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U V K V SASTRY
Head-Measurement & Evaluation , Reliance Foundation- CSR
NEW DELHI, India
Development professional with more than 2 decades of exclusive experience in planning, monitoring, evaluation and research functions in social development sector. Worked with reputed International agencies/NGOs such as USAID, CARE International, PLAN International, Water Aid, United Nations Office on Projects Services (UNOPS), Room To Read. Currently with Reliance Foundation since August 2015.
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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research
  • Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:
Following are few highlights of M&E experience gained with various development agencies in past two decades.
* Supported strategic and operational planning processes at organizational level to realize its goals and vision.
* Developed theory of change flowcharts, logframes, development of input/output/process/outcome/impact indicators, key M&E matrices to plan and manage field implementation and progress tracking;
* Well versed in using complimentary methods of quantitative and qualitative approaches in program evaluations/assessments;
* Developed protocols of data collection, analysis and reporting for early grade reading assessment (EGRA) for developing child literacy programs to improve reading habits and learning outcomes.
* Designed research projects to explore the interplay of different program components to achieved the overall program goals and objectives;
* Developed and nurtured M&E cadre in organizations as this being an integral part of program design and implementation.
* Used complex technical approaches for field assessments such as 24 hours dietary recall survey to assess the food and nutrient intake of children to compare with recommended dietary allowances (RDA) to assess the combined effect of availability of supplementary income through alternate livelihoods and nutrition education to mothers on improving the nutritional status of children.
* Developed M&E systems for internal support to programs facilitating periodic review and reflection for organizational learning and program improvements for mid course corrections,
* Promoted self and participatory evaluation/assessment approaches to build ownership and enhance the likelihood of sustainability of program effects.
* Leveraged technology in using hand-held machines for field data collection to improve field efficiency and data quality besides reduced time lag in data analysis and results sharing.
* Supported development of web-based internal monitoring and reporting systems for real time data/information availability to program managers through dashboards triggering timely and appropriate actions.
* Developed periodic data verification protocols and guidelines for steady improvements in data usage and quality improvements.
Education:
A doctorate in Population Studies with dissertation on "determinants of chid nutritional status in Uttar Pradesh- an evidence from NFHS3" from SV University. Post graduate in Statistics from Osmania University, Hyderabad. Additional qualifications in Industrial Engineering & management from AP Productivity council, Diploma in statistical quality control and operations research from ISI, Hyderabad. Obtained executive management education with a MDP from Asian Institute of Management, Philippines; Change Management from IIM, Ahmadabad; Presentation and communication skills from FORE, Delhi; CSR in India from Harvard Business School Executive Education program.
Affiliations and Achievements:
Life Member of IASP and IASSH, and pursuing academic interests through research work.
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    Years of Experience:
    More than 20 years
    Highest Qualification:
    Doctorate
    Languages:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Nationality:
    Indian
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