ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Art: University of Allahabad

MBA in Rural Development: G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, UP Technical University

PROFILE SUMMARY

Experienced consultant with a strategic focus on decentralization planning, governance, system strengthening, capacity building, monitoring & evaluation, and knowledge management. Expertise spans across development sectors such as health and nutrition, water and sanitation, climate change and environment, social protection, livelihood, and education. Proficient in planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and program evaluation using advanced data tools and methodologies. Has provided consultancy for national and international organizations, including UNDP, UNICEF, Habitat for Humanity, and IndianOil, ensuring impactful delivery of development programs.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

7 years

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Plan International (via Evitas Foundation)
Consultant-Social Return on Investment (SROI) Study for School Based Intervention May 2025 - Continue
- Assessing the social and economic value created by the intervention in schools
- Identifying key outcome areas
- Quantifying impact in financial terms
- Providing strategic insights for scaling and sustaining the intervention

Habitat for Humanity (via Basic Paradigm)
Consultant-EndLine Evaluation Lighting Lives Project Apr 2025 - Apr 2025
- End-line evaluation of solar electrification project in schools
- Used DiD methodology
- Developed SROI framework
- Promoted stakeholder engagement and capacity building

IndianOil (via Finovista)
Consultant, Energy - Clean Cooking Jan 2025 - Jan 2025
- Coordinated stakeholder mapping and engagement
- Organized workshops
- Conducted research and market analysis
- Developed M&E framework and implementation oversight
- Conducted impact assessment

Rainforest Alliance
Senior Associate - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Apr 2024 - Aug 2024
- Coordinated MEL activities for high biodiversity areas
- Conducted risk assessment and GIS landscape profiling
- Led baseline evaluations
- Supported knowledge management system development

UNDP, India
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Dec 2022 - Apr 2024
- Developed M&E systems for GCF-funded project
- Conducted risk and vulnerability assessments
- Designed participatory M&E plans
- Managed mobile-based decision support tool and gender equality database

CDC Foundation
Country Coordinator - Data for Health Initiative Mar 2017 - Mar 2020
- Coordinated CRVS system reforms across India
- Facilitated MOU with government and MCI
- Led telemedicine strategies and CRVS innovations
- Supported MIS and capacity building at MCGM