Poonam Bhikha Watine
About Poonam Bhikha Watine
Poonam Bhikha Watine is a Knowledge Curation Specialist currently working at the World Economic Forum. She has a diverse background in human rights, research, and communication, with experience in various international organizations and a strong academic foundation in political science and social sciences.
Work at World Economic Forum
Poonam Bhikha Watine has been employed at the World Economic Forum as a Knowledge Curation Specialist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on organizing and managing knowledge resources to support the Forum's initiatives. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the dissemination of information and insights within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Poonam Bhikha Watine holds a Master's Degree in Political Science from the University of Geneva, which she completed from 2011 to 2014. She also studied Statistics in Social Sciences at The London School of Economics and Political Science for 11 months in 2013. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in French and Francophone Studies from the University of Nottingham from 2007 to 2011.
Background
Poonam Bhikha Watine has a diverse professional background that includes roles in both analytical and creative capacities. She has worked in various organizations, including the British Council as an English Language Assistant and Doughty Street Chambers as an intern. Her experience spans multiple sectors, including human rights, trade, and communications.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Poonam Bhikha Watine has contributed to significant projects, including the development of international conferences that focus on trade and human rights. She has held positions that required strong report writing and editing skills, which have facilitated effective communication across different organizational levels.
Previous Work Experience
Poonam Bhikha Watine has held various roles prior to her current position. She worked as a Human Rights Coordinator at FIDH - International Federation for Human Rights in 2013 and at the World Federation of United Nations Associations in 2010. She also served as a Research Assistant at the World Trade Organization from 2015 to 2017 and as an International Consultant at the International Trade Centre from 2018 to 2021.