Shantanu Garg

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Regional Program Coordinator: India, Nepal and Bangladesh @ Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
New Delhi, DL, IN
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About Shantanu Garg

An Economics and Management Graduate with 18 years of experience traversing from rural development livelihood projects to natural resource management, climate resilience, and sexual reproductive, maternal and newborn health at International & National landscape.He brings in a cross-cutting experience of Program & Project Conceptualisation, Management, Implementation while working with Government Programs, Ministries, Line Departments, International Organization, INGO, NGOs and the Corporate Sector. Has been responsible for rolling out more than 20 Farm, Off Farm and Non-Farm Value Chains promoting large size women producer-owned collective enterprises and income generating activities. Has also led the initiatives in working with women farmers in organic and natural farming being taken up in more than 20 thousand villages across country. Working experience in over 80 projects having budget outlay of over 6500 Cr./ $780 ml.Shantanu has also proven experience in marketing, branding, sales, and distribution of fast-moving consumer and Intermediate goods through Modern Retail Chains, Niche Marketing and Individual high-profile buyers.Shantanu has gained rich experience from grass root interventions in community development, market linked value chain promotion, gender mainstreaming, equality, women empowerment to policy-level initiatives, and rolling out programs at state and national levels. Have demonstrated success with large size World Bank, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, IFAD, GIZ, ICCo funded flagship programs with Ministries at State and Central Government in India and 10 countries of Asia and Africa. He has demonstrated ability in working with culturally diversified groups across geographies.Domains of expertise: Gender Equity, Capacity Building, Promotion and management of Producer Enterprises in farm and non-farm sector, community focused Design and management of Large Size Rural Development Programs, Livelihoods Promotion, Value Chain development, Dairy operations, Backyard poultry, Retail Management, Public Private Partnerships.

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Welthungerhilfe (WHH)

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Regional Program Coordinator: India, Nepal and Bangladesh
New Delhi, DL, IN
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Shantanu Garg Work Experience Details
  • Welthungerhilfe (Whh)
    Regional Program Coordinator: India, Nepal And Bangladesh
    Welthungerhilfe (Whh)
    New Delhi, Dl, In
  • Welthungerhilfe (Whh)
    Regional Program Coordinator: India, Nepal & Bangladesh
    Welthungerhilfe (Whh) Aug 2024 - Present
    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
  • Ministry Of Jal Shakti (Atal Bhujal Yojana)
    National Gender & Capacity Building Specialist
    Ministry Of Jal Shakti (Atal Bhujal Yojana) Oct 2020 - Aug 2024
    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
  • Two Non For Profit Organizations
    Chief Operating Officer And Programme Management Consultant
    Two Non For Profit Organizations Oct 2019 - Sep 2020
    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
  • International Confederation Of Midwives (Icm)
    Project Manager
    International Confederation Of Midwives (Icm) Mar 2016 - Jun 2019
    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
  • Icco Cooperation
    Project Manager
    Icco Cooperation Feb 2014 - Feb 2016
    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.
  • Independent Consultant
    Consultant And Advisor
    Independent Consultant Apr 2013 - Jan 2014
    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
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft Für  Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Giz) Gmbh
    Technical Advisor
    Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Giz) Gmbh Jul 2010 - Mar 2013
    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
  • Livelihood Improvment Project For The Himalayas (Uliph/Ajeevika)
    Manager – Business Development Services Group
    Livelihood Improvment Project For The Himalayas (Uliph/Ajeevika) Dec 2006 - Dec 2009
    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
  • Corporate Sector
    Assistant Sales Manager
    Corporate Sector Aug 1998 - Nov 2006
    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
  • Appropriate Technology India
    Manager - Livelhood & Marketing
    Appropriate Technology India Jul 2005 - Jul 2006
    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

Shantanu Garg Skills

Leadership Planning Ppp In Nrm Monitoring Value Chain Analysis Policy Analysis Technical Assistance Non Governmental Organizations Rural Development Profit Government Evaluation And Learning International Relations Team Management Team Leadership Livelihood Community Development Strategic Planning Strategy Organizational Development Organization Builder International Development Management Consulting Vacancies Business Planning Public Policy Sustainability Program Management Natural Resource Management Proposal Writing Nonprofits Program Evaluation Training Policy Climate Change Program Development Social Entrepreneurship Capacity Building Project Planning Business Strategy Management Ngos Project Management Gender Knowledge Management Nrm Research Private Sector Livelihoods Corporate Social Responsibility Agriculture Healthcare Management Analysis Sustainable Development

Shantanu Garg Education Details

  • Advance Institute Of Management, Ghaziabad
    Advance Institute Of Management, Ghaziabad
    Marketing
  • Gfdrr, The World Bank E Learning Institute, Philippines
    Gfdrr, The World Bank E Learning Institute, Philippines
    I
  • Bsm Pg College, Roorkee                           C.C.S.Univ
    Bsm Pg College, Roorkee C.C.S.Univ
    Economics
  • Smjn Pg College
    Smjn Pg College
    Commerce
  • Vvabn - Iitr
    Vvabn - Iitr
    Commerce, Economics And Accounts
  • Bsm Pg College
    Bsm Pg College
    Ii
  • Ch Charan Singh University
    Ch Charan Singh University
    Economics, Public Finanace, Demography
  • Bsm Pg College (Ch Charan Singh University, Meerut) India
    Bsm Pg College (Ch Charan Singh University, Meerut) India
    Economics, Demography & Public Finanace

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Shantanu Garg attended Advance Institute Of Management, Ghaziabad, Gfdrr, The World Bank E Learning Institute, Philippines, Bsm Pg College, Roorkee C.c.s.univ, Smjn Pg College, Vvabn - Iitr, Bsm Pg College, Ch Charan Singh University, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Bsm Pg College (Ch Charan Singh University, Meerut) India.

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Shantanu Garg has skills like Leadership, Planning, Ppp In Nrm, Monitoring, Value Chain Analysis, Policy Analysis, Technical Assistance, Non Governmental Organizations, Rural Development, Profit, Government, Evaluation And Learning.

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