Leading development and implementation of programme initiatives in South and South-East Asia on the issue of internal migration in the following areas:• Regional Strategy Exploration: Lead in exploring and shaping the regional strategy for South and South-East Asia. Identifying key partners and stakeholders in target countries and establishing learning and implementing partnerships.• Hypothesis Development and Testing: Develop and test hypotheses for strategy formulation, with a… Show more Leading development and implementation of programme initiatives in South and South-East Asia on the issue of internal migration in the following areas:• Regional Strategy Exploration: Lead in exploring and shaping the regional strategy for South and South-East Asia. Identifying key partners and stakeholders in target countries and establishing learning and implementing partnerships.• Hypothesis Development and Testing: Develop and test hypotheses for strategy formulation, with a specific focus on internal migration in South and South East Asia.• Team Leadership: Set up and lead a diverse internal team, providing guidance and direction to achieve strategic goals. Manage consultants, researchers and other partners to ensure smooth collaboration and efficient programme roll out and execution.• Long-term Strategy Support: Provide support in the development of long-term, country-specific and regional thematic strategies. Contribute to conceptualizing the necessary management and governance structures to execute the strategy effectively.• Operating Model Establishment: Setting up the long-term operating model to facilitate the implementation of the strategy. Develop frameworks and processes to ensure seamless strategy execution.https://peoplescourageinternational.org/#RegionalStrategy #Leadership #StrategicInitiatives #ClimateChange #InternalMigration #ViolencePrevention Show less

• Provided leadership and established structure for management of strategic projects and programme implementation portfolio of WaterAid India • Worked closely with SMT and other departmental heads on development of WaterAid India’s programme implementation strategy and program design. • Built strategies for scaling up of WASH interventions in districts across the Water Aid India’s programme• Responsible to build capacities of state and district teams on scaling up of WASH… Show more • Provided leadership and established structure for management of strategic projects and programme implementation portfolio of WaterAid India • Worked closely with SMT and other departmental heads on development of WaterAid India’s programme implementation strategy and program design. • Built strategies for scaling up of WASH interventions in districts across the Water Aid India’s programme• Responsible to build capacities of state and district teams on scaling up of WASH interventions across all intervention states of WaterAid India• Lead development and roll out of standardized training modules for training varied stakeholders from the community to the government staff at state and national level for all WASH portfolios of WaterAid India• Developed and rolled out standard operating procedures for implementation of programmes as per the organizational strategy• Instrumantal in developing large scale programmes that were transformative for realising the organisation's Everyone Everywhere strategy for WASH Show less

Instrumental in driving the development and implementation of state strategies aligned with WaterAid India's country strategy. With a focus on Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, I have successfully managed and ensured the timely delivery of multi-year plans and budgets. Through strategic expansion efforts, expanded WaterAid India's programs in these states, contributing to the organization's mission of achieving sustainable access to water, sanitation and hygiene.Key… Show more Instrumental in driving the development and implementation of state strategies aligned with WaterAid India's country strategy. With a focus on Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, I have successfully managed and ensured the timely delivery of multi-year plans and budgets. Through strategic expansion efforts, expanded WaterAid India's programs in these states, contributing to the organization's mission of achieving sustainable access to water, sanitation and hygiene.Key Contributions:▪ State Strategy Development: Provided strategic leadership in the development of state strategies for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, ensuring their alignment with WaterAid India's country strategy. Developed comprehensive plans to address key challenges and leverage opportunities in these states.▪ Program Management: Successfully managed the implementation of state strategies, overseeing multiple projects and initiatives. Demonstrated strong project management skills to ensure the successful and timely delivery of program objectives.▪ Budget and Resource Management: Played a pivotal role in managing multi-year plans and budgets for the states, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and financial sustainability. Utilized strategic budgeting techniques to maximize impact and achieve program goals.▪ Strategic Expansion: Led efforts to expand WaterAid India's programs in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Collaborated with stakeholders, government bodies and local communities to identify opportunities for growth and successfully establish program presence in new areas.▪ Performance Monitoring: Implemented robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track program performance and outcomes. Utilized data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.#StateStrategy #ProgramManagement #StrategicExpansion #BudgetManagement #WASH Show less

As a Policy Coordinator, I played a key role in driving advocacy strategies and fostering stakeholder engagement within the Water, Sanitation, Health and Nutrition sectors. Successfully developed and implemented strategies to bring about convergence and influence policy changes. I have effectively communicated WaterAid's positions and policies through policy briefs and other communication channels, while also leading impactful advocacy campaigns and supporting research initiatives.Key… Show more As a Policy Coordinator, I played a key role in driving advocacy strategies and fostering stakeholder engagement within the Water, Sanitation, Health and Nutrition sectors. Successfully developed and implemented strategies to bring about convergence and influence policy changes. I have effectively communicated WaterAid's positions and policies through policy briefs and other communication channels, while also leading impactful advocacy campaigns and supporting research initiatives.Key Contributions:▪ Advocacy Strategy Development: Led the development of robust advocacy strategies for states in the region, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Identified key issues and opportunities for influencing policy changes in the WASH sector.▪ Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively networked and collaborated with stakeholders across the Water, Sanitation, Health, and Nutrition sectors, fostering strong partnerships and promoting convergence. Through effective communication and relationship-building, Facilitated collaborative efforts in driving impactful WASH interventions.▪ Policy Communication: Developed policy briefs and other communiqués to effectively communicate WaterAid's positions and policies to key stakeholders. By presenting compelling arguments and evidence, I influenced decision-makers and fostered a favorable environment for policy change.▪ Advocacy Campaign Leadership: Led advocacy campaigns on WASH issues, mobilizing support and driving awareness among stakeholders. By coordinating strategic initiatives, I contributed to creating a positive impact and advancing the organization's advocacy goals.▪ Research Support: Provided valuable support to research initiatives within the region, ensuring evidence-based advocacy and policy formulation. Collaborated with research teams to leverage data and insights for impactful interventions and influencing policy decisions.#PolicyCoordination #AdvocacyStrategies #StakeholderEngagement #Research #WASH Show less

As a Project Coordinator in the International Migration programme of DCA, anchored the management of a EU supported project through a regional partner Migrants Forum in Asia. Worked on furthering the linkages with the MoEA officials, State departments like Labour department, Women and Child Development, government agencies like NORKA Roots, Academicians and other activists working on the issue safe migration. Conducted an analysis of the election manifestos of all the national parties in India… Show more As a Project Coordinator in the International Migration programme of DCA, anchored the management of a EU supported project through a regional partner Migrants Forum in Asia. Worked on furthering the linkages with the MoEA officials, State departments like Labour department, Women and Child Development, government agencies like NORKA Roots, Academicians and other activists working on the issue safe migration. Conducted an analysis of the election manifestos of all the national parties in India to understand their commitments towards migrant workers and an analysis of the questions raised in the Indian Parliament on the issues related to migrants rights. Show less

As a Senior Management Team member, provided leadership to the rural governance programme of Samarthan and was required to develop linkages with the government officials and advocate issues emerging from the field pertaining to decentralised governance. As the head of the rural programme, provided programmatic guidance to the team working in Madhya Pradesh and liaison with Civil Society (NGOs, Media, Academic Institutions). Anchored the participatory planning component under the technical… Show more As a Senior Management Team member, provided leadership to the rural governance programme of Samarthan and was required to develop linkages with the government officials and advocate issues emerging from the field pertaining to decentralised governance. As the head of the rural programme, provided programmatic guidance to the team working in Madhya Pradesh and liaison with Civil Society (NGOs, Media, Academic Institutions). Anchored the participatory planning component under the technical support to the Madhya Pradesh Rural Livelihood Programme aiming at for sustainable livelihood in 3000 MPRLP villages. Under the guidance of the Executive Director, lead the research unit in the organisation. Worked as a part of the team that developed operational guidelines for Integrated District Planning for the State Planning Commission. Led the impact assessment of MNREGS in Madhya Pradesh – sponsored by State Planning Commission Madhya Pradesh. Responsible for identifying research issues on different aspects of governance, led or participated in research works of Samarthan, prepared reports and developed papers from the research finding. Anchored all donor interface between Samarthan and its donors. Show less

Anchored the state programme of PRIA in Chhattisgarh and the role involved programme management on Reforming Governance Institutions and Civil Society Building. Responsible for Identifying and strengthening partnership with different civil society organisations working in the state, networking and advocacy with the state government on different issues pertaining to local governance and civil society actions, capacity building of partners and overall management of the state programme. I started… Show more Anchored the state programme of PRIA in Chhattisgarh and the role involved programme management on Reforming Governance Institutions and Civil Society Building. Responsible for Identifying and strengthening partnership with different civil society organisations working in the state, networking and advocacy with the state government on different issues pertaining to local governance and civil society actions, capacity building of partners and overall management of the state programme. I started my career with PRIA as a Project Officer in the district of Fatehabad in HaryanaSome of the significant work associated with• Developed the Activity Mapping for devolution of funds, functions and functionaries for the Government of Chhattisgarh (2005)• Organised state wide campaign covering 50% of all panchayats in the state on voters awareness in the panchayat and municipal elections (2005)• Developed and strengthened a network of women citizen leaders (Nari Network) in Fatehabad district (Haryana) for promoting their leadership skills in panchayats. • As trainer conducted several trainings for elected representatives of panchayats and urban local bodies in Fatehabad and Faridabad districts of Haryana. Show less

I worked with Triratna Consultants Ltd as an executive and was associated as a team member in several projects undertaken by the organization. Some of the key projects on which I worked are as me=ntioned below:• Management of Regional Development Centre [RDC] for Rural Enterprise Promotion Programme for SIDBI – Western Region covering the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa (February 1999 – January 2001) • Techno-Economic Survey for M. P. Mahila Vitta Evam Vikas… Show more I worked with Triratna Consultants Ltd as an executive and was associated as a team member in several projects undertaken by the organization. Some of the key projects on which I worked are as me=ntioned below:• Management of Regional Development Centre [RDC] for Rural Enterprise Promotion Programme for SIDBI – Western Region covering the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa (February 1999 – January 2001) • Techno-Economic Survey for M. P. Mahila Vitta Evam Vikas Nigam, Bhopal for Swa Shakti Project (World Bank aided) in Madhya Pradesh (March 2002 – June 2002) • Evaluation of watershed development programme implemented by Rajiv Gandhi Mission for Watershed Development (Govt. of MP) in Betul and Chindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh (July 2002 – October 2002)• Country Strategy Paper for WaterAid India, Tiruchirapally (January 2001 – July 2001). WaterAid supports NGOs in India in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Education Sector. • Need Assessment Study of thirty-two villages in Surat district of Gujarat for British Gas (October 1999 – February 2000) Show less