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Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Capacity building of the program management team. Review of organizational policies for their applicability and updation. Strengthen the program monitoring process. Developing a long-range strategic plan. Improving the organization’s visibility. Program-assessment. Enhancing stakeholder engagement and networking. Re-defining organizational structure. Improving the financial management practices.

Greater Noida (India)

Contributed to the overall strategic visioning, conceptual development, planning, budgeting, and monitoring of GoodWeave India's projects and operations. Provided leadership to the cross-functional team. Initiated the Organization Development process for enhancing the work culture and ethics. Updated the HR, Finance, and Administration policies to make them relevant to the existing programs and donor requirements. Articulated program and operations milestones in project reports. Incorporated… Show more Contributed to the overall strategic visioning, conceptual development, planning, budgeting, and monitoring of GoodWeave India's projects and operations. Provided leadership to the cross-functional team. Initiated the Organization Development process for enhancing the work culture and ethics. Updated the HR, Finance, and Administration policies to make them relevant to the existing programs and donor requirements. Articulated program and operations milestones in project reports. Incorporated anecdotal information from the field in the progress reports to highlight the new initiatives and best practices. Worked with the international and national teams for grant proposal submissions. Introduced monthly work-plan submission of the teams and its’ review by the Project Heads. Acknowledged for cost-effective budget preparation, coordination with government & NGO counterparts, streamlining donor reporting system, cost reduction through contract negotiations with vendors, and due diligence for suitable NGO partnerships. Operationalized the formation of a new non-profit organization under section-8 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Liaise with the Banks, CA firms, CS firms, and Lawyers as per the need and compliance requirements.Projects - Education, Skill Building, Health Check-up, Financial Literacy, women empowerment, Covid-19 Relief. Show less

Gurugram (India)

Developed program strategy for improving the coordination between the field and operations teams. Captured the program outputs for sharing with the management committee and different teams for mutual learning and better decision making. Strengthened impact assessment through data collection & analysis. Effectively monitored the work plans of the team and provided supportive supervision. Introduced compliance checklist for submitting qualitative report to the donors and government. Established… Show more Developed program strategy for improving the coordination between the field and operations teams. Captured the program outputs for sharing with the management committee and different teams for mutual learning and better decision making. Strengthened impact assessment through data collection & analysis. Effectively monitored the work plans of the team and provided supportive supervision. Introduced compliance checklist for submitting qualitative report to the donors and government. Established partnership with the State Disaster Response Unit for training the field staff on emergency evacuation and first aid.Projects – Vocational Skill Building, Agriculture, Livelihoods & Food Security, Disaster Management, Immunization, Health. Show less

India And Thailand

Built the organizational capacities of organizations by reviewing and designing their organizational policies after due diligence. Strengthened organizational management systems, project planning & implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation & reporting. Planned & organized technical conferences, media engagement, and dissemination of the project milestones with the government, community leaders, and other voluntary organizations.Projects – Urban and Rural Health, Nutrition… Show more Built the organizational capacities of organizations by reviewing and designing their organizational policies after due diligence. Strengthened organizational management systems, project planning & implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation & reporting. Planned & organized technical conferences, media engagement, and dissemination of the project milestones with the government, community leaders, and other voluntary organizations.Projects – Urban and Rural Health, Nutrition, Education, Women Empowerment, Agriculture. Show less

Rajasthan & Jharkhand (India)

Capacitated the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), using a due diligence process for developing and strengthening their organizational and management systems around HR, Finance, Administration, Information Technology, program management & documentation. The strengthening of the organizational systems of the CSOs helped them to network and negotiate better with the donor agencies and corporate, to pitch for funds for social development projects. Conducted a pilot project to identify potential… Show more Capacitated the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), using a due diligence process for developing and strengthening their organizational and management systems around HR, Finance, Administration, Information Technology, program management & documentation. The strengthening of the organizational systems of the CSOs helped them to network and negotiate better with the donor agencies and corporate, to pitch for funds for social development projects. Conducted a pilot project to identify potential NGOs for partnership under the urban health insurance initiative in Rajasthan.Projects – Organization Development, Urban Health Insurance. Show less

New Delhi (India)

Provided motivational leadership to the team for strengthening the operational practices. Developed policies to strengthen the internal control systems. Updated HR & Administration policies. Implemented the induction process. Effective coordination with the donor agencies and the government counterparts. Fund allocation to different teams as per the budget & work-plans.Projects – Cultural Development, Education, Women & Child Health.

Jaipur, Ahmedabad (India)

Worked with CARE in different leadership positions, the last one being Programme Support Manager for more than eleven years. Contributed in several social development and emergency response projects. Managed the HR, Administration, Finance, and IT functions. Provided oversight to the project implementation in collaboration with the state government and NGOs for achieving the project milestones. Introduced the review of project progress in the core team for taking management decisions. Have been… Show more Worked with CARE in different leadership positions, the last one being Programme Support Manager for more than eleven years. Contributed in several social development and emergency response projects. Managed the HR, Administration, Finance, and IT functions. Provided oversight to the project implementation in collaboration with the state government and NGOs for achieving the project milestones. Introduced the review of project progress in the core team for taking management decisions. Have been acknowledged for effective people management, introduction of the staff induction process, improving performance management system, setting up fully functional offices, strengthening the internal control systems, and streamlining the vendor management processes. Implemented NGO partnership strategy through the due diligence of more than 100 NGOs. Built relations with different stakeholders – government, donors, and NGOs. Represented CARE at different forums for developing new professional relations. Conducted capacity-building sessions for staff members, government and non-government counterparts.Projects – Health & Nutrition, HIV & AIDS, Girls’ Education, Women Empowerment, Emergency Response, Agriculture & Natural Resources. Show less

Masters, Business Administration

Master Of Arts (Ma), Sociology

Diploma, Computer Applications

B.Sc, Maths

Activities and Societies: NCC, Music, Cricket