Dynamic and passionate social development professional with over two decades of experience on empowering community for their well-being and social behavior change (SBC). Proven expertise in program development, stakeholder engagement, and program management within diverse national and international funding agencies and civil societies including United Nations, government departments, and academic and research institutions, and Corporates under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) domine in India and abroad. Skilled in effective project management, data analysis, coordination with stakeholders, and strategic planning, with a strong track record of ensuring achieving program outcomes in the field of Public Health precisely on polio, RMNCH, routine immunization, adolescent empowerment, sustainable agriculture and food security, and disaster risk reduction and resilience building. Demonstrated ability to strengthen system and maintain collaborative relationships with communities, stakeholders, and partners. Committed to encourage team work and collective effort in multicultural environment.Holding a post-graduation degree in Rural Development with a comprehensive understanding of social and behavior change communication and integrated community development. Known for exceptional communication skills, a solutions-oriented mindset, and an unwavering dedication to making a positive impact. Looking to leverage my expertise and passion in an organization to drive meaningful change and contribute to sustainable development goals.
Button Flakes Corporate Services Limited
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Public Health ManagerButton Flakes Corporate Services LimitedLagos, La, Ng
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Manager Public HealthSeepco, Button Flakes Corporate Services Ltd. Jan 2023 - PresentNigeriaDesign the public health programs within CSR frameworks; develop strategic documents on community engagement; strengthen partnerships with state and LGA level stakeholders to improve primary health care services. Develop guidelines, SOPs, communication strategies, MEAL frameworks, KM products, and create a replicable primary health care intervention and services in selected LGAs of Nigerian states.
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State Sbcc ConsultantUnicef Feb 2014 - Dec 2022Kolkata Area, IndiaLed SBC interventions for emergencies including polio and COVID-19 responses, developed communication strategies for RMNCH+A – continuum of care, prevention of child marriage, improve regular school attendance, adolescent empowerment, mother and child nutrition, and WASH. Created communication package on aforementioned issues, partnered with governments to scale up across the state and increase demand for services meant for mother, adolescent and child health. Planned and executed campaigns on immunization, child and maternal health and nutrition, and ODF. Facilitated capacity building of over 80,000 front-line workers (FLWs) on SBC skills to increase demand for health services. Established Community Radio Stations to promote indigenous culture and traditional communication channels, building networks with academic institutions for sustainable skilled SBCC resources. -
Officer - Corporate Social Responsibility (Csr)Ocl India Limited Dec 2011 - Jan 2014Godapiyashal, Medinipur, West Bengal, IndiaFormulated sustainable community engagement and business development plan for a greenfield cement grinding project in West Bengal, navigating socio-political transitions. Ensured appropriate work planning and budgeting, monitoring compliance with policies and guidelines pertaining to CSR. Implemented Comprehensive Community Development programs to meet IFC ESI commitments, collaborated with local authorities for compliance, public relations, managed systematic engagement of local labor and their welfare activities. Executed diverse CSR projects on health, education, youth development, and established resource groups to address local issues and litigations. -
Project ManagerFondazione A’Lbero Della Vita (Fadv) May 2010 - Nov 2011Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, IndiaConducted feasibility studies and developed project proposals over 20 million INR to enhance public health, education, sanitation, sustainable livelihood and promote organic agriculture for tea garden children in West Bengal. Submitted detailed reports to funders, facilitated staff training, and provided technical guidance to implementation partners.
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Social And Community Development Officer (Scdo)Asansol Municipal Corporation And State Rural Development Agency Sep 2007 - May 2010Asansol Area And East Medinipur, West Bengal, IndiaProvided technical expertise in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of government programs across 50 slums of the corporation jurisdiction. Successfully executed Phase-I three DPRs of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM). Additionally, completed the documentation and allocation of 10,000 dwelling units along with basic infrastructures like drinking water, street lights, all weathered road, sanitation, community hall etc. Also planned and executed social security programs for the ageing widows.
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Assistant CoordinatorWest Bengal Panchayat Department, West Bengal, India Sep 2007 - Apr 2008West Bengal, IndiaDeveloped comprehensive "Five-Year" and "Annual" planning documents for 12 Gram Panchayats, enhancing the capacity of elected representatives for strengthening institutional capacity of the local governance. Facilitated capacity-building over 500 elected panchayat representatives and functionaries on participatory planning, resource mobilization, and execution of ongoing social development programs and schemes, under the DFID-funded "Strengthening Rural Development" program.
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Senior Program AssociateChild In Need Institute (Cini) Jan 2005 - Aug 2007Falta Field Office, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, IndiaManaged field office and supervised field team, conducting capacity-building sessions and training statewide on "Life Skill Education”. Strengthened 16 NGO partners’ capacities in planning and monitoring of Youth Rights on Reproductive Health programs. Executed stakeholder engagement initiatives, contributed to develop training manuals and BCC materials, and developed detailed project implementation reports for donors. Facilitated capacity building for project team members, adolescents, and frontline workers on reproductive health issues, HIV/AIDS, Life Skills, Peer-Education and project planning and monitoring. -
Project ManagerDalit Vikas Vindu Sep 2002 - Jan 2005Kawakol, Nawada, BiharExecuted house-to-house baseline survey for 32 villages for a reproductive health project. Completed planning and execution of the project Phase-I, managing health data for over 2,500 pregnant, lactating, adolescents, and children. Developed staff and stakeholder capacities on reproductive health, submitted regular progress reports to donors, and organized community mobilization events during festivals and social gatherings.
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Program CoordinatorJharkhand May 2002 - Sep 2002Palamu, Jharkhand, IndiaEnhanced socio-economic development for Dalit families in Lesliganj, Jharkhand, through government collaboration, planted 100,000 seedlings for drought mitigation, developing tribal leadership, and executing crop initiatives for 40 farmer groups.
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