Mannya

Interdisciplinary researcher with 2+ years of experience in evidence synthesis and policy research, holding postgraduate degrees in International Relations and English. Managed 500+ studies for FCDO and Dutch MFA funded projects (including co-authoring outputs), contributed to rapid reviews, and conducted multi-region thematic analysis, delivering clear, policy-relevant insights for organisations including UNICEF, The Research and Evaluation Centre, Campbell South Asia, Global Development Network, WWF-India, and StrategyHouseDK. Skilled in identifying research gaps and translating complex data into concise, decision-ready findings.

Youth Advisor at UNICEF Evaluation (2025-10 – Present)

• Advise on the Global Evaluation Evidence Synthesis, ensuring a youth-centered lens is integrated into global policy and findings.
• Collaborate with global evaluation specialists to identify research gaps and strengthen policy relevance.

Junior Research Associate at The Research and Evaluation Centre (2024-12 – Present)

• Managed 500+ references for an FCDO Evidence and Gap Map (EGM).
• Authored a rapid review for an FCDO-funded project focusing on technical aid.
• Utilize EPPI-Reviewer for systematic coding and Shiny App for data visualization and interpretation.
• Drafted structured cell summaries and synthesized findings for high-level Evidence Gap Maps.

Research Consultant at StrategyHouseDK (2025-09 – 2025-09)

• Contributed to the End Evaluation of the Sustainable Textile Initiative (STITCH) 2021-2025.
• Conducted thematic analysis of program data across 7 regions, synthesizing outcomes into thematic evaluation rubrics.
• Co-authored the introduction for the India Country Report (2025), integrating critical program data.

Research Intern at Centre for Security and Strategy Studies (2025-09 – 2025-11)

• Published monthly research articles focusing on contemporary International Relations and strategic competition.

Research Intern at Global Development Network / Campbell South Asia (2024-05 – 2024-08)

• Conducted a systematic literature review on UN Peacekeeping Operations and applied qualitative coding techniques.
• Delivered presentations to the American Institutes for Research (AIR) highlighting key research gaps.

Research Intern at Defence Research and Studies (DRaS) (2024-05 – 2024-07)

Explored Arctic geopolitics and climate through deep qualitative inquiry and IR frameworks.

Marketing and Communications Intern at World Wildlife Fund (2023-02 – 2023-04)

• Developed and proofread internal documents and supported the 2023 Fundraising Brochure.
• Participated in the planning and execution of Earth Hour 2023 initiatives.

Content Editor at TechStory (2023-02 – 2023-04)

• Edited and refined technical content across diverse domains, including AI, startups, and markets.

Content Editor at CBD Marketing Solutions (2021-10 – 2021-12)

• Supervised a content team of 10+ writers, producing SEO-driven articles in the finance and health sectors.
• Edited 15+ articles daily
• Ensured consistency, readability, and factual accuracy in high-volume editorial workflow.

M.A. in International Relations – Amity University, Noida

M.A. in English – IGNOU, New Delhi

B.A. in English (Hons.) – Amity University, Noida