Professional Experience:
Program Officer - CRS India
2018 - Present
- Provide managerial, technical, and operational support to NGO partners for effective capacity building, budgeting, fund raising, monitoring, and evaluation in collaboration with donors, government, WHO, and UNICEF for timely implementation.
Support the implementation of health projects with emphasis on routine immunization, polio eradication, and COVID-19 response.
- Build and manage the capacity of District and Block Mobilization Coordinators, ensuring adherence to set standards.
Collaborate with district/block health authorities to identify communication gaps, developing region-specific intervention strategies.
- Lead virtual training sessions for health workers and field mobilizers, integrating updated practices in immunization and public health precautions.
- Manage comprehensive documentation, data collection, and reporting for project monitoring.
- Mentor coordinators, enhance data analysis, and strengthen supportive supervision.
- Develop training materials, contents and implementation plans to build the capacity of program staff and health workers.
Program Manager - SARD India
2017 - 2018
- Developed and maintained strong partnerships with government bodies, community groups, and NGOs to support child protection and education programs.
- Coordinated program activities including field visits, review meetings, and documentation of work plans and budgets.
- Compiled qualitative and quantitative data to support progress reporting and program planning.
- Facilitated monthly review sessions to monitor field activities and implemented adjustments based on findings.
Project Manager - ADRA India
2016 - 2017
- Planned and executed comprehensive WASH projects in U.P. and Bihar, coordinating hygiene and sanitation promotion in schools and communities.
- Coordinated closely with the Swachh Bharat Mission and other NGOs; developed training calendars for master trainers.
- Oversaw recruitment and training of project staff while ensuring strict adherence to project timelines and budgets.
- Monitored financial flows and generated periodic reports for senior management.
STOP - Communication Consultant - CDC/WHO/UNICEF Ethiopia
2015 - 2016
- Support the implementation of the National Communication Strategy
- Support in advocacy, and capacity-building at regional levels.
- Lead trainings and social mobilization for immunization.
- Use behavioral data to address barriers resulting in drop out or unimmunized populations, particularly within hard-to-reach, South Sudan refugees and other low-coverage communities.
- Manage regional communication monitoring and evaluation activities as outlined in Strategy to ensure good quality campaign.
- Reporting to FMOH, WHO, UNICEF and other stakeholders.
District Mobilization Coordinator - ADRA India
2009 - 2015
- Supported district task forces by designing and implementing social mobilization plans for polio eradication and routine immunization.
- Trained and supervised block-level coordinators while liaising with WHO, UNICEF, and local government agencies.
- Developed key operational guidelines and participated in community mobilization drives.
Project Manager - ADRA India
2005 - 2009
- Responsible for the overall implementation of the project Health And Livelihood Promotional Activities for Women (HALPA).
- Managed coordination in various projects, organized training, established market links, and documentation.
- Managed project budgets, implementation, and donor relations while overseeing mobilization activities.
- Led recruitment, formed 200 SHGs, and secured funding for 2,500+ women.
- Strengthened coordination, facilitated expert consultations, developed IEC materials, and enhanced income generation through market linkages.
- Directly trained over 2,500 women and indirectly impacted more than 15,000 women through field expertise.