Shivani Sandhu
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Senior Project Consultant at Ernst & Young
Gurgaon, India
Shivani Sandhu is a policy and investment professional with an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and an MA in International Security from Sciences Po, Paris. She currently serves as a Senior Project Consultant at Ernst & Young, leading efforts to attract domestic and foreign investment to Uttar Pradesh. Her background spans political research, policy analysis, project management, and monitoring and evaluation across government and international development sectors.
Experience
Senior Project Consultant
Ernst & Young
Lead efforts to attract domestic and foreign investment to Uttar Pradesh, positioning it as a business hub. Engage with government and private stakeholders, conduct market research, and provide data-driven insights on investment opportunities. Analyse Uttar Pradesh's policies, evaluate their impact and recommend policy revisions to eliminate investment barriers.
Research Consultant
Mindshare United
Led a team of researchers for policy and political research projects focusing on political dynamics and policy developments across Madhya Pradesh. Prepared and disseminated the Madhya Pradesh manifesto, analysing its impact on local governance, social welfare, and economic development.
Manager (Generalist)
Mantrana
Led research teams in Tripura, Rajasthan and New Delhi to identify key factors driving economic and social growth, providing strategic policy recommendations. Conducted extensive primary and secondary research, applying statistical analysis to generate actionable insights for policy development.
Associate
Rheem Matrix Private Limited
Monitored government contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Assisted in financial oversight and supported the execution of contracts with OEMs and other business partners. Managed document automation using MS Office 365 and SharePoint.
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
The Latin American Foundation for the Future
Coordinated all Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) activities. Collaborated with the Program Manager to update LAFF's strategic plans using project management tools such as Trello.
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science
Master of Science
International Relations
International Politics, Islam in World Politics, China & the World.
Sciences Po (Instituts d'Études Politiques)
Master of Arts
International Security
Defence & Security Economics, Negotiation & Conflict Management, Statistical Analysis.
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi
Bachelor of Arts
Political Science (Honours)
Public Policy & Administration, Global Politics, Indian Foreign Policy.
Licenses & Certifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development in India
IGNOU