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Sustainable Development Specialist with 17 years of experience working with UNDP, Governments, NGOs, and Consultancy. Carried out research & advocacy, social impact assessment, environmental & social audit, community and livelihood development. Worked on several donor-funded projects. Looking for a challenging opportunity. Fluent in English & Hindi. Willing to relocate for the right opportunity |
 Contact Kishore Wankhade
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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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Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research
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Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Professional Experience: |
Presently working as 'Subject Matter Expert' with Wildlife Institute of India and Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change project on “Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of Protected Areas (PAs) in India”
From June 2017 to March 2018 worked with UNDP/MOEFCC in New Delhi as Project Manager on “GoI–GEF-UNDP: India-Coastal and Marine Programme”. Assisted the National Project Director and UNDP in coordinating with Ministry of Environment & Forests, the State Government of Maharashtra, other agencies and stakeholders during the implementation of the project and to monitor and track the progress of the project implementation.
From August 2012 to May 2017 worked as Socio-Economic Expert in Ultra-tech Environment Consultancy & Laboratory in Thane, India where Primary responsibility was to carry out social impact assessment, social audits, independently or as part of environmental impact assessment for development and industrial project in both urban and rural sector.
From August 2011 to July 2012 worked as Independent Consultant in Mumbai where worked as freelance consultant for Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) such Ambedkar Centre for Justice and Peace (ACJP), Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA) and Vikas Adhyayn Kendra (VAK) in Mumbai
Implemented MMRDA Project “Enhancing HDI Index of PAPs at Gautam Nagar, Govandi” for Ambedkar Centre for Justice and Peace (ACJP)
Conducted and Documented Training workshop on “Child Rights” for Local theatre groups in Sevagram, Wardha for creating awareness as part of child rights campaign of UNICEF in for YUVA and carried out a research report on ‘Sanitation & Sanitation Workers in Mumbai” for Vikas Adhyayn Kendra
From May 2010 to July 2011 worked at
Voluntary Action Network India (VANI) in New Delhi, India as Programme Manager working Research and Advocacy on the various issues on Regulatory Framework related to Voluntary Sector in India, with special focus on new laws on Registration, Taxation and FCRA
From April 2009 to May 2010 worked at Youth for Unity & Voluntary Action (YUVA) in Mumbai, as Senior Research Associate working on following projects;
International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada funded, “Assessing and Mitigating health risks from pollution by pottery units: A case study of Kumbharwada in Dharavi, Mumbai (India)”
“Comprehensive Mid-line Health Information Survey of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Area” funded by Health Dept, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation
“Voter participation and characteristics of the emerging political leadership: an Urban Maharashtra Study” conducted in partnership with Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi after Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections, 2009
From May 2001 to March 2009 worked at Toxics Link in Delhi and Mumbai on
Providing effective research and advocacy skills and support towards attaining programme objectives.
Engaged in issues, like food safety, occupational health, hazardous waste, m
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Education: |
Doctorate in Social Sciences from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Masters in Arts with specialization in Geography
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Years of Experience:
15-20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Doctorate |
Languages:
English, Hindi, Marathi |
Nationality:
Indian
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