Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, the expert excels in strategy design, program planning, and operations management. They have led teams of over 500 professionals and 80,000 community health workers, managing annual budgets of USD 23 million. Career highlights include working with international organizations like UNICEF and NHSRC, focusing on health, governance, and women's empowerment. The expert has successfully implemented large-scale projects and developed quality assurance systems. Responsibilities have included financial management, human resource administration, and advocacy, with a strong emphasis on creating sustainable networks and gender mainstreaming.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as UNICEF and the David & Lucille Packard Foundation. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in thematic areas such as health, governance, and women's empowerment. The scope of these projects ranges from regional to national levels, with geographic locations including Bihar and Uttarakhand in India, and participation in international training programs in Malaysia and Bangladesh.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors such as health, social development, administration, human resources, corporate social responsibility, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as team leader and state coordinator, managing large teams and significant budgets. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes integrating governance and health initiatives, with a focus on maternal and child health, nutrition, and women's empowerment. Their work primarily spans the Indian states of Bihar and Uttarakhand, with involvement in both regional and national projects, emphasizing sustainable and inclusive development solutions. The expert has extensive experience in India, particularly in the states of Bihar and Uttarakhand. Background includes positions at organizations like UNICEF and NHSRC, evidencing familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics. Additionally, the expert has participated in international training programs in Malaysia and Bangladesh, further broadening their geographic and cultural expertise.

Languages and education

With a background in language competence, the expert is professionally fluent in English, which is one of the UN official languages. They have utilized their language skills in diverse cultural settings and international development projects, collaborating with multilingual teams. Additionally, the expert can understand Urdu, Bengali, and Punjabi, enhancing their ability to work effectively in regional contexts. Their educational background includes a post-graduate degree in Population Geography and Geology from Patna University, India, completed in 1994, and a Bachelor of Law degree from Patna Law College, also affiliated with Patna University, in 1993.