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Abhishek Saini

Co-Founder

Delhi, India11 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founder of Lending Hands Foundation driving social impact.
  • Creator of VolCard, a platform for volunteer empowerment.
  • Expert in policy design and governance with proven track record.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Governance and Social Impact expert with a strong background in data analysis and project management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementSocial ImpactLeadership DevelopmentGovernment & Public ServicesManagement Information Systems (mis)Monitoring & EvaluationResearchImpact AssessmentData Analysis

Other Skills

Environmental Impact AssessmentGrant AdministrationNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)Volunteer ManagementDatabase AnalysisStatistical Data AnalysisQuantitative ResearchDashboard BuildingSecondary ResearchQuantitative AnalyticsHIV PreventionFocus Groups DiscussionResearch ConsultingQualitative ResearchTeam Management

About

Passionate changemaker and governance expert with a proven track record in social impact, policy design, and innovation. Founder of Lending Hands Foundation, driving sustainable development through strategic projects in circular economy, health, skill development, and volunteering. Creator of VolCard, a digital platform that empowers volunteers by tracking and rewarding their contributions. With academic excellence in MA Governance, Development & Public Policy from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, and MA Economics from Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi and a robust professional history in CSR, youth outreach, and quantitative analysis, I thrive on crafting solutions to complex societal challenges. Key highlights include leading impactful CSR initiatives, strategic planning for international workforce mobility, and launching tech-based solutions to amplify volunteering and social change. Let’s connect to collaborate on transformative initiatives and create a meaningful impact!

Experience

11 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
9 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

Impact toolbox

Youth in Development Fellow 2024

May 2024Sep 2024 · 4 mos · Remote

  • The Youth in Development Fellowship provides civic leaders and social entrepreneurs with the skills and tools to lead social change initiatives effectively.

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Senior Consultant

May 2022Aug 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Led data management for Government and Public Sector consulting, evaluating skill development programs' impact and forecasting workforce needs across multiple countries.
Government & Public ServicesDatabase AnalysisStatistical Data AnalysisQuantitative ResearchProject ManagementMonitoring & Evaluation

Nests, ministry of tribal affairs, goi

Data Manager

Feb 2021May 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Developed a data collection tool for a national school program benefiting scheduled tribes, streamlined program monitoring, and stakeholder consultations to optimize data processes and improve efficiency by 20%.
Management Information Systems (MIS)Statistical Data AnalysisDashboard BuildingMonitoring & Evaluation

Bluelotus advisory

Research & Data Consultant

Dec 2019Feb 2020 · 2 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

  • Researched demographic and health data, pinpointing HIV trajectories among high-risk groups in 34 Indian cities, informing program design for USAID's ACCELERATE initiative by Johns Hopkins University.
Secondary ResearchQuantitative AnalyticsHIV PreventionResearch

Development consortium

Research Consultant

Nov 2019Jan 2020 · 2 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

  • Conducted Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) across five Indian cities to evaluate an Augmented Reality app's usability, presenting actionable recommendations for improving user experience and functionality.
Focus Groups DiscussionQuantitative ResearchResearch ConsultingResearch

Lending hands foundation

Founder

Mar 2017Present · 9 yrs 2 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Leading the user-centric behavioral change initiatives at Lending Hands Foundation in the circular economy and health domains. Managed a $650K+ grant and built a strong network of 80K+ volunteers.
Environmental Impact AssessmentGrant AdministrationNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)Social ImpactProject ManagementVolunteer Management

Delhi school of economics

Senior Research Associate

May 2016Dec 2016 · 7 mos · Greater Delhi Area · Remote

  • Designed baseline and midline surveys for an RCT to evaluate program impact on academic achievements and livelihood outcomes for FEA learners and led a team collecting data from 500 students in treatment and control groups across five clusters in Delhi.
Impact AssessmentResearchSurvey DesignTeam Management

Rnw media

Research and Engagement Officer

Apr 2016Nov 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Led monitoring and evaluation for an online sex education program in India, crafting the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the #Isthislove campaign, conducting a media mapping study, and boosting outreach by 40%.
Qualitative ResearchImpact AssessmentQuantitative ResearchTeam ManagementMonitoring & Evaluation

Volcard

Founder

Sep 2014Present · 11 yrs 8 mos · Delhi

  • VolCard is a digital platform designed to revolutionize the volunteering experience. We make it easy for volunteers to track their work, earn reward points, and discover new opportunities to give back. By partnering with brands and organizations that share our vision, we ensure that every volunteer's contribution is recognized and celebrated. Whether you're an experienced volunteer or just starting out, VolCard provides a seamless way to manage your impact and get rewarded for your efforts.
Project ManagementLeadership Development

Mogae media pvt. ltd.

Senior Data Manager

Jun 2014Apr 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos · Gurgaon · On-site

  • Led implementation of a behavior-based marketing tool analyzing data from 760M mobile users, resulting in a 150% increase in advertising impact and 18% profit margin improvement, while overseeing a team of 8 to ensure operational excellence.
Database AnalysisQuantitative AnalyticsTeam ManagementData Analysis

Indian ministry of finance

Summer Internship - Research Analyst

Jul 2013Aug 2013 · 1 mo · Greater Delhi Area · Hybrid

  • Authored a report on India's OTC derivatives market, conducting a comparative analysis with the US, UK, and BRIC countries, showcasing insights into global financial markets and the role of OTC derivatives in financial crises.
Qualitative ResearchResearch

International food policy research institute (ifpri)

Summer Intern - Research Analyst

Jun 2013Aug 2013 · 2 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Analyzed "Drivers of Dairy Development in India" with Dr. Avinash Kishore at IFPRI, co-authored a pivotal article on dairy development, published as the lead piece in the "Agricultural Economics Research Review" in 2016.
Statistical Data AnalysisQuantitative AnalyticsResearch

Education

Institute of Development Studies

MA Governance

Sep 2023Sep 2024

University of Sussex

MA Governance

Sep 2023Sep 2024

Delhi School of Economics

Master of Arts (MA) — Economics

Jan 2012Jan 2014

Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi

Bachelor of Arts (BA) — Economics

Jan 2009Jan 2012

Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya Shankaracharya Marg Delhi

Senior Secondary School

Jan 2007Jan 2009

Sarvodaya Senior Secondary School Roop Nagar No. 4 Delhi

Secondary School

Jan 2003Jan 2007

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