Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in community development, health, and social development sectors, the expert possesses strong skills in project management, quality assessment, and capacity building. They have led initiatives with both local and international stakeholders, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and WHO. Career highlights include successfully facilitating ISO 9001:2008 certification for a government hospital and contributing to significant health programs in Bihar, India. Previously held roles such as Program Officer, Senior Consultant, and Program Coordinator, the expert has demonstrated leadership in implementing health and nutrition interventions and enhancing public health facilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, WHO, and NACO through the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee. Responsibilities have included project implementation and financial management in health-related initiatives, particularly focusing on HIV/AIDS and related health issues. The expert has contributed to capacity building and monitoring and evaluation within these projects, which were implemented at both national and international levels, primarily in Bihar, India.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in several key sectors, including community development, health, social development, and water, sanitation, and hygiene, the expert has held roles such as Program Officer, Senior Consultant, and Program Coordinator. Their work has primarily focused on project implementation, quality assessment, and capacity building. The geographic scope of their work has been mainly in India, involving both local and regional initiatives that address health and nutrition, public health facility improvement, and community mobilization. The expert has demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise in integrating governance and health systems at the regional level.

Extensive experience working in India has provided the expert with a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in Bihar and Jharkhand. Their work has involved significant engagement with community development, health, and social programs across these regions, contributing to health initiatives and capacity building efforts at both district and state levels.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in English, one of the UN official languages, and has utilized this language extensively in professional settings, including project management and coordination with international agencies. Additionally, they are proficient in several regional languages of India, such as Hindi, Bengali, Maithili, Magahi, and Bhojpuri, enhancing their ability to work effectively in multilingual teams and local community development projects.

The expert holds a Master of Arts in Labour and Social Welfare. Additional academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (Honors). The specific institutions and countries where these degrees were obtained are not specified in the data provided.