Karma Tshering Samdrup
Canberra
Summary
Results-driven Policy and Planning Officer with expertise in coordinating, formulating, and implementing socio-economic policies and national development plans. Proven ability to review and evaluate policies, engage stakeholders, and collaborate for impactful implementation. Skilled in driving strategic planning, policy development, and program management to achieve sustainable development goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Planning Officer
Office of Cabinet Affairs and Strategic Coordination, Cabinet Secretariat, Royal Government of Bhutan
- Policy research and formulation of public policies, plans and programs
- Evaluation of public policies, plans, and programs
- Representing the organisation in meetings, conferences, negotiations, conventions and forums
Senior Planning Officer
Gross National Happiness Commission Secretariat (GNHCS), Royal Government of Bhutan
- Coordination, research and formulation of public policies, plans and programs
- Evaluation of public policies, plans, and programs
- Provide oversight and guidance to authorities and sectors on policies and findings of research and evaluations
- Liaising and managing correspondences with the management and development partners
- Representing the organisation in meetings, conferences, negotiations, conventions and policy forums
Policy and Advocacy Officer (Permanent Part-Time)
YWCA Canberra
01.2024 - Current
- Research and issue scoping to contribute to YWCA Canberra’s policy priorities
- Planning research and contributing to policy submissions on relevant inquiries
- Planning and assisting in design of successful advocacy aligned with YWCA Canberra’s policy agenda
- Planning for special project like Our Lives Survey to collect data to inform policies
- Correspondence and networking with Policy Actors
- Representing the organisation in meetings and conferences to discuss policy agenda
Education
Master of Public Policy -
Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
01.2024
Master of Public Policy -
Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
01.2024
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Administration
Royal Institute of Management
01.2009
Bachelor of English (Honours) - undefined
Sherubtse College, University of Delhi
01.2007
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Policy Formulation
- Strategic Planning
- Research and Evaluation
Timeline
Policy and Advocacy Officer (Permanent Part-Time)
YWCA Canberra
01.2024 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Administration
Royal Institute of Management
Bachelor of English (Honours) - undefined
Sherubtse College, University of Delhi
Senior Planning Officer
Office of Cabinet Affairs and Strategic Coordination, Cabinet Secretariat, Royal Government of Bhutan
Senior Planning Officer
Gross National Happiness Commission Secretariat (GNHCS), Royal Government of Bhutan
Master of Public Policy -
Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
Master of Public Policy -
Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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