Gunjika Vishwanath Misra (She/ Her) 🚀
About Gunjika Vishwanath Misra (She/ Her) 🚀
Gunjika Vishwanath Misra is a Senior Project Officer specializing in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) at Catholic Relief Services in New Delhi, India. With a strong background in research and project management, she has contributed to various health and child protection initiatives throughout her career.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Gunjika Vishwanath Misra currently serves as a Senior Project Officer for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in New Delhi, India. She has held this position since 2022, where she leads a team of over 100 program team members focused on Child Protection and Health projects. Her role involves contributing to the design of sectoral strategies and ensuring effective implementation of various initiatives aimed at improving community welfare.
Previous Experience in Research and Evaluation
Before joining CRS, Gunjika worked as the Lead for Research, Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation at Piramal Swasthya for 11 months in Patna. She also served as an Independent Consultant at Seven Even Consultancy and as a Research Consultant at Virinchi Development Services Private Limited. Additionally, she was an MLE Specialist (Outreach) at CARE, where she focused on monitoring and evaluation strategies.
Educational Background in Gender and Health Management
Gunjika holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s and Gender Studies from Indira Gandhi National Open University, completed in 2023. She also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Hospital Management from the International Institute of Health Management Research in 2010. Her academic journey includes a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Jamia Millia Islamia and a Bachelor of Science in Biosciences from the same institution.
Involvement in Key Projects
Gunjika has participated in significant projects such as the 'Changing the Way We Care' global research initiative, implemented in Odisha and Kanya Kumari districts. She contributed to the Stop TB Elimination Program for the Government of Uttar Pradesh and was involved in the EMPOWER ASIA project, which aimed to enhance the capacities of organizations in disaster-affected areas. Additionally, she played a role in the 'Preventing Child Migration and Enhancing Dignity among Families and Youth' project in Bihar.
Professional Skills and Certifications
In addition to her extensive experience in project management and evaluation, Gunjika is a certified Professional Handwriting Analyst and Graphotherapist. She has also completed advanced studies in Data Science, earning a Post Graduate Program and a Master's in Data Science in 2022, which further enhances her analytical capabilities in her current role.