LAVALI ZODEY

Program & MEAL Support Associate | MSW | Monitoring • Evaluation • Research • Data Analysis | UNICEF, WHO & UN Women Certified | Open to Remote Opportunities

Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

About

I Am a Social Work professional with a Master’s in Human Resource Management (MSW) from Orange City College of Social Work, Nagpur (RTMNU), CGPA 8.11 Over 7+ years of experience as a Counselor and Supervisor in multi-disciplinary NGOs, including Spandan Bahuuddeshiya Shikshan Sanstha and Yuva Chetna Munch, managing programs, supervising teams, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. I have completed international certifications in: Monitoring & Evaluation (MEAL) Results-Based Management (RBM) – Basic & Advanced Project Management & Project Cycle Management Risk Communication & Community Engagement (RCCE) Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Leadership Essentials Responsible Data Management in Emergencies Climate Change: From Learning to Action To expand my global perspective, I attended the Doha World Negotiation Day 2025 (UNITAR), gaining insights into cross-cultural negotiation, peacebuilding, and dialogue in complex international contexts. I am open to international remote assignments, short-term consultancy, and volunteer opportunities with UN agencies and global NGOs, aiming to apply my skills to meaningful humanitarian and development initiatives. Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi Computer Skills: MS-CIT, English & Marathi typing Top Skills / Key Expertise: Monitoring & Evaluation (MEAL) Results-Based Management (RBM) Project Management Program Support & Coordination Risk Communication & Community Engagement (RCCE) Counseling & Supervisory Leadership Human Resource Management Leadership & Data Management in Emergencies

Experience

  • Independent professional at Independent
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    MSW professional with NGO experience in program support, supervision, and monitoring. Currently learning and preparing for international remote assignments in humanitarian & development sectors.

  • Indipendent professional - Self-Learner & Programme Support at Indipendent
    Sep 2025 - Feb 2026 · 6 mos

    Organization: Self-employed Duration: Sep 2025 – Present Location: Tumsar, Maharashtra, India | Remote Currently engaged in self-directed learning and skill-building through self-paced international online courses and certifications to strengthen competencies in social work, programme support, and humanitarian practice. Key Learning Areas: RCCE – Risk Communication & Community Engagement Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and MEAL Results-Based Management (RBM) Humanitarian principles, ethics, and emergency response Climate change and health communication WHO competency framework and global health systems Skills Applied / Developing: MEAL – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Results-Based Management (RBM) Programme Management / Program Officer Competencies Program Support & Coordination Counseling & Supervisory Leadership International Certificates / Trainings (Self-Paced / Online, Sep 2025 – Present) UNICEF Agora (RCCE, PSEA, Gender Responsive Monitoring & Evaluation, Accountability to Affected Population) DisasterReady.org (Core Humanitarian Essentials, Project Management, Leadership Essentials, MEAL) Kaya Humanitarian Leadership Academy (Project DPro, Responsible Data Management, Qualitative Data Management) UN Women Training Centre (Results-Based Management – Basic & Advanced) UN CC:e-Learning (Climate Change: From Learning to Action) UNITAR (Doha World Negotiation Day 2025 – Attended live sessions)

  • Counselor & supervisor ( program support) at Indipendent
    Sep 2025 - Feb 2026 · 6 mos

    Organization: Spandan Bahuuddeshiya Shikshan Sanstha / Yuva Chetna Munch Duration: 2015 – 2023 Location: Maharashtra, India Key Responsibilities / Highlights: Supervised and guided teams of counselors and field staff in multi-disciplinary NGO programs. Provided program support and monitored service delivery for effectiveness. Coordinated with multiple stakeholders to strengthen program outcomes. Applied human resource management skills for team development, conflict resolution, and performance enhancement. Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness and outcomes. Ensured compliance with ethical standards and humanitarian principles in service delivery. Key Skills Applied: Counseling & Supervisory Leadership Program Support & Coordination Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Human Resource Management