Alexander Kerketta
Sundergarh
Summary
Brief Profile: Seasoned Development professional with multi-disciplinary expertise, through 22+ years of working with corporates and non-Governmental agencies in various capacities. Having worked in different geographies and Communities with close collaboration with Government as well as other community stakeholders, CSO Networks I am committed to managing the projects to the result-based logical end. Inclined to work on livelihood (agriculture Farm, Livestock, income generation, horticulture, and enterprise development) and health sector (Community health-focused on addressing Maternal and Child health aspects). I am seeking to work with organizations focused on the economic development of rural, Marginal, and Vulnerable communities with a gendered approach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Program Director
Samajik Seva Sadan
12.2023 - Current
- The Program Director (PD) will be responsible for overall project Management, supervision, documentation, review, assessment, internal evaluation and tracking of project budgets. The PD will guide the team in quality project implementation and refection of the progress and impact through the various report and media communication as appropriate for the organization. The PD will engage in building the capacity of the organization, design and implement fund raising strategies, strengthen donor relation and scope up new approaches and avenues for expanded interventions to reflect and address the mission and vision of the organization. Program Director (PD) is the member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and plays a pivotal role in leading the program team to fulfil the objectives of the organization in line with the vision and mission.
- Program development, planning, implementation: a) Program director (PD) plays a significant central role in developing the program focus areas in line with the organization strategy. b) Actively contribute to program development that includes needs assessment, situation analysis, proposal writeup etc. c) Support in resource mobilization and negotiation of appropriate resources in collaboration with Program and Funding team. d) Lead the process of planning and implementation of the projects and ensure that they are implemented in timely manner.
- People and Leadership Management: a) Manages / supervises performance of direct reports in line with SSS policies, ensuring that they have the necessary induction, training, support and effective management against agreed objectives. b) Manages direct reports, volunteers and consultants/service providers that may be assigned to the project, and ensure competencies are equal to the program’s demands.
- Teamwork and Coordination: a) Actively promote team spirit among various departments and enhance collaboration, coordination, and joint planning. b) Close follow up and coordination with the program team especially Project staff, Finance, HR and MEAL team to ensure program goals are achieved.
- Monitoring, Reporting & Learning: a) Ensure a strong MEAL system is in place and the MEAL staff are well capacitated to fulfil their task of monitoring. b) Ensure that gender and protection are integrated into MEAL processes. c) Setting specific indicators for process monitoring and follow-up; advising team in getting gender-specific information through spot monitoring. Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and other MEAL processes.
- External relationship management: d) Lead the process of identification potential partners with whom SSS can play a collaborative role to address the key developmental issues of Tribal and Dalit communities. e) As and when possible, lead on strategic partnership development with other like-minded institutions, CBOs, Tribal leadership, intellectuals etc. f) Support on the capacity building of the SHGs, CBOs and other organizations / community-based institutions that are established and will be established in future.
Program Advisor
PHIA Foundation
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Main Features: Proposal Development, Donor relations, Administrative Liaison, Project operations, CSO Networking, Strengthening of PRI through GS Sachivalaya -Local Governance, Health Planning process.
- Activities Performed:
- Proposal writing and Project design for emergency response on Covid 19 Vaccination through Network CSO in Jharkhand
- Collaborative initiative to network with Public spirited Minority Health care Institutions of Jharkhand to respond effectively to the Pandemic situation and support them in preparedness in terms of infrastructurally equipped with Oxygen plants through efforts to link them with donor agencies
- Technical support on health intervention in community -health and public health systems linkages
- Review monitoring on a regular basis of an ongoing project implementation of every Block
- CSOs Mapping across Jharkhand, Networking with grass root NGOs on COVID Vaccination promotion in selected hard-to-reach blocks in Palamu, Kolhan, and Santhal divisions (Due list survey strategies, Microplanning Vaccination MIS)
- Mapping of Public-spirited hospitals and health Institutions, organizing Consultations on COVID Response, and supporting 3 major hospitals for proposal development and fund mobilization for Oxygen plant installation
- Organized several District and State level consultation Meetings on CSO Networking for strengthening public health and COVID-19 response in communities
- Traditional leaders’ network in all working 6 blocks - a regular quarterly meeting organized to influence the community health decisions on COVID-19 response for screening, surveillance, quarantine and Vaccinations
- Development of IEC Materials for Mass mobilization and awareness on COVID-19
- Coordination with NHM, other health departments, and District Administrations periodically on COVID-19 Response strategies and Vaccination support agenda at various regions
- Within 2 Months established 40 Gram sabha sachivalayas in 3 Blocks and Initiated GS Health Planning IN Skoll Intervention Project Blocks
- Strong Coordination and Support provided to the Block level Government teams on implementation of “Sarkar aapke dwar yojna” in Skoll intervention project Blocks.
- Promoted a safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies, and guidelines
Manager Tribal Development and Zonal In-charge (Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh)
Caritas India
12.2016 - 03.2020
- Main Features: Proposal writing, Partner Management, Project operation, Liaison with External stakeholders, and administrative Functions
- Activities Performed:
- Supported in the formation of Farmers Producers Organization (FPOs) in rural areas among ST/SC/OBCs - small landholding farmers, orientation and exposure to Institutional systems strengthening and agriculture produce -diversified planning for Increased Income generation
- Provide Thematic Thrust on Tribal Development - Streamline issues, orient partners on a right-based approach to addressing community issues
- Develop a Strategic Plan on Core Tribal Thematic Issues and link across the region on the basis of the Commonality of Tribal issues
- Develop periodically Project proposals for sourcing funds to have meaningful intervention to impact positively addressing the developmental needs of the needy communities
- Provide cooperation and coordinated Network among implementing partners - across two states in India for empowering tribal communities and build tribal leadership
- Support programs - operations in the two states in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand - project implementation monitoring Review and Documentation
- Lead the team and provide day-to-day guidance to state officers, partner organizations on key Tribal thematic pertaining to the program design, plan implementation, and monitoring.
Block Convergence Coordinator
JSLPS -Jharkhand Ajeevika Mission
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Program Operations, Training, and Convergence, Main Features: Project operation, Convergence with other Government Departments, Training, and Capacity Building of SHG, Vos, and CFLs
- Activities Performed:
- Drawing up a plan and executing Mass awareness through SHG institution, Vos, CL Federation on Government development schemes
- Developing a working relationship with various line departments at Block and District level government officials for smooth implementation of Government schemes
- Financial Planning for training and Capacity Building, Tracking expenses and Reporting
- Monitoring and Evaluation planning, Data Collection, and Analysis
- Supporting Government machinery on Flagship program - SBA, MGNREGA, Social Security, PMAY, and Insurance, etc.
Technical Expert -Consultant
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan
10.2015 - 11.2015
- Coordination of “Main Hoon Champion” - S4D (sports for Development) the project, Government of Jharkhand
- Develop, Design, and write training modules
- Conduct training for District and Block Youth Coordinators and Volunteers, on modules based on sports activities.
Sr. Project Manager
British Council
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Planning and Implementation of Cascade Teacher Training of 3 Projects (EFA, ELISS, ELIPS, and TOI - (1) English for All (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai); (2) English Language Initiatives for Secondary Schools and English Language Initiatives for Primary Schools (State Secondary Schools Maharashtra); (3) Times of India Project
- Stakeholder Management
- Financial Plan, Forecasting, Budget Tracking and Reporting
- Monitoring and Evaluation planning, Data Collection and Analysis
- Proposal Development
- Event plan and Management
- Supportive supervision, Team Coordination - Delegation of work
- Performance Evaluation of Team Members
- Partnership Contract/agreement Management
- Support to Short film Campaign for British Council Education initiatives.
Deputy Director – CSR and Skills
CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Organized successfully- seminars and Conferences on CSR thematic areas of Skills, Education, Disability, and CSR policy
- Represented CII at different Industry forums and Government Committees on Skill Development, Higher education, and ITI Up-gradation committees
- Networked with CII Member organizations, Non-Members and Academic Institutions for promoting CII Event – leveraging sponsorship, Branding, and Delegate Nominations
- Involved actively in Interview Panel for MSSDS (Maharashtra Skill Development society) under the aegis of DVET (Directorate of Vocational Education and Training).
- Representative Projects Experience in details, Streamlined and Coordinated MES assessment for CII Western Region
- Developed web portal as part of multi-institution engagement for “Inclusive Employment of Persons with Disability under the CSR the mandate of CII Western Region
COO (Chief Operating officer)
MASOOM
05.2013 - 05.2013
- Managing overall Project operations and organizational administrative functions
Zonal Manager
Dr. Reddy’s Foundation
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Actively involved in designing cost-effective marketing tools and campaigns for promoting LABS (livelihood advancement business Schools) of Dr. Reddy’s Foundation
- Regular Training of Trainers and Monitoring and review of Training and Placement quality
- Extensive experience in developing plans and SOPs for overall management, supervision, and implementation of skill development programs across teams.
- Effective designing and implementation of training and capacity development sessions for teams and proper coordination of team meetings enabling empowering discussions
- Instrumental in Change management by initiating new LABS centers, from non-fee model Courses to Fee modelled courses, as part of the sustainability approach and Revenue generation
- Effectively implemented MIS system that ensured proper data management, information flow, tracking of trained candidates and their placement history across a period 3 months to 9 months
- Engaged actively in creating effective Alumni, interacted at regular intervals and leveraged support for student referrals and placements
- Significantly enhanced the morals and motivation of center staffs through amicable disposition and listening skills, problem solving approach and guiding them to better performances
- Successfully Carried out administrative tasks, extensively travelled to Maharashtra and Gujarat canters to monitor and review the process of selection and recruitment of training faculties across the centers in Western Region
- Organized health camps at canters to create greater awareness and the credibility of Dr. Reddy’s foundation.
Manager, CSR
Abhijit Foundation/Abhijit Power Ltd
11.2010 - 09.2011
- Actively involved in developing CSR systems, designing activities for Community development and ensuring complete execution
- Developed Concepts notes, Partnership documents, TOR and timely reports on CRS initiatives for Abhijit Co., from across the project location for internal approval, circulation and Communication
- Successfully forged Non-commercial Partnership with Government, NGO and Rotary club to address health, water sanitation, and education, Skill development, and environment needs of the local communities at project locations
- Effectively Coordinated implementation of CSR activities and R&R processes for Communities affected by Industrial projects in Vizag (AP), Saraikela and Chandwa (Jharkhand), and Rewa and Jhansi (MP)
- Ensuring proper Communication and negotiation to mobilize the wards of Land sellers and land losers for employable technical training and skill development at Nagpur ITI
- Organized Health camps, Eye check-ups and operations and blood donations for community in collaboration with Government department and private hospitals across project locations.
Program Coordinator
Public Health Resource Network
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Successfully coordinated 2 years Community Health Fellowship programme in 10 Districts of Jharkhand; mentored the candidates in completing the Field Research project
- Effectively initiated and coordinated PGDHHM (Post Graduation on district health management on distance education mode) in collaboration with IGNOU and PHSRC New Delhi
- Actively involved in coordination of Residential Training programmes for District level Government health functionaries, on District health planning and management under NRHM, in coordination with State health Society and PHSRC New Delhi
- Effectively coordinated preparation of District Health Action plan for five (5) districts in Jharkhand
- Regularly organized discussion workshops on various health indicators of the state among the NGO Partners like CINI, CARE, JHAPEGO, UNICEF and Ekjut
- Undertook micro research and analysis of effectiveness of Asha workers, Malaria disease prevention and TB Prevention, Maternal and Child Health Status in the districts.
Program Coordinator
BIJHAN Social Service Society
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Conducted successful training programs on Right Based Approach for the Bijhan Partner organizations
- Developed Concept note and Grant proposal for Bijhan and partner organization to seek support from international development agencies
- Involved in ensuring proper Management and administration of the office work
- Representation of the Organization in various Forum and external meetings on development initiatives
- Regularly undertook review and monitoring of ongoing projects by the partners, documented comprehensive reports for feedback and discussions.
Sr. Project Officer
Foundation for Ecological Security Rajasthan
05.2001 - 06.2007
- Successfully undertook formation of Village institutions – Dairy Cooperatives, Watershed Committees, Forest management Committees, and pastureland development committees, across 120 villages in Bhilwara Districts, within the Catchment area of Menali and Mej watershed
- Formation of 40 Village Milk cooperatives in the project villages and aligned them with Amul Diary milk union
- Effectively formed 2 watershed Federations, ensured participatory governance process and conducted regular meetings and training programmes at quarterly intervals on livelihoods enhancement, women empowerment, strengthening of local panchayats
- Successfully implement watershed management activities across 120 institutions, ensuring benefit sharing mechanisms and democratic processes for protection of regenerated vegetation and water bodies
- From time to time facilitated review visits of Donor agencies and Government officials in the project areas and created avenues for interaction and development of allied services like education, health facilities, Drinking water and transports
- Lead and manage monthly and annual accounts finalization, audits and follow up
- Maintaining bills, vouchers, project expenses records, etc of the project
- Undertaking and assisting in the recording and processing of invoices, receipts, and payments as required and instructed
- Help in financial planning, budget monitoring, tracking budget, Planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and treasury management
- Ensure proper bookkeeping procedures, conduct audits, oversee procedures and accounting functions
Education
M.A - Social Development and Sustainable Livelihoods
University of Reading
UKMSW - Medical Psychiatric Social Work
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai, IndiaBachelor of Commerce - Commerce
St. Xavier’s College - Calcutta University
Calcutta, IndiaSkills
- Project Management
- Training and Capacity Building
- Mentoring teams
- Project Proposal writing Project Budgeting
Affiliations
- Member of Ford Foundation Fellowship Alumni Association
- Member of Public Health Resource Network -Jharkhand.
- Member of Tata Institute Student Alumni Association
Timeline
Program Director
Samajik Seva Sadan
12.2023 - Current
Program Advisor
PHIA Foundation
08.2020 - 11.2022
Manager Tribal Development and Zonal In-charge (Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh)
Caritas India
12.2016 - 03.2020
Block Convergence Coordinator
JSLPS -Jharkhand Ajeevika Mission
06.2016 - 12.2016
Technical Expert -Consultant
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan
10.2015 - 11.2015
Sr. Project Manager
British Council
10.2014 - 05.2015
Deputy Director – CSR and Skills
CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)
06.2013 - 06.2014
COO (Chief Operating officer)
MASOOM
05.2013 - 05.2013
Zonal Manager
Dr. Reddy’s Foundation
10.2011 - 05.2013
Manager, CSR
Abhijit Foundation/Abhijit Power Ltd
11.2010 - 09.2011
Program Coordinator
Public Health Resource Network
05.2008 - 11.2010
Program Coordinator
BIJHAN Social Service Society
07.2007 - 04.2008
Sr. Project Officer
Foundation for Ecological Security Rajasthan
05.2001 - 06.2007
MSW - Medical Psychiatric Social Work
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
St. Xavier’s College - Calcutta University
M.A - Social Development and Sustainable Livelihoods
University of Reading