Arul Durai Email & Phone Number

With nearly 20 years of dedicated experience in the hardcore Social Development sector, I have made significant contributions to both global and national initiatives across India, showcasing remarkable demonstrations and proven results. My expertise lies in engaging with Development domains through an integrative and collective approach.Specialized in Strategic Planning, Design, Development, and the complete spectrum of program management, I possess hands-on experience in project/program-based grant-making and project/program budgeting. My approach to team management emphasizes effectiveness, fostering synergies, and nurturing individual talents to ensure high-quality achievements and results.I bring expertise in conducting holistic programmatic evaluations and audits to uphold transparency, accountability, and the impact of projects/programs. My subject matter proficiency spans Education, Elderly care, Child labor, Self-Help Group (SHG), Livelihoods and Microfinance, HIV/AIDS, vocational Training, and Rural Development Programs (RDPs).Adept at forging partnerships, I have successfully initiated collaborations with bilateral, multilateral agencies, and corporate entities. I excel in identifying operational challenges within projects and implementing solutions. Building and reinforcing partnerships, I liaise with project partners, consultants, vendors, duty bearers, and other key stakeholders.In monitoring project progress, I coordinate with government agencies, Corporate Sectors and diverse stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of projects within prescribed timelines and cost norms. My commitment extends to ensuring that team members contribute their skills, expertise, and competencies to form a cohesive and supportive team that achieves goals and objectives in an accountable manner as expected by donors.To maintain a comprehensive understanding of project performance, I ensure the regular monitoring of daily and weekly work reports from the team.Currently, I work as a Program Manager of Reviving Green Revolution (RGR) Cell, an associate organization of TATA TRUSTS and look after overall coordination of CSR projects and effective Donor Management in Tamil Nadu.

Listed skills include Microsoft Office, Management, Public Speaking, Leadership, and 2 others.