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Ashish Naik

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Strategic Planning & Coordination Officer at UNICEF

Gurgaon, India

UNICEFJames Cook University

Ashish Naik is a results-driven professional with 14 years of experience in strategic planning and project management across the fintech and developmental sectors. He specializes in developing and executing high-impact strategies that drive business growth and innovation. His expertise includes coordinating cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and leveraging data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.

Experience

Strategic Planning & Coordination Officer

UNICEF

•Oct 2022 - Present•New Delhi

Guiding Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMR) Requirements: Assist in ensuring that UN Results groups meet UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) requirements, including quality assurance of reports and data. Coordinating UNSDCF Inputs from UNICEF: Coordinate, participate in sessions, and provide technical support for consolidating and finalizing UNSDCF 2023-27 inputs from UNICEF. Data Quality Monitoring and Improvement: Monitor data quality for advisory operations and implement improvements as necessary. Supporting Documentation and Reporting: Aid in the development of written materials, presentations, and reports. Capacity Building and Coordination: Strengthen the capacity of the UN Coordination focal point network. Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and implement the organization's financial in alignment with its overall strategic objectives. Key Achievements include developing RAM (Result Assessment Module), UNINCEF Payment Gateway for Donors, and BI Tool for Field Monitoring System.

Project AVP (Strategic PME)

Laxmi Narasimha Coop Bank

•Sep 2012 - Apr 2022•Belgaum

Developed strategic plans and action plans for rural development projects, aligning them with the Theory of Change strategy. Led the development of Theory of Change frameworks. Conducted financial analyses, forecasts, and modeling to support strategic decision-making. Managed budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk management. Developed IT Tools and Fin-Tech applications for the rural sector. Successful projects included establishing mobile health clinics, implementing telemedicine solutions, and developing online systems for member registration and fee payment.

Business Analyst

Citibank NA

•Feb 2012 - Aug 2012•Singapore

Collaborated with stakeholders to understand needs for e-business technologies. Analyzed existing business processes to identify inefficiencies and proposed solutions. Evaluated e-business technologies and platforms, conducting vendor assessments and feasibility studies. Worked with technical teams to design end-to-end solutions, developing functional specifications and user stories. Led cross-functional project teams for implementing e-business technology solutions. Coordinated and oversaw user acceptance testing (UAT) activities.

Trainee Business Analyst

Sepit Tech

•Jun 2009 - May 2010•Bengaluru

Assisted in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders. Analyzed financial data and market trends to identify opportunities for product improvement. Conducted market research on competitors and industry trends in the FinTech sector. Assisted in analyzing existing business processes to identify areas for optimization. Supported the development of business requirements documents, user stories, and functional specifications.

Education

James Cook University

Masters of Information Technology

Information Technology

Jun 2010 - May 2012

Visvesvaraya Technological University

B.tech

Nov 2004 - Jul 2009

Skills

Strategic Planning
Project Management
Financial Analysis
Data Analytics
Risk Management
FinTech
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Stakeholder Engagement
Cross-Functional Collaboration