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Shivani Sandhu

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Senior Project Consultant at Ernst & Young

Gurgaon, India

Ernst & YoungLondon School of Economics and Political Science

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

Full-timeFeb 2024 - PresentGurgaon, India

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

FreelanceMay 2023 - Sep 2023Hyderabad, India

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

Full-timeJun 2022 - Apr 2023New Delhi, India

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

Full-timeSep 2019 - May 2022New Delhi, India

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

Full-timeJan 2020 - Jun 2020Cusco, Peru

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

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

International Politics, Islam in World Politics, China & the World.

Sciences Po (Instituts d'Études Politiques)

Master of Arts

International Security

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

Defence & Security Economics, Negotiation & Conflict Management, Statistical Analysis.

Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science (Honours)

Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

Public Policy & Administration, Global Politics, Indian Foreign Policy.

Licenses & Certifications

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development in India

IGNOU

Issued: Sep 2024

Skills

Data Analysis
Power BI
Excel
Trello
MS Project
MS Office 365
SharePoint
Google Workspace
Zoom
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Statistical Analysis
Policy Research
Market Research
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Investment Promotion