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Global Programme Quality Adviser at Christian Aid
📍 Greater Chennai Area, India

Anand Joshua is a global programme quality and strategy professional with extensive experience in senior advisory roles at Christian Aid and World Vision India. He has managed portfolios over $37 million and overseen 100+ humanitarian programmes. He holds a Masters degree from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

His work reflects a deep commitment to enhancing the effectiveness and integrity of international development and humanitarian programming. He is a frequent speaker on topics of strategic leadership, governance, and accountability within faith-based and non-governmental organizations, indicating a personal passion for ethical ministry and mission-driven work.

Unique fact: Anand has provided quality advisory support to more than 18 country programmes across five continents, including in conflict and crisis zones.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Global Programme Quality Adviser
Location
Greater Chennai Area, India
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Programme Quality Assurance
His career has centered on developing and implementing programme quality standards, tools, and assessment processes for major international NGOs like Christian Aid and World Vision.
Strategic Leadership
He frequently speaks on strategic leadership, planning, accountability, and transparency, outlining frameworks for effective leadership in complex, volatile environments.
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Career

Work history

2-2021 - 1-2026
Global Programme Quality Adviser
Christian Aid
9-2016 - 2-2021
Head - Program Quality
World Vision India
7-2016 - 9-2016
Head - Research and Strategy Management
World Vision India
9-2011 - 6-2016
Corporate Planner
World Vision India
4-2008 - 8-2011
Program Quality Manager
World Vision India
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Education
2002 - 2004
Master's degree
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
1994 - 1998
B. Tech
Allahabad Agricultural Institute
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