Aware Women’s Action for Justice (AWAJ) at Jagori. Worked on handling domestic violence cases within Naari Adalat (women's court).CONTRIBUTION:• Prepared 25+ detailed divorce case files with socio-economic assessments and in-depth victim and family consultations, enhancing case resolution rates by 40%• Undertook SWOT analysis of the Naari Adalat initiative, evaluating over 5 key metrics to enhance strategic planning Show less

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  Centre for Public Policy Research

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Data Analyst

  ABOUT: Assisted in a government-funded project at the policy think tank titled: ‘Equity Analysis of state of Madhya Pradesh, India’CONTRIBUTION:• Evaluated the state's status across key metrics such as rail-road connectivity, mobile-internet penetration, and financial inclusion, assessing their impact on socio-economic indicators including health, education, and poverty across diverse social groups using 2011 Census and NFHS dataset• Assisted in literature review and data analysis on R, revealing that 40% of villages with high Scheduled Caste populations lacked vital road connectivity leading to a 20% decline in income and 5% increase in out-of-pocket expenses, which informed policy recommendations. Show less

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  Indo-Global Social Service Society

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2018

  Policy Analyst

  ABOUT: Partnered with IGSSS for the Azim Premji University dissertation on "Understanding Menstrual Hygiene Management Among Urban Homeless Women in New Delhi, India."

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  Government of India

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Data Analyst

  ABOUT: Assistant to Statistical Bureau Head of Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of IndiaCONTRIBUTION:• Assisted in data collection, cleaning, and visualization using R, evaluating gender budgeting adoption in 58 ministries and preparing policy brief for parliamentary response• Analyzed the methodological differences between the national labor force dataset and previous labor force datasets, identifying key discrepancies to enhance data accuracy and reliability Show less

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  PARADIGM CORPORATE SERVICES

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Corporate Social Responsibility Manager

  ABOUT: Within the private HR consultancy firm, I was entrusted to study corporate social responsibility (CSR) regulations and strategically connecting corporate organizations with impactful social initiatives. CONTRIBUTION: Spearheaded 25+ client partnerships for government mandated CSR initiatives by leveraging community connections, conducting research, managing projects and engaging with stakeholders.

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  Government of India

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

  ABOUT: Selected among 50 young professionals, under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MOSJE), to lead AGRASR, an £18 million national scheme amplifying financial access for India's elderly below the poverty line via Self-Help Groups (SHGs). CONTRIBUTION:• Streamlined registration processes, achieving a 50% reduction in registration time and registering 20,000 SHGs within 2 months in collaboration with 22+ state governments through SQL-driven data analysis• Analysed performance data of 280+ agencies and enhanced efficiency by 20% through developing training materials in 7+ languages and coordinating inter-ministerial training for state governments and agencies on scheme modalities Show less ABOUT: Entrusted with overseeing the state of Kerala, collaborating closely with the state government to ensure effective implementation of MOSJE schemes and fostering collaborative partnerships for community impactCONTRIBUTION:• Led monitoring and evaluation initiatives across 100+ institutions, achieving £2 million in savings for the Indian government through social audits and grant management• Led the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Drug-Free India Campaign) initiative, impacting 8 million women and 2 million youth in Kerala, India, through effective collaboration with government officials and civil society organizations• Additionally, orchestrated training for 350+ Master Volunteers across 6 districts in Kerala while directing 30+ interns to execute high-impact social media outreach strategies in the native language, achieving a 30% increase in engagement rates and generating over 100,000 interactions.• Supported ministerial committees by crafting policy briefs for educational institutions and elderly homes, utilizing field visit insights and global benchmark reviews to shape national regulatory standards Show less

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  • Ministry Representative: Capacity Building Unit

    Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Senior State Coordinator, Project Monitoring Unit

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2022