Speaker: Palak Rawal
Designation: Graduation Officer (Consultant), Asian Development Bank
Roles covered: Research, grassroots implementation, consulting
Focus issue areas: Gender, poverty alleviation, public service delivery
About the podcast:
Are you keen to understand what government fellowships or multilateral organizations offer for young professionals? Want to know more about roles like research, grassroots implementation, and consulting? Are you wondering whether a Master's abroad can help your career in this space? Listen to Palak speak about her career journey and share a wealth of insights on careers in the development sector! She also has plenty of advice for those wondering what to expect and how to begin their journey in this sector.
About Palak Rawal:
Palak holds a B.Com from Delhi University, after which she pursued the Young India Fellowship, a multidisciplinary post-graduate programme at Ashoka University. She went on to work with the Haryana Chief Minister's Office on multiple projects and in various capacities as a part of the Chief Minister's Good Governance Associates Programme. Most recently, she completed her Master's in Public Policy from National University of Singapore. Ever since, she has been working as a Consultant with the Asian Development Bank, while also managing her own non-profit, SafeJoy, which has launched an educational tool-kit aimed at increasing the awareness, capacity, and willingness of children to report sexual abuse.
