Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience, the expert is proficient in strategy development, monitoring and evaluation, and community-based monitoring systems. Leadership roles have been held for over 15 years, managing large-scale projects and providing technical assistance. Career highlights include implementing complex multi-stakeholder projects and developing M&E frameworks that have led to impactful policy changes and program improvements. The expert's skills in capacity building and strategic leadership are recognized by employers and clients for driving measurable impacts across various initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID, PepsiCo, the World Bank, and DFID. They have been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. The thematic areas include gender and women's economic empowerment, livelihoods, health, and education. Projects have been regional and national in scale, taking place in countries such as India, Ghana, Mozambique, Zambia, and across South Asia.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors such as community development, gender and human rights, health, social development, agriculture, and rural development. Responsibilities have included consultancy, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and research. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digitalization in program management and infrastructure development in rural settings. The geographic scope of their work spans South Asia, with significant projects in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Vietnam, focusing on regional development issues and strategic leadership. Extensive geographic experience in South Asia, particularly in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Vietnam, has contributed to a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in English, the expert is fluent in verbal and written communications, particularly in international development contexts and multilingual teams. Additionally, fluency in Hindi and Bengali enhances the ability to work in diverse cultural and regional settings. These language skills have been instrumental in facilitating communication and collaboration across various countries in South Asia. The expert holds a Doctorate in Women Studies and a Ph.D. in Gender Studies from Visva-Bharati University, India. Additionally, they have a Master's degree in Rural Development with distinction from Xavier Institute of Social Service, India. Their academic background is further supported by a Post Graduation in Rural Development and Gender Studies from the same institution.