Sharon Weir Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Mumbai, Maharashtra

4th Wheel Social Impact, founded in 2010, strengthens social development programs through impact strategy, management, and measurement services. Our key areas include:1. Impact Strategy: Developing strategies to maximize social impact, aligning goals with measurable outcomes and KPIs.2. Program Design: Crafting innovative social programs with best practices and contextual considerations.3. Impact Management: Implementing systems for managing and tracking social impact for continuous improvement and accountability.4. M&E Data Systems: Designing and implementing M&E systems to capture, analyze, and utilize critical program data.5. Impact Evaluation Studies: Conducting evaluations to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for enhancement.6. Training & Workshops: Delivering specialized training programs and interactive workshops on social impact management.My Role:As Co-Founder and Strategy & Research Lead, I shape strategic direction and ensure service quality. My responsibilities include:1. Impact Assessment: Guiding analytical plans for impact assessment studies, making key conclusions for evidence-based decisions.2. M&E Systems: Developing M&E systems to institutionalize best practices within organizations.Quality Control: Overseeing projects to maintain high standards of quality.3. Team Management: Building and capacitating teams for effective project execution.Service Development: Innovating and enhancing services to meet client needs.4. Toolkits and Guidelines: Creating toolkits, guidelines, and templates to build professional capacities and strengthen organizational systems.Through these roles, I ensure 4th Wheel remains a thought leader in the social impact sector, focusing on technology-led, participatory research and culturally relevant strategies.

Gujarat, India

As a Research Assistant, I contributed to a project examining the conditions of migrant laborers from Rajasthan, working in BT cotton farms in Gujarat. Collaborating closely with a Ph.D. student from the University of Washington, my role encompassed various aspects of data collection, analysis, and communication.Key Responsibilities:1. Secondary Research: Conducted secondary research and reviewed government records and statisticsContextual Tool Development: Developed surveys and participatory methods, ensuring they were relevant to the local context.2. Data Collection & Field Research: Undertook extensive field visits and conducted participatory methods and surveys with large sample sizes. Engaged with migrant laborers and stakeholders to gather in-depth information.3. Stakeholder Engagement: Built strong connections with stakeholders at multiple levels, facilitating better data collection and understanding of the local dynamics.4. Data Cleaning & Translation: Cleaned and translated research tools and data, ensuring accuracy and reliability in both Hindi and English.5. Data Analysis: Analyzed the collected data to identify key trends and insights about the conditions of migrant laborers.6. Report Writing & Communication: Authored detailed reports and communicated findings through various mediums, including photos and video documentation, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the research outcomes.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

As a Research Associate at the Gujarat Institute of Development Research, I worked closely with professors on various research projects, contributing significantly to the fieldwork, data management, and analysis.Key Responsibilities:1. Literature Reviews: Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.Questionnaire Development: Prepared detailed questionnaires, household schedules, and project reports.2. Field Work: Engaged in extensive fieldwork, collecting primary data from diverse populations.Interviews: Conducted interviews with diverse populations to gather qualitative data.3. Project Coordination: Coordinated various activities within research projects, ensuring smooth operations.Projects Undertaken:1. Study on Adoption of the ‘System of Rice Intensification (SRI)’ Program: Evaluated the implementation of the SRI program introduced by Aga Khan Rural Support Program (AKRSP), assessing its adoption and impact on local rice farming practices.2. Monitoring and Evaluation of Schemes under Tribal Development Department: Monitored and evaluated various schemes implemented by the Tribal Development Department of the Gujarat government, providing insights into their effectiveness and areas for improvement.3. Micro-level Evaluation Survey of Fortified Milk Program: Conducted an intensive micro-level evaluation survey of a program providing fortified milk to tribal area schools under the ‘Mid-day Meal’ programme in Gujarat, assessing its impact on child nutrition and health.4. Study on Occupational Challenges of Sheep Breeders in Gujarat: Investigated the occupational challenges faced by sheep breeders in Gujarat, providing recommendations to improve their working conditions and livelihood opportunities.Through these responsibilities and projects, I honed my research skills, particularly in field data collection, analysis, and project coordination.

Master'S Degree, Development Studies

Ba, Economics

Activities and Societies: Malhar College Fest Volunteer Social Involvement Program Volunteer

Education record

Nism-Series-Xxiii: Social Auditors Certification Examination, Social Audit

Level 1: Social Value Associate, Social Return On Investment