Ashish Naik
@ashishnaik
Strategic Planning & Coordination Officer at UNICEF
Gurgaon, India
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
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
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
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
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
Visvesvaraya Technological University
B.tech