Rachel Koshy
Summary
Professional with strong background in project coordination and management. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering results. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and support project goals with precision and reliability. Expertise includes project planning, stakeholder communication, and resource management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Programs and Humanitarian Operations Officer
ActionAid Australia
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Coordinated the administration of humanitarian, development, and response projects.
- Supported the appraisal of new projects, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up in line with organizational guidelines.
- Coordinated with country partners for timely submission of financial and narrative reports in accordance with project agreements.
- Facilitated the transfer of funding tranches from AA Australia to country partners, ensuring all relevant documentation was submitted.
- Provided support in key tasks, including the development of design documentation in line with the Project Cycle and facilitating team appraisals for Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Accreditation.
- Facilitated cross-functional project appraisals and documentation processes, strengthening partnerships with country teams and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Managed project agreements and funding transfers, ensuring complete documentation and compliance while maintaining strong relationships with partners.
- Managed program budgets and grant reporting processes, maintaining transparent documentation and accountability in humanitarian operations
- Facilitated capacity-building workshops for field teams, enhancing operational effectiveness and emergency response capabilities.
- Spearheaded Social Committee Hub initiatives while serving as Core Humanitarian Standards focal point, enhancing organisational values and digital capabilities.
- Coordinated humanitarian project administration across multiple countries in Africa and the Pacific, ensuring compliance with the organizations principles while optimizing partner relationships.
Compliance Intern
ActionAid Australia
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained detailed records of all compliance activities performed by the organization.
- Assessed current systems against established requirements to ensure adequate controls were in place.
- Analyzed and reported on annual assessment of partner compliance with Child Protection and Counter-Terrorism Policies.
- Ensured action plans and risk management strategies are put in place to address any compliance gaps.
- Streamlined compliance monitoring processes through SharePoint implementation, conducting comprehensive audits and establishing robust documentation systems.
- Led comprehensive organisation-wide SharePoint transformation, including homepage design, file migration, and systematic audit for enhanced efficiency
- Evaluated partner compliance with child protection and counter-terrorism policies, developing strategic action plans to address identified gaps
- Enhanced program compliance through systematic review of partner projects, ensuring alignment with Partnership Cycle and standards
- Strengthened organisational risk management by implementing comprehensive compliance monitoring and documentation protocols
Student Ambassador
University of Sydney
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Identified students needs to assist with appropriate resources and referrals.
- Mentored diverse student groups through academic transitions while fostering an inclusive campus environment and facilitating access to university resources
- Led engaging orientation workshops and campus tours, enhancing new student engagement and institutional knowledge retention
- Streamlined student support processes by connecting peers with targeted resources, improving academic service accessibility
- Orchestrated cross-departmental initiatives to strengthen student support networks and enhance campus community engagement
- Developed peer mentoring strategies to address diverse student needs, creating sustainable support frameworks for future cohorts
- Mentored international students through academic transitions, fostering inclusive campus environment and facilitating seamless access to university resources
Research Intern
Planning Commission of India
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Collaborated in meetings and presentations to learn more details that aimed to generate awareness and improve the efficiency of welfare services intended for girls in India.
- Partnered with Ministry stakeholders to develop comprehensive strategies for child welfare programs, while supporting policy implementation through data-driven research.
- Conducted comprehensive research on national gender equality policies, collaborating with health workers to identify barriers and develop actionable solutions for girls' education access.
- Led focus group discussions with social health workers to identify barriers in girls' education access, generating actionable insights for policy enhancement.
- Streamlined administrative processes and documentation for policy research initiatives, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting for welfare services.
- Contributed to national awareness campaigns for girls' education, developing strategic recommendations to improve social welfare service delivery.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Sydney
03.2022
Master of Arts - Public Policy
St. Xavier's College
03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
St. Xavier's College
03.2017
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Operational Reporting
- Proficient in Contract Management System
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Stakeholder Relations
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Operational efficiency
- Resource management
Certification
- CWSA Quality and Accountability
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Safeguarding
- Study Australia Industry Experience Program
- First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Professional Photography
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Malayalam
Full Professional
Marathi
Professional Working
German
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Programs and Humanitarian Operations Officer
ActionAid Australia
06.2022 - 02.2025
Compliance Intern
ActionAid Australia
05.2022 - 06.2022
Student Ambassador
University of Sydney
02.2021 - 03.2022
Research Intern
Planning Commission of India
04.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Sydney
Master of Arts - Public Policy
St. Xavier's College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
St. Xavier's College
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