Merine John
DGM CSR at Essar Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Essar Foundation
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India
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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DGM CSR
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Nov 2018 - Dec 2020
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India -Assisting COO in building designing and implementing of CSR initiatives of Essar Foundation -Diversity and inclusion initiative Representing in industrial forums, and bodies -Employee engagement initiative -Social Impact assessments -Review of grant application and management - Partnership Development
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Amazon
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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CSR Lead Amazon ( Manager Community Engagement)
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2015
Bangalore - Led Amazon India CSR - Community engagement function - Operations team’s primary point of contact for engaging local communities, non- profit organizations and local civic bodies. Core responsibilities include: • Develop strategy for the India community and local community engagement programs to support operations. • Develop a road map for the evolution of this engagement process in sync with the India operations growth. • Identify and building relevant… Show more - Led Amazon India CSR - Community engagement function - Operations team’s primary point of contact for engaging local communities, non- profit organizations and local civic bodies. Core responsibilities include: • Develop strategy for the India community and local community engagement programs to support operations. • Develop a road map for the evolution of this engagement process in sync with the India operations growth. • Identify and building relevant social projects for local communities in the vicinity of operations centers and other community programs . employee volunteer engagement Achievements: - CSR policy for Amazon India - Launch of unique program Gift A smile - Supporting the categories team with Indian artisan online store - Community initiatives at Bhiwandi Maharashtra and Tauru Mewat. -Setting up of unique e-library cum multipurpose centre in a government school with access to community Show less
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ACC Limited
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India
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Building Materials
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700 & Above Employee
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DGM CSR- South
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Jun 2013 - Mar 2014
Based in bangalore ACC Limited is a leading Cement Manufacturing company in India, which is now part of Holcim Group with a turnover of 8000 Crore Achievements: Clean & Green a solid waste management initiated in South Region, ACC Madukkarai Cement Plant won 5 awards in different national forums like British Council, World CSR Day Foundation, NITIE etc, in categories such as best PPP model intervention, Best implementation of 4Rs of waste management. CSR Initiative in South Region, ACC… Show more ACC Limited is a leading Cement Manufacturing company in India, which is now part of Holcim Group with a turnover of 8000 Crore Achievements: Clean & Green a solid waste management initiated in South Region, ACC Madukkarai Cement Plant won 5 awards in different national forums like British Council, World CSR Day Foundation, NITIE etc, in categories such as best PPP model intervention, Best implementation of 4Rs of waste management. CSR Initiative in South Region, ACC Thondebavi Cement Works, won the Best Innovative CSR from CII (March 7 2014) Developed partnerships with Key stakeholders- Government and NGOs across country Conducting Risk assessment and stakeholder engagement plan Developing and implementation of unique CSR planning and designing tool. Implementation of monitoring and evaluation of CSR projects across all locations inclusive of Sales region. SD reporting on community engagement and facilitating in getting AA1000 assurance. Represented ACC in various forums like FIMI, Delhi Sustainable Development Summit
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DGM CSR South & West
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Oct 2011 - Jun 2013
Pune As DGM CSR, accountable for the CSR performance in the region. The role requires risk assessment, building and nurturing partnership, trouble shooting, mentoring, stakeholder engagment, networking, and Communication with stakeholders on CSR performance, Designing apt CSR interventions for each site.
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Chief Manager CSR Specialist - Mumbai
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Jan 2008 - Oct 2011
Mumbai Assisted Head CSR in building the company's CSR strategy and approach, Identification of NGOs and other partners for each site, Documentation, progress tracking, networking
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Consultant Corporate Social Responsibility
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Dec 2006 - Nov 2007
Mumbai Area, India Bombay Dyeing is a wellknown brand in Textiles in the Wadia Group I was part of its new venture of Real Estate Achievements: CSR Activities strategy planning, conceptualization and implementation of projects related to - 1. Clean and Green Mumbai in partnership with government bodies, NGOs and people's groups 2. Area Beautification - and ensuring self sustainability of the initiative by formation of Citizens body - Advanced Locality Management Group, and linking up with… Show more Bombay Dyeing is a wellknown brand in Textiles in the Wadia Group I was part of its new venture of Real Estate Achievements: CSR Activities strategy planning, conceptualization and implementation of projects related to - 1. Clean and Green Mumbai in partnership with government bodies, NGOs and people's groups 2. Area Beautification - and ensuring self sustainability of the initiative by formation of Citizens body - Advanced Locality Management Group, and linking up with Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) 3. Adoption and maintenance of select public garden as part of the company's environment protection and green mumbai initiative 4. Employee engagement initiatives and linking up the employees with social causes. (Participation in Mumbai Marathon 2006) 5. Railway Station Restoration and beautification initiative 6. Clean station Drive at Bandra Terminus supporting NGOs dealing with hospitals and women empowerment, Show less
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Freelance Consultant
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May 2006 - Dec 2006
Mumbai 1. Provided consultancy for NGOs on a. Organization development, documentation, proposal writing b. Documentation for programmes - Report writing c. Fund raising proposal development 2. Catering management training programme for women entreprenuers at Jagruti Kendra 3. Visiting Faculty for Fall Students fo The International College (THiNC) -Xavier Institute of Management and Technology 4. Research Assistant - Tata Institute of Social Sciences
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Coordinator - State Resource Centre and Child Protection
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Nov 2004 - May 2006
Mumbai State Level Resource Centre as Coordinator (Resource Centre & Child Protection) a joint venture of the Department of Women & Child Development, Maharashtra and UNICEF. Achievements: •Initiating and conceptualizing Resource centre to combat human trafficking and all activities related to Resource Centre •Distinction of facilitating the development of State Plan of Action to combat trafficking. •Actively involved in developing state rules on Immoral Traffic Prevention… Show more State Level Resource Centre as Coordinator (Resource Centre & Child Protection) a joint venture of the Department of Women & Child Development, Maharashtra and UNICEF. Achievements: •Initiating and conceptualizing Resource centre to combat human trafficking and all activities related to Resource Centre •Distinction of facilitating the development of State Plan of Action to combat trafficking. •Actively involved in developing state rules on Immoral Traffic Prevention Act. •Distinction of initiating inter-state networking of Government departments and Voluntary organizations Show less
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Network Coordinator
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Oct 2002 - Oct 2003
Mumbai 1. Networking with 43 member organizations & related forums. • 2. Distinction of developing & executing strategies for lobbying and advocating on issues related to children. 3. Demonstrated excellence by organising Fun fair for 3000 children as part of Children’s Day celebration. 4. Raised Rs. 4 lakhs funding for the secretariat as well as the program within 2 & half months and created opportunity for the network raise 7lakh each year. 5. Coordination mass rescue… Show more 1. Networking with 43 member organizations & related forums. • 2. Distinction of developing & executing strategies for lobbying and advocating on issues related to children. 3. Demonstrated excellence by organising Fun fair for 3000 children as part of Children’s Day celebration. 4. Raised Rs. 4 lakhs funding for the secretariat as well as the program within 2 & half months and created opportunity for the network raise 7lakh each year. 5. Coordination mass rescue operation of 88 child labourers from Zari Industry leading to development of State intervention to address issue. Show less
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Young Women's Christian Association
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Research Services
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Head _ Women Development Unit
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Apr 2001 - Apr 2003
of Bombay as Program Coordinator Achievements: Steering community development projects for women empowerment & child development Distinction of functioning as principal of a vocational training Institute for school dropout young women and upgrading the quality of the programmes. Developed new course Curriculum in keeping with the market demands Demonstrated excellence in initiating 2 new income generation programmes - canteen management & costume jewellery. Setting up… Show more of Bombay as Program Coordinator Achievements: Steering community development projects for women empowerment & child development Distinction of functioning as principal of a vocational training Institute for school dropout young women and upgrading the quality of the programmes. Developed new course Curriculum in keeping with the market demands Demonstrated excellence in initiating 2 new income generation programmes - canteen management & costume jewellery. Setting up staff Appraisal and in-house training programs Show less
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Asst. Program Secretary- National Networking and Facilitation
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Jun 2000 - Jan 2001
Mumbai Area, India CHILDLINE India Foundation is a national level organization, which is a project of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and was the first National level Child emergency helpline set up in India. • Accountable for facilitating and ensuring quality output of teams in 7 cities namely Trivandrum, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Goa, Jaipur & Varanasi. • Distinction of building a strong network with Government and Non-Government Organizations for rehabilitation of the… Show more CHILDLINE India Foundation is a national level organization, which is a project of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and was the first National level Child emergency helpline set up in India. • Accountable for facilitating and ensuring quality output of teams in 7 cities namely Trivandrum, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Goa, Jaipur & Varanasi. • Distinction of building a strong network with Government and Non-Government Organizations for rehabilitation of the children. • Demonstrated excellence in streamlining of programmes, thereby yielding good results in increase in case calls and successful case interventions in each of the cities. Show less
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student social worker
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Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
with the organization, worked on education project of the organization for street children; Government Temporary Shelter and special home for women and minors , worked for rehabilitation of
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Education
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Swedish Institute Management Program
Diploma in CSR and Sustainability -
Nirmala NiketanCollege of Social Work
PG in Social Work, Social Work -
Wellingkar Institute of Management Development
2007 Diploma; M.S.W. (Master, Human Resource Management; Social Work -
Mumbai University
B.A, English Literature -
Institute of Directors, India
Masterclass, Training & orientation program for Corporate Directors and senior executives -
The Institute of Directors
certificate, corporate Board and good governance