Avinash Antony Thomas

Consultant at Sustera Foundation
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Thiruvananthapuram Taluk, Kerala, India, IN

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Credentials

  • Foundations of Project Management
    Coursera
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Sustera Foundation
    • India
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Consultant
      • Aug 2023 - Present

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  • Institute for Sustainable Development and Governance (ISDG)
    • India
    • Think Tanks
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Head
      • Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

      As a key contributor to ISDG Academy, I led a team to co-create a vision and action plan, established a self-sustaining revenue model that yielded an 8x return, and set up the online platform. I spearheaded marketing efforts in partnership with Action Aid India and CASA and drove participant engagement, closely tracking metrics.

    • Senior Program Manager
      • Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

      I led a team to create a comprehensive social policy report for KPCC's Vision Statement for Kerala 2030, analyzing key socio-economic indicators and outlining KPCC's future priorities. I co-authored a project proposal for GIZ, focusing on Governance Assessments and Advocacy for Sustainable Development Goals in Kerala. Additionally, I managed donor relationships with Plan India and GIZ, setting expectations and maintaining communication, paving the way for future partnerships.

    • Project Manager
      • Apr 2019 - Nov 2020

      As Project Manager for the Saksham Livelihood Project, I led a $1M initiative to empower 400 marginalized women with vocational and entrepreneurial skills, as part of post-2018 Kerala flood rehabilitation efforts. I managed their training in poultry farming and garment manufacturing, and facilitated soft skills development through Vocational Training for Entrepreneurship Promotion (VTEP). I also coordinated with various stakeholders for smooth project implementation. This project not only provided these women with sustainable income sources but also fostered entrepreneurship and resilience within their communities, contributing to their financial stability during the COVID-19 pandemic. Show less

    • Senior Research Associate
      • Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

      As part of a team for the SDG Sensitisation and Awareness programme funded by the National Foundation of India, I worked to increase awareness and foster accountability for the integration of SDGs into Kerala's development agenda. My responsibilities included preparing policy briefs on Kerala’s SDG performance for FY 2018-19. I also orchestrated a successful campaign that engaged over 2000 students, promoting awareness and action for a sustainable future. In addition, I managed the organization's social media handles, further amplifying our reach and impact. Show less

    • Junior Research Associate
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2018

      As a Research Associate, I contributed to a report on the India-Sri Lanka Development Cooperation, focusing on the Indian Housing Project for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). My role involved data collection and visualization, highlighting the bilateral efforts to address socio-economic issues.

    • Research Assistant
      • Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

      As a Research Assistant for the ISDG-Oxfam India report on "Future of India's Development Cooperation," I assisted in analyzing India's development assistance programs and formulating strategic recommendations. I conducted a historical review, analyzed key trends, examined the geographic focus, identified challenges, and helped develop strategic recommendations for enhancing India's development cooperation. My responsibilities also included data collection, visualization, and conducting telephonic interviews with stakeholders. Show less

Education

  • Loyola College
    Master's degree, Economics
    2010 - 2012
  • Mahatma Gandhi University
    Bachelor's degree, Economics
    2007 - 2010
  • St. Thomas Residential School
    2005 - 2007
  • Loyola School Thiruvananthapuram
    1998 - 2005
  • Corpus Christi High School
    1995 - 1998
  • St Antony's Public School
    1994 - 1995

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