![Meera Jhogasundram](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/05/avatar_66470_1779685603.jpeg) Meera Jhogasundram # International Policy, Governance & Institutional Development Specialist Actively looking · Member since 16 May 2026 [Message](https://jobicy.com/dashboard-page.md) ShareLocationGermanyDesired salaryUnspecifiedWork preferenceFull TimeExperience levelNot set * [Overview](#overview) * [Portfolio 0](#portfolio) * [Services 0](#services) ## About Professional summaryI am an international relations and policy professional with extensive experience supporting public institutions, international organisations, and education systems through evidence-based policy work, governance support, and organisational reform. My background includes migration policy research, engagement with UN and ILO forums, and senior leadership within the Singapore Judiciary, where I oversaw multilingual service delivery, compliance, and operational performance at scale. I am recognized for translating complex policy objectives into implementable programmes, strengthening institutional capacity, and guiding diverse stakeholders through change in highly regulated, multicultural environments. I bring strong analytical capability, political sensitivity, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach suited to EU agencies, executive bodies, and international institutions. In my current roles, I provide policy-adjacent advisory and programme delivery support to public-sector bodies, international education organisations, and cross-border institutions operating within complex regulatory and labour-market environments. I design and deliver structured career-transition, leadership, and talent-development programmes aligned with international education systems and labour-market policy objectives. I apply psychometric and diagnostic instruments to support evidence-based talent assessment, institutional workforce planning, and leadership decision-making. I also advise senior stakeholders navigating governance constraints, regulatory change, and organisational transformation in multicultural settings. Previously, I held senior leadership responsibilities within the Singapore Judiciary, managing over 75 foreign-language interpreters and championing institutional accountability, compliance, and service quality during sustained organisational change. I have also contributed as a research fellow focusing on migration governance and international labour policy, co-authoring a comprehensive migration policy research report and representing civil society perspectives in UN and ILO-linked forums. I am an author of six books examining career governance, leadership capability, and individual agency within complex institutional and labour-market systems. My publications are widely used by professionals, educators, and organisational leaders as applied frameworks for navigating career transitions, leadership development, and workforce resilience in regulated and international contexts. My professional affiliations include the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching and alumni status at Nanyang Technological University. I am fluent in English and Tamil, with intermediate proficiency in French and German, and I am committed to continuous professional development in coaching and leadership dynamics. ## Skills 5 capabilities[Change Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/change-management.md)[Curriculum Development](https://jobicy.com/talent/curriculum-development.md)[Mentoring](https://jobicy.com/talent/mentoring.md)[Operations Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/operations-management.md)[Stakeholder Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/stakeholder-management.md) ## Experience Career history ### Senior Policy & Institutional Capacity-Building Advisor · M Jhoga Coaching & Consulting 2017 – PresentProvided policy-adjacent advisory and programme delivery support to public-sector bodies, international education organisations, and cross-border institutions. Designed and delivered structured career-transition, leadership, and talent-development programmes aligned with international education systems and labour-market policy objectives. Applied psychometric and diagnostic instruments for talent assessment and workforce planning. Advised senior stakeholders on governance constraints, regulatory change, and organisational transformation. ### Senior Advisor – Global Education to Employment Pathways · Crimson Education, Delta Institute - Europe 2024 – PresentSupported global education-to-employment pathways, institutional outreach, and international talent mobility. Designed individualised academic and career roadmaps for students targeting elite global institutions. Delivered advising on education systems navigation, admissions policy alignment, and skills-to-labour-market positioning. Facilitated access to experiential learning and industry immersion programmes. Led strategic outreach initiatives expanding institutional visibility across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. ### Research Fellow – Migration Governance & International Labour Policy · Global Migration Policy Associates 2017 – 2018Conducted policy research focused on migration governance and international labour frameworks. Co-authored a 90-page migration policy research report. Represented civil society perspectives in UN and ILO-linked forums. Bridged academic research with policy-relevant outputs supporting evidence-informed decision-making. ### Senior Executive | Public Administration | Governance & Human Capital Leadership · Singapore Judiciary (State Courts, Family Justice Courts, Supreme Court) 1995 – 2017Held senior leadership responsibilities within a high-volume national judicial system. Oversaw multilingual service delivery and operational performance managing 75+ foreign-language interpreters. Championed institutional accountability, compliance, and service quality during organisational change. Served as Commissioner of Oaths, Bail Administrator, Mediator, and Chair of Innovation & Planning Committee. Coordinated with government ministries and agencies. Achieved 99% accuracy and quality standards and reduced unjustified absenteeism by 60%. ### Assistant Simultaneous Interpreter | Institutional Liaison & Public-Sector Governance Engagement · Parliament House of Singapore 2008 – 2012Engaged with Parliamentary and government stakeholders supporting cross-institutional coordination, governance alignment, and public-sector accountability. Worked at the interface between judiciary and legislative ecosystem supporting information flow and institutional compliance. Participated in inter-agency engagements involving Parliament and government bodies on justice administration and institutional reform. ### Operations & Programme Manager – International Cultural Institutions · Apsaras Arts, Performing Arts Company 1995 – 2006Managed operations, logistics, and programme delivery for an internationally active performing-arts organisation. Oversaw coordination of international travel, lodging, security, and event logistics. Worked with embassies and authorities on visa processing and compliance. Led training and mentoring programmes for performers. Supported fundraising and stakeholder engagement for cultural exchange programmes. ## Education Learning history ### Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations 2022Doctor of International Relations Summa Cum Laude ### Nanyang Technological University 2017Master of Science in International Relations ### Singapore University of Social Sciences 2014Bachelor of Arts in Tamil Language & Literature ### Ong Teng Cheong Labour Leadership Institute 2008Diploma in Employment Relations ### iPEC 2023Professional Coach Training This professional hasn’t added portfolio projects yet. This professional hasn’t listed any services yet.