Nishat
Field Associate — Political Research & Consulting
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About
Political Science graduate with 5+ years of experience in communication and direct stakeholder engagement, combined with an ongoing self-directed practice of tracking political and governance developments. Comfortable engaging citizens across diverse backgrounds and literacy levels, capturing ground realities, and converting field observations into clear, structured reports — seeking to bring this blend of field engagement, political awareness, and analytical writing to a Field Associate role in political consulting.
Experience
Research Intern - International Institute of SDG and Public Policy (IISPP)
(2026-09 - 2026-09)
- Supported policy research and analysis in the field of public policy, contributing to research outputs during a one-month internship.
Communication Trainer - LWG Training Hub
(2023-01)
- Analysed learner performance and mock-interview outcomes to identify recurring gaps; designed and delivered one-on-one intervention plans for cabin-crew aspirants.
- Built communication narratives and simplified complex material into clear, actionable content for diverse learner groups — directly translating to research summarisation and briefing work.
Communication & Programme Design Trainer - PlanetSpark, Little Leap, Qin1
(2019-03 - 2023-09)
- Designed and delivered structured communication programmes for learner groups ranging from school students to adults, using need-based assessment to tailor approach.
- Independently managed 8+ cohorts in parallel with minimal supervision, coordinating multiple stakeholders, timelines, and delivery requirements in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Volunteer - Interact Club
(2017 - 2020)
- Co-led a community outreach initiative for underprivileged students; engaged directly with citizens across varied literacy and learning levels.
- Coordinated with school administrators and volunteer teams to design and deliver structured sessions on the ground.
Education
MA - Political Science - IGNOU (2026)
Certificate - Fundamentals of Public Policy - Centre for Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) (2026)
BA (Honours) - Political Science - Calcutta University