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Development Consultant with >25 years experience, working on people-centric development, governance and rural livelihoods improvement, with a focus on natural resource management, small livestock and agriculture. Expertise in programme planning, strategy development; providing technical assistance on livelihoods improvement, gender and social development; research; training; M&E and learning |
 Contact Varsha Mehta
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research
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Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
2016 – ongoing: Freelance Consultant (IFAD, World Bank, Swissaid, Other)
2014 – 2016: Team Leader - South Asia Pro-Poor Livestock Policy Programme (FAO National Officer)
2002– 2014: Freelance Consultant (World Bank, FAO, JICA Projects, Other)
1999 – 2002: Programme Coordinator, Institute for Sustainable Development, New Delhi (based in Haryana)
1997 – 1999: Researcher/ Consultant (SIDA, Aga Khan Foundation)
1994 – 1997: Research Associate (Forestry & Biodiversity), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi
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Education: |
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Post Graduation in Forestry Management; training in environmental and social management of development projects; research methods; community management of natural resources
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
More than 20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi |
Nationality:
Indian
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