SHRUTI VINOD
WELCOME!
With over 5 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, I am dedicated to crafting impactful communication strategies that drive meaningful social change. Throughout my journey, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to diverse organisations, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and deepen my understanding of the nonprofit landscape.
My academic and professional pursuits are anchored in social progress, sustainability, and fostering active community engagement. I am particularly passionate about participatory research, community development, human-centred design, resource mobilisation, extension activities, and facilitating discussions around sustainable development.
CURRENT OCCUPATION
PROFESSIONAL INTERN
PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENTS UNDERTAKEN
Senior Coordinator: CSR & Communications
Youthreach India
Communication Officer
National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People
Project Lead, GAIL CSR Livelihoods 2021-22
Madhuban Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Talla Ramgarh
Associate Content Coordinator
United Nations - Office of Information, Communication and Technology (UN-OICT)
Content Writer
MASH Project Foundation
Communication Consultant
International Organisation for Co-operation in Evaluation (IOCE)
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
M.Sc. Global Solutions, University College Dublin, Ireland
M.Sc. Development Communication and Extension, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi
B.Sc. (Honours) Home Science, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi
SPECIALISATIONS
DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH
Trained in qualitative research design, methodologies, collection and analysis including participatory research
SOCIAL & BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION (SBCC)
Successfully completed several core papers on SBCC, with special emphasis on nutritional, health and well-being
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Equipped with professional skills in programme planning, developing programme indicators and evaluating programme impact
GENDER STUDIES
Well-informed about the sociology of gender, gender and development perspectives, gender issues and empowerment
COMMUNITY ORGANISATION AND PROCESSES
Competent in understanding the key concepts and perspectives related to social structure and social systems with knowledge about different theories of human behaviour
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT
Experienced in the use of ICTs for development and the potential of community media in furthering development objectives
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Shruti Vinod
Communication for Development (C4D) Specialist
shrutivinod05@gmail.com