Richa Okhandiar
About Richa Okhandiar
Richa Okhandiar serves as a Programme Officer for Development Strategy and Finance at the Overseas Development Institute, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in development work and holds two master's degrees from the University of Edinburgh.
Current Role at ODI
Richa Okhandiar serves as a Programme Officer for Development Strategy and Finance at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). She has held this position since 2018, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing development strategies and financial frameworks. Her role involves analyzing and implementing policies that support sustainable development goals.
Previous Experience at ODI
Prior to her current position, Richa Okhandiar worked at ODI as an Interim Programme Administrator for the Building Stability Index (BSI) from 2016 to 2017. In this capacity, she supported administrative functions and contributed to the management of development projects. She also served as a Programme Officer for BSI from 2017 to 2018, where she focused on programmatic aspects of development strategies.
Experience at Bemis Scotland
Richa Okhandiar worked as a Participation and Development Worker at Bemis Scotland from 2013 to 2014. During her time in Edinburgh, she engaged with community development initiatives, focusing on participation strategies that empower diverse communities in Scotland.
Educational Background
Richa Okhandiar has an extensive educational background. She earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences in 2013. Additionally, she completed a Master of Arts degree at the same institution from 2008 to 2012. Her studies provided her with a strong foundation in analytical and critical thinking skills relevant to her current work.
Early Career Experience
Richa Okhandiar began her career as a Social Media Intern at NR Computer Learning Center in 2011, where she worked for two months in Orange County, California. This early experience allowed her to develop skills in digital communication and community engagement, which have been beneficial in her subsequent roles.