Ankita Choure

Experience

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  Karunacare Foundation

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

  Assistant, Strategy

  ● Supervised healthcare operations in rural Haryana, staff training schedules, data management, and community mobilization activities

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  World Health Organization

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

  Intern

  Desk review Comorbidities- Non-communicable diseases team, World Health Organization, Country Office for India

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  World Health Organization, Country Office for India

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  Technical Assistant, Non-Communicable Diseases Team

  ● Coordinated work plans and partnerships with Government of India ministries and relevant stakeholders for developing action plans addressing NCDs and related risk factors.● Facilitated technical support for the implementation of the National NCD monitoring framework, and development of the Road Transport and Safety Bill, 2014.

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  World Health Organization

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

  Maharashtra State Consultant- Non-communicable Diseases (NCD)

  Provided technical, administrative and operational support to the State NCD Cell, Department of Health, Government of Maharashtra for implementing NCD programs.

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  Community Aid and Sponsorship Programme (CASP) India

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

  Project Manager

  ● Supervised project operations and community mobilization activities related activities related to WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), adolescent health and education sponsorship projects.● Facilitated partnerships with key stakeholders, donors and project beneficiaries.

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  Chase India

  May 2020 - Dec 2020

  Sr Associate, Public Policy

  ● Supported implementation of media outreach campaigns focused on public health issues (included nutrition, NCDs and related risk factors).● Facilitated support for client engagement and partnerships across other social mandates for the organization like digital literacy.

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  Ipas Development Foundation

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2021

  Senior Coordinator - Policy and Advocacy

  ● Developed project work-plans for conducting research on national and state level policies and guidelines with reference to India’s family planning program.● Developed strategy documents and project reports for donor reporting.

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  World Health Organization

  Sept 2021 - Mar 2022

  National Professional Officer (NPO) - Health Promotion & Social Determinants of Health

  ● Facilitated technical support to the Ministry of Health, Government of India for strengthening implementation of the National NCD (Non-communicable Diseases) program and underlying social determinants of health.● Supported advocacy plans for health in all policies and inter-ministerial coordination. ● Coordinated partnerships with relevant state authorities and knowledge partners for enhancing implementation of NCD programs, and media campaigns related to NCDs, and supported implementation research for people living with NCDs. Show less

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  Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune

  Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

  Manager - Fundraising and Partnerships

  ● Supported the Centre’s partnerships and funding operations● Monitored and supported new donor engagements, development of grant proposals and networking opportunities.● Facilitated development of Fundraising and Partnerships Strategy report for the Centre.

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  Community Aid and Sponsorship Programme (CASP) India

  Feb 2024 - now

  ● Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the organization at Pune, Mumbai, Raigad, Gujarat and Delhi offices, managing staff, ensuring that the programs align with the organization’s mission, and leading efforts to secure funding. This includes long-term strategic planning, resource management, fundraising, public relations, and establishing effective relationships with key stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees, staff, donors, and community partners.● Ensure that CASP operates in a fiscally responsible manner, providing critical programs and services to individuals and families in need while remaining accountable to its donors, funders, partners, and the communities it serves. ● Build a deep understanding of community development, non-profit management, financial acumen, Compliance and legal responsibilities, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. Show less ● Supervise project operations and community mobilization activities for children, adolescents and their families from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Interventions are related to developmental issues (Health, Education, Sanitation (WASH), vocational training, Youth Development and Women empowerment, livelihoods etc.) in urban and rural areas of Pune, Mumbai, Raigad, Gujarat and Delhi● Oversee and facilitate donor engagement, and partnership-building strategies for the organization and project beneficiaries. Show less

  • Executive Director

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Deputy Executive Director, Programs

    Feb 2024 - Dec 2024