Swati Lal

Swati Lal New Delhi - - Profile Summary ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ Professional experience across diverse sectors, specializing in strategy development, communications and advocacy, knowledge management, resource mobilization, and program management. Proficient in conducting research, developing high-quality knowledge resources, designing compelling presentations/infographics, and crafting engaging content across formats - blogs, case studies, articles, reports, factsheets, brochures, and newsletters. Strong expertise in stakeholder engagement - government bodies, private sector entities, academia, industry associations, and NGOs. Skilled in planning and executing outreach events, workshops, and conferences to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. Adept at managing multiple priorities efficiently while seamlessly collaborating with cross-functional and global teams. Excellent coordination, relationship building, people management, operations, and secretariat management skills. Proficient in MS Office, G Suite, Mailchimp, Canva, and Prezi; quick to learn and adapt to emerging technologies. Work Experience Senior Writer and Communications Specialist | VentureWeb Marketing Solutions /Accenture | October 2021 - August 2023 • Developed strategic content in collaboration with Accenture’s Marketing and Technology teams, driving corporate storytelling, brand visibility and engagement. Freelance Writer | January 2020 - September 2021 • Created blogs, success stories, and social media content across multiple industry domains. Meghraj Capital Advisors | Communications Consultant (Full-time) | November 2019 - December 2019 • Prepared the concept note on E-mobility and contributed to policy and regulatory analysis on Renewable Energy technologies for Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation report. • Designed the India program factsheet featuring impactful infographics to enhance stakeholder engagement. Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) | Manager | April 2018 - March 2019 • Developed strategic initiatives across Communications, Membership, HR, and Programs, driving operational efficiency. • Managed governance committee meetings and stakeholder communications in coordination with AEEE’s Legal Counsel. • Strengthened AEEE’s digital presence through media outreach, marketing content creation, and social media management. • Conducted membership surveys and developed engagement strategies to optimize Members’ relations and performance. • Crafted persuasive capability statements and grant proposals, securing funding from esteemed donors, including the MacArthur Foundation, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, Rocky Mountain Institute, and Department of Science& Technology (GoI). Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) | Communications Consultant (Full-time) | April 2016 - February 2017 • Developed and executed a comprehensive communications strategy to broaden GGGI India’s outreach. • Created knowledge products and technical presentations showcasing success stories and new initiatives in clean energy, INDC, e-mobility, off-grid energy, climate finance, etc. • Managed branding and facilitated knowledge sharing with GGGI Headquarters (Seoul) and global teams. • Monitored industry trends and curated 400+ news articles and sector insights to support strategic decision-making. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) | Consultant (Full-time) | August 2014 - January 2015 • Developed strategic roadmap for the Integrated Reporting (IR) Lab India, a country-level network set up by CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, supported by the International Integrated Reporting Council, UK. • Created quarterly newsletters and presentations; coordinated training programs and webinars to drive awareness and promote integrated reporting practices among companies and institutions in business ecosystem. • Successfully secured corporate partnerships, generating an initial membership revenue of approximately INR 15 Lakh. Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) | Grants Coordinator | February 2012 - February 2014 • Spearheaded development of a strategic framework integrating best practices for pre-and-post award process, streamlined documentation, and standardized grant application methodologies, significantly enhancing fundraising across PHFI and its five Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs). • Managed various aspects during the proposal submission process, including guiding researchers on crafting compelling institutional capability statements and financial narratives, resulting in securing grants from prestigious organizations, such as BMGF, IDRC, IFPRI, UNDP, GAVI, DFID, Wellcome Trust, NIH, and MoHFW. • Developed the Research Career Training Manual and Editing Guidelines. • Served on the PHFI Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC), documenting key discussions and preparing official meeting minutes. USAID ECO-Asia CDC and ECO-III Program | Program Officer | June 2008 - September 2011 • Conducted research and stakeholder consultations and contributed in writing on substantive clean energy areas. • Organized advocacy events to raise awareness, promote knowledge sharing, and facilitate scaling-up of clean energy investments. • Prepared technical presentations and IEC materials to communicate program insights effectively. • Compiled the Program Compendium, documenting key milestones and achievements, released at the Program’s close-out event. India’s First National Communication (NATCOM) to the UNFCCC | Project Associate | July 2001 - May 2008 • Managed 130+ subcontracts of multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring timely delivery of 600+ project deliverables. • Coordinated 40+ national workshops, engaging over 3,000 participants. • Managed £2 million budget, financial reporting, and grant utilization; successfully recovered INR 5 lakh in unutilized funds. • Edited manuscripts for publications, including books, workshop proceedings, training manuals, and the final NATCOM report. • Led operations, project documentation, and knowledge management for the NATCOM Project Management Cell. Additional Experience • • • • • Freelance Editor | August - September 2015 - Transcripted and edited health reports and survey questionnaires in Hindi Australian High Commission | June 2001 - Developed a centralized database in MS-Access UNDP | Consultant | January - March 2001 | Prepared report on relief and rehabilitation initiatives during Gujarat Earthquake ANZ Grindlays Bank | Executive | April - December 2000 - Business development, MIS reporting UNDP | Intern | October - December 1999 - Developed database of National Consultants; prepared ‘Directory of Personnel’ Educational Qualifications • • • • Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management | IMT, Ghaziabad | 2007 Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics | HP University, Shimla | 2000 Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations & Personnel Management | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communications and Management, Mumbai | 1999 Academic Project: Conducted a comprehensive study on the Performance Appraisal process at UNDP and provided recommendations to the HR Head for process optimization. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honours in Economics | University of Delhi | 1998 Scholastic Achievement: Won the Jury Award in the Annual Debate Competition organized by the Economics Society of the college.