Basheera Shaik

About Basheera Shaik

I work at the intersection of international relations, institutional strategy, and cross-government collaboration.With over a decade of experience across public and social sector institutions, I have supported the design and operationalisation of multi-country programmes and bilateral initiatives, working with governments and international partners to align strategic priorities, institutional incentives, and delivery realities.My work focuses on partnership strategy, negotiation, and programme governance in complex international settings, particularly where collaboration spans multiple mandates, political contexts, and organisational cultures.I have been involved in shaping and stewarding programmes and partnership platforms across their full lifecycle i.e. from institutional set-up and programme design through to implementation and adaptation, ensuring that cross-border collaboration remains effective, accountable, and resilient across mandates and thematic priorities.

Experience

1. Senior Programme Manager

   UK Research and Innovation

   Apr 2022 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   Lead the design and operationalisation of complex bilateral programmes, working across governments, public institutions, and delivery partners.2. Shape partnership strategy and programme governance across initiatives spanning multiple mandates, political contexts, and organisational cultures.3. Negotiate alignment between national priorities, institutional incentives, and delivery constraints in high-stakes international settings.4. Steward programmes across the full lifecycle- from institutional set-up and design through to implementation, adaptation, and review.5. Advise senior stakeholders on partnership models, risk, and long-horizon collaboration.

Education

• The University of Manchester

  MSc, International Development

  2018 — 2019

• Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

  Bachelors of Science, Business Administration