Namrata Kumari E-Mail: Mobile: +91-8987484385

Objective

Seeking a challenging position in a leading organization and having a long-term relationship which could provide me conductive work environment, exposure and opportunity to continuously learn and develop new perspectives.

Summary

Overall 8+ years of experience in livelihoods, natural resource management, child issues, project conceptualization, planning,Research, Monitoring & evaluation,capacity building & training and policy advocacy.

Success attributed to Godly values, integrity, effective leadership and communication, sharp negotiation skills combined with technical acumen and appreciating the big picture view.

Educational Qualification

MBA (Rural Development) from XISS, Ranchi(Jharkhand) affiliated by AICTE, New Delhi in 2004 (Specialization: Project Management)

  • B.COM (Accounts Hons), Ranchi University, (Jharkhand) in 2001

Key Skills

Project Conceptualization, proposal writing and field implementation in livelihoods, NRM and education sector.

Research, Monitoring & evaluation

Policy advocacy, training and capacity building.

Developing implementation strategies,programme monitoring andconducting feasibility studies to facilitate successful implementation and assess viability of projects and growthopportunities.

Liasoning & negotiation with various stakeholders including government departments, donor agencies, partner organizations etc.

Technical Skills

Research, M& E and identifying policy advocacy issues.

Analytical skill, data management & tabulation for various purposes.

Verbal & written communication skill in English and Hindi.

Identification & designing of monitoring & evaluation tools and performance indicators.

Networking, Liasoning & negotiation with various stakeholders including govt. departments and private agencies.

Computer Skills

Diploma course in D.T.P. from BABA computers, Ranchi.

Proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications e.g. Microsoft office (word / excel / access / power point), outlook,email, internet research skills.

Work Experience
Name of the Organization / Designation / Period
(from-to) / Nature of Assignment
UNICEF through
Ma Foi
Consulting
Solutions Ltd
(Deputed in
Planning
Dept.,
Jharkhand, Ranchi) / Monitoring
&
Evaluation Specialist
(MDG- Monitoring & Policy Support Unit) / September 2010 & continued / Review existing policies related to key sectors
Policy Advocacy
Support the monitoring and evaluation activities of key flagship programs and Schemes
M & E tools design and implementation
MDG tracking
Development of capacity building plan to facilitate state level functionaries to Strengthen areas like use of data for planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
CITIZENS FOUNDATION (Jharkhand, Ranchi) / Senior Program Manager / April 07' till Aug 2010 / Responsible for Proposal writing, implementing, monitoring, evaluation and coordination of Projects related Livelihoods , NRM & education
SRIJAN, New Delhi / Project Executive (Water based livelihoods promotion) / May 05 till February 07 / Designing planning and implementing water based livelihood activities and other livelihood activities for water users and Self Help Groups under “Participatory Irrigation Management Project” and “PACS Programme”.
ASTHA, Udaipur (Rajasthan) / Researcher cum Program Organizer / May 04' to April 05 / Conducted research on
Land and property rights of
widows in Rajasthan State.
Conducted a research to identify
leadership role of single women
associated with the “The Association
of Strong Women Alone”.
Policy Advocacy
Research work

1)A study on “Land & Property Rights of Low Income Widows” in RajasthanState.

2)Assessment study on the topic “Impact of SHGs on its members” in Uttarakhand Jan Jagriti sansthan, Tehri Garwal, Uttarakhand.

3)I was an active member of the research team on the topic “Water Prosperity Index” among water users of Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. Core team of the research was professors from Linkoping University, Sweden.

4)Research on “Identification of leadership role among women” associated with the “Association of Strong Women Alone” in RajasthanState.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Consultancy Experience

1)Supported in Review and Documentation of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation System of child related flagship Programme (TSC, NRDWP, NRHM, NACP, ICDS, MDM and SSA) in Jharkhand.

2)Document on 11th five year plan budget allocation & Expenditure in Jharkhand as per sectors & departments.

3)Review & documentation of TSP (Tribal Sub Plan) in Jharkhand during 11th five year plan.

4)Evaluationof 20 point program in North East funded by Ministry of forest & environment, New Delhi

5)Concurrent evaluation of project under National Afforestation Programme scheme in North East funded by Ministry of forest & environment, New Delhi

6)“Current Assessment of Afforestation Programme and “Monitoring & evaluation of benefits from Lac Development Programme” in the state of Jharkhand funded by Dept. of Forest, Govt. of Jharkhand.

7)I have prepared one district plan document(District Perspective Planincluding urban planning) under BRGF for PRIA, Delhi as a consultancy assignment.

8)I was an active member of the team in providing consultancy services to various corporate in community mobilization aspect, perspective plan preparation in the project affected village and managing transition phase.

Apart from above

  • I am one of the team members in Planning & Development Department for 12th five year plan preparation.
  • I am serving as academic counsellor for IGNOU for post graduate courses related to rural development and also guest faculty in Govt. Training institute(SKIPA- Shri Krishna Institute of Public Administration)and SIRD(State Institute of Rural Development).

Key Strengths

Good analytical skill

Optimist, keen & fast learner with efficient grasping capabilities

A good team player.

Very sincere regarding any duties/responsibilities.

Amiable and keep my cool even in adverse situation.

Good communication & interpersonal Skills

Personal Details
Name / Namrata Kumari
Gender / Female
DOB / 14-10-1980
Nationality / Indian
Languages Known / Hindi, English
Address / Indira Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka
E-Mail /
Mobile / +91-8987484385
Declaration

I hereby declare that all the above information furnished about me is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Place:Ranchi Sincerely Yours

Date: 19-07-2012 (Namrata Kumari)

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