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Katyayni Champawat

@katyaynichampawat

Humanitarian and development professional with Humanitarian Aid International experience in grant management and MEAL, translating evidence into programme strategies.

India

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At Humanitarian Aid International, I managed grants funded by partners including Vitol, Legatum, START Network, and DonateKart, supporting budgeting, compliance, reporting, and programme monitoring. I also supported MEAL activities across humanitarian and livelihood projects.

At MetLife Global Capacity Centre, Jaipur, I designed programme management resources and developed a Logical Framework, Theory of Change, and an impact assessment framework based on OECD-DAC criteria. As a consultant with Humanitarian Solutions Hub India, I designed qualitative research methods and tools for a study on mutual aid systems and humanitarian financing in India.

At United Nations OCHA, I produced donor visibility and public information materials for CERF and CBPF emergency allocations. I’ve also supported humanitarian research and editorial work at Leiden University, and I currently curate learning resources for ALNAP’s HELP Library.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Knowledge Management Volunteer – HELP Library

Current

ALNAP

Jun 2026 - Present (4 months)

Curate and upload learning resources to the HELP Library, supporting improved access to humanitarian evidence ahead of the State of the Humanitarian System report.

Knowledge Management Curation Humanitarian Evidence Digital Libraries Content Curation

CSR Intern

MetLife Global Capacity Centre

Jun 2026 - Aug 2026 (2 months)

Reviewed India's CSR regulatory framework and supported the development of internal systems to strengthen programme design and governance. Designed organisation-wide programme management resources and an impact assessment framework based on OECD-DAC criteria.

CSR Program Design Governance Logical Framework Theory of Change Impact Assessments OECD DAC Communication Strategy Program Management

Lead Researcher (Consultant)

Humanitarian Solutions Hub India

Apr 2026 - Apr 2026 (0 months)

Designed research methodology, inception report, qualitative tools, KII questionnaires, and FGD guides for a multi-state study on mutual aid systems and humanitarian financing. Coordinated with ALNAP and international researchers to ensure methodological consistency.

Research Design Qualitative Research KII FGD Methodology Stakeholder Coordination ALNAP Research Methodology Humanitarian Finance

Strategic Communication & Donor Engagement Officer

Humanitarian Aid International

Feb 2025 - Mar 2026 (1 year 1 month)

Managed strategic communications across organisational channels, producing donor reports, grant proposals, situation reports, and digital content. Managed grants worth approximately ₹50 lakh and coordinated with over 13 NGO partners and international networks.

Strategic Communications Donor Engagement Grant Management Proposal Writing Reporting Stakeholder Coordination MEAL Budget Monitoring

Public Information Intern – Donor Visibility Unit

United Nations OCHA

Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 (2 months)

Produced communication materials for CERF and CBPF emergency allocations and donor visibility campaigns. Drafted daily social media content and analysed digital engagement using HubSpot and platform analytics.

Public Information Donor Visibility Social Media Content Creation HubSpot Analytics Editorial Guidelines

Research Assistant

Leiden University

Jun 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Supported editorial research and publication management for academic books and journal special collections on humanitarian action and multilateralism. Reviewed manuscripts for consistency and citation accuracy.

Editorial Research Publication Management Manuscript Review Citation Verification Academic Publishing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Leiden University

Advanced MSc, International Relations and Diplomacy

Grade: Cum Laude (7.95/10)

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Research Methods (Qualitative & Quantitative), International Negotiations (Clingendael Institute), Climate, Conflict & Disaster Politics

Advanced MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy, graduated Cum Laude with a thesis on Canada's Feminist Foreign Policy.

Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University

B.A. (Hons), History

Grade: 7.8/10

B.A. (Hons) History with a specialisation in gendered Indian history and post-colonial perspectives.

Leiden University

Advanced MSc, International Relations and Diplomacy

Grade: Cum Laude (7.95/10)

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Research Methods (Qualitative & Quantitative), International Negotiations (Clingendael Institute), Climate, Conflict & Disaster Politics

Advanced MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy, graduated Cum Laude with a thesis on Canada's Feminist Foreign Policy.