Devika Deshmukh Email & Phone Number

Development professional with over 18 years of experience in the field of social sector. Drives large-scale development programmes from conceptualizing, and designing, to delivery across urban, and tribal typologies of Maharashtra State. Proven experience in generating evidence with the ability to emphasize equity for high-level policy advocacy. The only Programme Specialist for Urban in UNICEF India, currently contributing to the designing and implementing the multisectoral Urban Primary Healthcare Programme for urban poor. Currently, supporting the Social Policy programme aimed at enhancing social protection and equity for marginalized communities. Policy-driven research and programming experience including budgetary analysis backed by a deep field understanding of both the community and institutions are core strengths. A strong partnership builder, I attribute my learning of the programme science to the policymakers, communities, development partners, and multidisciplinary teams.