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Manika Pancholy Jain

Grant Officer | Communications Leader | Consultant at United Nations

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area

13+ years of work experience

International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)
Oct 20188 yrs 1 moPresent

Remote

At the International Positive Psychology Association, I played a pivotal role in advancing the Positive Health & Wellbeing Division. My responsibilities included managing communications, fostering collaborations, and creating educational materials. I also facilitated a successful webinar series featuring leaders in Positive Psychology, enhancing community engagement and knowledge-sharing.
Canadian Red Cross
Sep 20231 yr 2 mosOct 2024

Canada

I successfully navigated the complexities of grant management at the Canadian Red Cross, driving positive results for community recovery efforts. • Developed empathetic relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and support. • Implemented strategic solutions to reconcile challenges and grant objectives effectively. • Enhanced operational processes, contributing to the overall success of the CSRF initiative.
Oct 20141 yr 8 mosMay 2016

Montreal, Canada Area

In my role as a consultant at the UN Environment Programme, I contributed significantly to advancing the Montreal Protocol's objectives. I provided strategic guidance for international projects focused on the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) while ensuring compliance and effectiveness. My responsibilities included evaluating project proposals and programmes already in place, and preparing essential documents for the Executive Committee, thereby enhancing my skills in program evaluation and strategic planning.
Apr 20122 yrs 7 mosOct 2014

Montreal, Canada Area

A successful home operated business creating bespoke delicacies and baked goods (including cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pastries etc.) Planned, directed and executed all functions of the company: developed sales and marketing plans, created pricing strategy and handled company finances. I specialized in creating novel flavors and utilized diverse pastry techniques and mediums to best meet client's needs.
Jul 20103 yrsJun 2013

Montreal, Canada Area

Organize workshops and seminars that foster trade between India and Canada. Create a forum for sharing ideas and networking for its members.

Education

Cornell University

Certificate, Business Strategy: Achieving Competitive Advantage

Cornell University

20161 yr2017
McGill University

BA, Psychology & Neuroscience

McGill University

20024 yrs2006

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Headline

Grant Officer | Communications Leader | Consultant at United Nations

Location

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area

Work experience

Communications Lead at International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), Oct 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo, Remote, At the International Positive Psychology Association, I played a pivotal role in advancing the Positive Health & Wellbeing Division. My responsibilities included managing communications, fostering collaborations, and creating educational materials. I also facilitated a successful webinar series featuring leaders in Positive Psychology, enhancing community engagement and knowledge-sharing.

Grant Officer at Canadian Red Cross, Sep 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos, Canada, I successfully navigated the complexities of grant management at the Canadian Red Cross, driving positive results for community recovery efforts. • Developed empathetic relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and support. • Implemented strategic solutions to reconcile challenges and grant objectives effectively. • Enhanced operational processes, contributing to the overall success of the CSRF initiative.

Consultant - Program Management at UN Environment Programme - Multilateral Fund for the Montreal Protocol, Oct 2014 - May 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos, Montreal, Canada Area, In my role as a consultant at the UN Environment Programme, I contributed significantly to advancing the Montreal Protocol's objectives. I provided strategic guidance for international projects focused on the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) while ensuring compliance and effectiveness. My responsibilities included evaluating project proposals and programmes already in place, and preparing essential documents for the Executive Committee, thereby enhancing my skills in program evaluation and strategic planning.

Co Owner at Small Pâtisserie, Apr 2012 - Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos, Montreal, Canada Area, A successful home operated business creating bespoke delicacies and baked goods (including cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pastries etc.) Planned, directed and executed all functions of the company: developed sales and marketing plans, created pricing strategy and handled company finances. I specialized in creating novel flavors and utilized diverse pastry techniques and mediums to best meet client's needs.

Executive committee member at Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce, Montreal Chapter, Jul 2010 - Jun 2013 · 3 yrs, Montreal, Canada Area, Organize workshops and seminars that foster trade between India and Canada. Create a forum for sharing ideas and networking for its members.

Education

Certificate, Business Strategy: Achieving Competitive Advantage, Cornell University

BA, Psychology & Neuroscience, McGill University

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