Lead - Monitoring Evaluation and Learning

• Nov 2022 - Present

• Developed MIS system for the project with duration of 3 years and 3 months. • Prepared proposal of a 7 digit amount to promote Aqua FPO in Bihar, for duration of 3 years which is submitted to NABARD. • Developed 7 digit proposal for technology based livelihood intervention for Particularly vulnerable tribal groups in response to RFP of Ministry of science and technology. • Prepared a 7 digit amount of proposal for duration of 2 years to create livelihood opportunities across fisheries value chain which is submitted to UNDP TERI. It has developed keen interest in the donor agency. • Tailored the proposal named Enhancing Livelihood opportunities through urban aquaculture in Orissa which was again of 7 digits amount. • Participated in Kisan exhibition, Pune with team and interacted with approximately 3500 farmers and collected details of 800 interested farmers and CBO leaders. • Prepared learning reports of Kisan exhibition and fishery project in Dangs. The second report has helped to define timely remedial actions. • Prepared half yearly report as per the expectations of the donor agency and submitted on time. • Developed social media calendar for 3 months. Show less

Freelance Researcher (Available for Contract)

• Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

Social Researcher

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

Project 2 (July 2022 – Aug 2022) • Deployed as researcher under project named Assessment of factors influencing the nutrition outcome in Gujarat and recommendation for improving the same by World Bank. • Interviewed beneficiaries- adolescent girls as well as pregnant and lactating mothers to understand awareness level about nutrition and hygiene, dietary habits and local practices. Prepared transcripts for the same and reported out of box reflections. • Interviewed officials of all the cadres of ICDS as well as Health department including PO, CDHO, DPAN- District Program Associate Nutrition, CDPO, THO, AWC supervisors to understand merits and demerits various aspects- Policies and budget, HR, coordination system as well as successful public private partnerships. • Interviewed AWW and ASHA workers to assess field level success stories and gaps. Prepared transcript for all with reflections. Project 1 (May 2022 – July 2022) • Deployed as qualitative researcher in Gujarat in project named Learning study for preventive and Early Mental Health care intervention by World Health Partners. • Interviewed COVID patients or their family members with mild, moderate and severe mental health issues. Also interviewed victim of Gender Based Violence and prepared transcript for the same. Show less

Program Manager

• Mar 2018 - Jul 2019

• Project Management : Handled responsibilities for strategic planning, implementation and monitoring of Holistic Development projects while managing two cluster teams in MP and Gujarat. • Proposal Development : Generated proposal for holistic development program of 9 digits worth with donor's approval . The qualitative research proposal could reap 6 digits funding in the organization at the time of adversities. • Research : Led qualitative and quantitative research studies and developed detailed reports and five advocacy plans on time. • Documentation : Prepared Monthly Progress Reports, Case studies and Success Stories. • Liaisoning : Assisted Regional Manager(RM) for planning, coordination and reporting to donor agencies. Also, developed new reporting format which impressed the donors. Facilitated collaboration with other NGOs, CSRs and Government officials for various development initiatives with RM. • Capacity Building : Identified training needs, designed and imparted training for the team or partners on PRA techniques, research tools, team building and strategic planning. Show less

Training Faculty

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

• Skill Project for tribal youth of MP and Gujarat : As a team, formulated Training Design, Study Materials and Implementation strategies for CCDM – Certificate Course in Development Management . • Project Implementation : facilitated course delivery with 100% attendance , exposure visits, internships and reviewing the progress at SHT level. • Networking : Facilitated trainees to take up internships as well as ensured 94% placements by collaborating with and GOs, NGOs, CBOs CSRs. • Documentation : Generated and presented impressive monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports for the training centre. Also prepared business plans for the same. • Monitoring : Self initiatively ensured and analysed feedback and share progress with verticals which resulted in profound improvements in the course design. Additionally, based on monitoring visits at various clusters, prepared specific status reports which served as a model for rest of the visits. • Training Delivery : Delivered effective training sessions to the CCDM batch and various clients including CBOs, GOs, other NGOs and CSRs. Show less

Project Officer

• Jul 2015 - Feb 2016

• Project Implementation : Led team for Implementation and monitoring of natural resource based livelihood projects while promoting 3 village institutions and more than 30 self help groups. Also, facilitated the construction of ‘bori’ bund through a village level institute for irrigation facility for small farmers. • Documentation : Submitted monthly progress reports and MIS updates at SHT level responsibly. • Collaboration with stakeholders : Have established good collaboration with Forest Department and other government departments. With Khrishi-Vigyan Kendra successfully managed an event of International Soil Health Day in collaboration by mobilizing over 400 farmers. Show less