Thiri Thinn Pyae Sone

Programme & Research Officer | Data & Policy Analysis | Sustainable Development | Public & Not-for-profit Sectors

United Kingdom

About

Bilingual MA graduate in Global Governance and Sustainable Development with 4+ years’ experience in programme coordination, research support, and administrative delivery in the NGO sector. Adept at managing multi-stakeholder projects, ensuring operational efficiency, and delivering accurate, actionable data for policy and programme decisions. Skilled in scheduling, documentation, and reporting, with a track record of supporting senior leaders, coordinating teams, and producing outputs under tight deadlines. Passionate about social impact, community development, and equitable policy.

Experience

  • Sandhi Governance Institute (4 yrs)
    • Program Officer
      Jan 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

      • Provided administrative and research support to two senior staff, managing schedules, preparing documentation, and coordinating team communications. • Monitored national public finance policy developments post-2021 coup, managing data collection from two researchers and synthesising findings for policy briefs. • Drafted and formatted reports and social media outputs, ensuring accuracy and brand consistency for public dissemination. • Organised weekly research meetings, tracking actions and ensuring follow-through.

    • Research Associate
      Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs

      • Managed digital records of the Belt and Road Initiative projects and Chinese investments in Myanmar. • Collaborated with five regional partners in Southeast Asia and the Pacific to launch a public data website (BRI Monitor). • Supported in producing analytical reports and reports for stakeholders. • Conducted interviews with government officials and related stakeholders. • Organised and facilitated advocacy workshops, including government officials and private-sector representatives.

    • Intern
      Aug 2019 - Dec 2019 · 5 mos

      • Assisted in event preparation, materials distribution, and session coordination for Myanmar Democracy Research Network (MDRN). • Collected data and information concerning Public-Private-Partnership projects in Myanmar.

  • Learning Facilitator at Myanmar Independent Researchers
    Dec 2021 - Mar 2022 · 4 mos

    • Supported a participant group from the research training to produce a public opinion survey; local media published findings of this research. • Reviewed and edited the survey questionnaires and final reports.

  • Freelance Trainer at People's Alliance for Credible Elections - PACE
    Oct 2020 - Nov 2020 · 2 mos

    • Delivered virtual training for short-term election observers on protocols and documentation. • Provided technical support and tracked participant engagement. • Coordinated with co-trainers to maintain smooth delivery and admin follow-up.