Shantanu Garg Email & Phone Number

New Delhi, Dl, In

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Leading:1.Multi-Country Program "Green Evolution" targeting Food Systems and based on Agroecology principles. GE integrates local knowledge with innovative farming practices, emphasizing sustainable agriculture and natural resource management. Promote Local innovation and empowerment (micro), Agroecological advice, education and research (meso), Policy and institutional integration (macro) and Global and regional cooperation (global).2. Transformation initiative: Coalition of… Show more Leading:1.Multi-Country Program "Green Evolution" targeting Food Systems and based on Agroecology principles. GE integrates local knowledge with innovative farming practices, emphasizing sustainable agriculture and natural resource management. Promote Local innovation and empowerment (micro), Agroecological advice, education and research (meso), Policy and institutional integration (macro) and Global and regional cooperation (global).2. Transformation initiative: Coalition of Partners for Food Systems Transformation in India (CoFTI). The Collective action of various actors working towards food systems transformation will be strengthened through knowledge sharing, cocreation and innovation. system stakeholders in India, through Government, academicians, CSOs, international organizations, national and international networks, private sector. Show less

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Atal Bhujal Yojna: 7 states, co-aided by the World Bank. A Govt. of India’s flagship program on Community-Led Sustainable Groundwater Management Implementing comprehensive capacity building activities at scaleRepresenting the Organization externally; initiate and foster strategic partnershipsLead operational planning processes: Integrating gender and social inclusion considerations into all activities. Coordinating in the planning and execution of the program component across… Show more Atal Bhujal Yojna: 7 states, co-aided by the World Bank. A Govt. of India’s flagship program on Community-Led Sustainable Groundwater Management Implementing comprehensive capacity building activities at scaleRepresenting the Organization externally; initiate and foster strategic partnershipsLead operational planning processes: Integrating gender and social inclusion considerations into all activities. Coordinating in the planning and execution of the program component across all statesLead implementation, tracking, monitoring, and assessment: Social, Gender & Youth Inclusion (GESI) Project Management, Training & Integration, Leadership and stakeholder dialogue, Establishing Social SafeguardsAnnual Work Plan and Budget Management. Close Coordination with all states.Key achievements: (Ongoing…)Conducted over 70,000 Training and Capacity Building programs across 7 sates for over 0.9 ml participantsDeveloped & implemented the Social, Gender & Youth Inclusion, IEC framework: focus on Behavioral ChangeConducted studies on Gender Midterm Evaluation and of Agriculture Value ChainsAdditional charge of Social and IEC: Information, Knowledge Management including IEC and advocacySupported in the development of the Grievance Redressal Mechanism, mobile app and web portalProduced document for Publication for UNFCCC CoP-27 on LiFE theme and other docs for Ministry & G20Excellent stakeholders’ management. Strong Representation with The World Bank, States & G20 Show less

North India

Responsible for a range of diverse business operations, Ensuring stability by bringing structure, process and prioritisationDesign and implementation of the Human and Institutional Capacity Building. Climate Resilient programme development in the thematic areas of Climate Change, Farm & Off-Farm based Livelihoods Value Chains. Entrepreneurship development, establish Monitoring, Evaluation, Accounting and Learning Tools and systems based on Theory of Change. New proposal development;… Show more Responsible for a range of diverse business operations, Ensuring stability by bringing structure, process and prioritisationDesign and implementation of the Human and Institutional Capacity Building. Climate Resilient programme development in the thematic areas of Climate Change, Farm & Off-Farm based Livelihoods Value Chains. Entrepreneurship development, establish Monitoring, Evaluation, Accounting and Learning Tools and systems based on Theory of Change. New proposal development; resource mobilization.Programs are focussed on sustainable livelihoods, climate action, gender equality, poverty reduction, humanitarian approach during Covid 19 pandemic.Key Deliverables: • Successful convergence in three areas with State Govt on humanitarian assistance in Covid 19 pandemic• Setting up of organizational systems and tools• Two project proposals approved by donor • Effective implementation of numerous capacity building programs Show less

The Hague, Netherlands

Project Management Operations and Financial Management, Communication and Advocacy, Coordination and Partnership Development, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Information and Knowledge Management, Recruitment and Resource Mobilisation.The projects were focussed on Sexual, Maternal and New-Born Health, Women’s Right, Communication and Advocacy with All Aspects of Programme Management. Key Deliverables: • Successfully implemented and managed a Global project with two components:… Show more Project Management Operations and Financial Management, Communication and Advocacy, Coordination and Partnership Development, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Information and Knowledge Management, Recruitment and Resource Mobilisation.The projects were focussed on Sexual, Maternal and New-Born Health, Women’s Right, Communication and Advocacy with All Aspects of Programme Management. Key Deliverables: • Successfully implemented and managed a Global project with two components: Midwifery Services Framework (MSF) in more than six countries across the Asia and Africa • Closely supported the development of Global Midwifery Education Accreditation Programme and piloted in two countries. • Planning and implementation of 50K Happy Birthdays project in three countries; modelled & initiated cascading trainings for 20K health workers• Initiated planning and implementation support of Young Midwifery Leaders in three countries in Africa• Conducted trainings and workshops on Program, Financial and Budget Management in many countries• Supported in development and implementation of M&E tools and systems: RBM and Theory of Change based M&E tools • Managed high level of Stakeholders, Partnership & Alliance Management. Effectively coordinated multiple organizations, Policy makers and focal persons. Supported Resource Mobilization• Co-authored and published two papers on The Midwifery Services Framework and one on Global Accreditation programme in an International Scientific Journal• Additional responsibilities for programme revision, Budget development for GFF and restructuring revenue Show less

Ranchi

Programme & Project Management, including operations and financial management, communication and advocacy. Coordination and partnership development, financial inclusion, monitoring, evaluation and learning, knowledge management communications, resource mobilisation and team management. Conducted workshops and training for various levels of stakeholders. Project was focussed on Value Chain based Enterprise development, gender equality, women’s rights and empowerment.

North India

Consultancy assignment in the area of:- Project conceptualization & management- Nurturing Business Development Services- Value chains establishment for farm, off farm and non farm sectors- Capacity building analysis & development- Information & Knowledge Management Development- Monitoring & Evaluation- Documentation

North, Ne And Eastern India

Headed the PMU on behalf of GIZ and was responsible for the development and management of various innovative Value Chains, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation as well as Public-Private Community Partnership (PPCP).Wide-ranging responsibilities were operations and financial management, coordination and partnership development, communications and advocacy, monitoring, evaluation in addition to information and knowledge management. Project activities mostly focus on gender equality… Show more Headed the PMU on behalf of GIZ and was responsible for the development and management of various innovative Value Chains, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation as well as Public-Private Community Partnership (PPCP).Wide-ranging responsibilities were operations and financial management, coordination and partnership development, communications and advocacy, monitoring, evaluation in addition to information and knowledge management. Project activities mostly focus on gender equality, women’s rights and empowerment. Show less

Uttarakhand

Business Development Services (1) Overseeing the implementation of the Sub Sector Business Development Services (SBS) methodology for sustainable development (2) Providing Business Development Services (backward & forward; financial & non financial) directly or through SHG federations, community resource persons and other institutions & Identifying investment opportunities (3) Brand and product development Promotion of Value Chain; (1) Selection and development of potential Value Chains… Show more Business Development Services (1) Overseeing the implementation of the Sub Sector Business Development Services (SBS) methodology for sustainable development (2) Providing Business Development Services (backward & forward; financial & non financial) directly or through SHG federations, community resource persons and other institutions & Identifying investment opportunities (3) Brand and product development Promotion of Value Chain; (1) Selection and development of potential Value Chains and their implementation by cluster approach; (2) Supported in promotion of seven value chains in five districts Entrepreneurship development; (1) Conducted awareness programmes and farm & off farm demonstrations based on climate change adaptation & mitigation provisions (2) Development of various livelihood models and business plans (3) Established group, micro & household enterprises and income generating activities (4) Implemented value chain based end to end rural livelihood solutions with business senseCommunication & Knowledge Management; Human Capacity building; (1) Capacity needs assessment (2) Designing & preparing, conducting & supporting appropriate training modules and programmes (3) Organizing and conducting capacity building programs (Training, workshops, exposure & study visits) (4) Organizing entrepreneurship development programs (5) Development of project video documentaries (5) Follow up for impact assessmentVital roles; (1) Worked in close co-ordination with the social wing of the project on institutional, social, equity, gender, education, health and environmental concerns of interventions of the project; (2) Supported Monitoring and evaluation of enterprise performance; Analyzing, interpretation & documentation of data (3) Planning, preparation & implementation of the Annual work plan and budget of the project (4) Supported Implementation through Logical Framework Approach Show less

Multiple

Worked with private companies in North India on three different products. My overall job responsibility was new business development, marketing, and sales through institutions, dealers and modern retail network. Conducted brand and product launch at various platforms and served as customer care focal person — clearance of dues from customers.Looked after marketing and sales operations of the current and new products of the company through dealer, retailer and institutional network; Dealt… Show more Worked with private companies in North India on three different products. My overall job responsibility was new business development, marketing, and sales through institutions, dealers and modern retail network. Conducted brand and product launch at various platforms and served as customer care focal person — clearance of dues from customers.Looked after marketing and sales operations of the current and new products of the company through dealer, retailer and institutional network; Dealt with government institutions. Market testing, product launch, dealing with number of clients. New Business development. Show less

Uttarakhand

Business Development Services (1) Commercially linked scattered milk producers to Business Service Providers; started production and productivity enhancing technologies (2) Initiated the project of ‘Devbhumi Retail Network’ with partner NGO’s in various districts of Uttarakhand (3) Backward, horizontal and forward linkages development for projects of Temperate Oak Tasar, Apiculture and Micro Dairy Enterprises development through Value Chain; (1) Supported in creating suitable livelihood… Show more Business Development Services (1) Commercially linked scattered milk producers to Business Service Providers; started production and productivity enhancing technologies (2) Initiated the project of ‘Devbhumi Retail Network’ with partner NGO’s in various districts of Uttarakhand (3) Backward, horizontal and forward linkages development for projects of Temperate Oak Tasar, Apiculture and Micro Dairy Enterprises development through Value Chain; (1) Supported in creating suitable livelihood opportunities for the SHG’s; (2) Development of income generating activities and micro enterprises (3) Supported producer organizations through value chain approach Others; (1) Initiated and supported capacity building programmes, (2) Coordinated with different level Govt. and private agencies for marketing contracts etc, including exhibitions & fairs at national level (3) Handled reputed/sensitive customers of national & international level (4) Liaison & communicating with Line departments, boards etc along with project’s primary stakeholders, cooperatives, PRI’s and CBO’s etc; (5) preparation of communication material (IEC), (6) Analyzing, interpretation & documentation of data preparation of reports Show less

P.G.D.B.M. (M.B.A; A.I.C.T.E, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Marketing Actively involved in organizing fairs, seminars

Certificate Course, Climate Change & Disaster Risk, I

Activities and Societies: Climate change & disaster risk reduction strategies Did online two month course on Disaster Risk Reduction.

M.A, Economics

Activities and Societies: Quizzes, debates and cultural events Did first year as regular student, second year in 1999

B.Com. Smjn Pg; B.S.E, Commerce

Activities and Societies: Debate and cultural programs Event organiser

Class Xii Com, Commerce, Economics And Accounts

Activities and Societies: Fete planning, Sports events and other events I topped in Class XII commerce in CBSE Board in 1992

Post Graduation, Economics, Ii

M.A., Economics, Public Finanace, Demography

First year - Regular Second Year - Private. In between completed MBA (fulltime)

Master'S Degree, Economics

Done first year on regular basis, seconf year privately. In between did my MBA (full-time)

M.A. (Post Graduation), Economics, Demography & Public Finanace

First year Full time, second year remotely as in between i did full time MBA