Jigar B Brahmbhatt
Project Manager
Vadodara
Summary
Looking for senior-level managerial/leadership positions, to driving Project Execution & Delivery, with an organization of repute and achieve organizational objectives.
A dedicated and seasoned Professional, with strong Technical acumen, offering a total experience of 24+ years, including over 18 years of detailed experience, in Project Management & Implementation, Project Monitoring & Evaluation, Disaster/Risk Reduction Management, Advocacy & Networking, Government Liaising and Facilitation of Training, across non-profit organizations. Further developed & directed various teams, demonstrating leadership abilities to motivate collaboration/inspiration, nurture an environment of mutual trust & respect as well as to coordinate with both the management and the team to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Block Project Coordinator
FHI 360
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Presently leading the team in a Project for a client (Alive & Thrive) working closely with WCD, Health Department
- The project is also providing technical support in strengthening various components of POSHAN Abhiyan
- The client is providing high-quality technical support to Government & Partner organizations to accelerate effective coverage of key Maternal, Infant, Young Child & Adolescent Nutrition (MIYCN) interventions
- Driving the implementation of a Mobile App for the ICDS Staff and Health supervisors, enabling them to carry out supportive supervision visits
- Engaged in developing the capacity of ICDS & Health supervisors on the Supportive Supervision, Strategic use of data and strengthening the review meetings at PHC Block and District level
- Providing continuous support to the ICDS Staff (Health supervisors) & PRI members through Block/District coordinators from the client
- Ensuring completion of Supportive Supervision training as planned, with the full participation of CDPOs and Mukhiya Sevikas, ANMs, ASHA Facilitators, Female Health Supervisor and Taluka Health Visitor
- Conducting/monitoring all training for quality & completeness, enabling conformance to the training agenda and complying with the planning in the concerned blocks
Team Leader
Deepak Foundation
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Executed 8 ongoing projects, as a first reporting officer, on Health (Mobile Health Unit & Health & Wellness Centre), Livelihoods & Government e-governance, for Occupational Health Centre and Pathology Laboratory & Diagnostic Centre
- The above and the foundation projects covered almost 50 villages across the Vagra block of Bharuch District, Gujarat
- Drove development, planning and implementation of the projects, coordinating daily with the Program-In-Charge, resolving the bottlenecks for smooth programme implementation
- Tracked the project progress, including the budgets, activities and performance while coordinated with the donors as well as mobilized resource, for reporting
- Reviewed & evaluated the technical progress of the projects, periodically along with analysis of periodic feedback system based on current MIS
Partner Development Manager
Power System InfoTech
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Achieved a consistent & profitable growth in revenue through positive planning and management of partners
- Adapted the best practices, partnered for business processes & mentored growth, to build Value for the businesses in the SME sector
- Conducted market research studies & analyzed their findings to identify market opportunities as well as to understand clients
- Engaged in the recruitment of advertising, promotions and marketing member of the team, while kept an eye on their daily activities
- Coordinated with all key parties for planning & execution of the sponsorship/partnership programme, meeting the client objectives and communicating the same
- Created & presented weekly pipeline reports and sales reports and was actively engaged in other duties, projects and opportunities assigned within the role
Business Development Manager
Xtrude Foods Pvt Ltd.
02.2013 - 12.2018
- Drove Business Development measures as identification of new prospective distributors & new markets in the F&B Distribution sector coordination with research organizations and individuals online
- Coordinated with existing distributors to intimate them about the services and new developments in the products, of the organization
- Created/presented business proposals to prospective distributors enabling the growth of the new business
- Enforced Marketing Strategies, tracked Client Feedback, Sign-up new Merchants, develop Relationships and more
- Submitted a daily MIS Report along with other weekly Reports, to track the Business activities, planning activities and schedules to achieve specific targets
- Ensured timely & regular client coordination for improved customer delight and won repeat business and referrals
- Undertook additional responsibility, as required by the business, while collaborated with other functions within the business, for business growth
Public Health Promoter
Oxfam India
12.2012 - 01.2013
- Led a multi-disciplinary team to carry out an assessment of the project effect within the affected population to make recommendations for actions
- Conducted assessment of the affected populations and trained them on the situation to plan public health activities
- Engaged in Capacity Building as well as facilitating water and sanitation team
- Provided regular updates to the supervisor/team on progress, priorities and constraints, both verbally and in writing
- Coordinated with & consulted the higher authorities for enhancing the effective implementation of the program
- Arranged team development measures through recruitment, training and supervision of public health promotion staff
Program Officer
Care India
11.2010 - 11.2012
- Drove support to the most vulnerable & hard-to-reach 125 tribal villages, having poor development indicators
- Executed the SAMRATH project to improve the well-being and quality of life of tribal communities
- Arranged strengthening leadership, NGO management, and positive coordination/communication with the counterparts, across
- Provided identification, selection and management of partnership with network organizations, enabling them to develop monitoring frameworks and tools
- Spearheaded guidance & assistance for mapping CBOs and facilitated positive development initiatives to achieve desired planned project results
- Implemented the project MIS, with proper support/guidance, bringing clarity/reality in the data matching from grass root to the district level
- Directed regular support to PNGOs to prepare weekly planning/monthly progress reports, financial reports, quarterly reports, annual and closure reports
- Prepared vital financial data such as Fund Burn report and Fund utilization (monitoring the physical & financial progress of the designed project results) against implemented project outcome
Individual Consultant
Focus Humanitarian Assistance
08.2010 - 09.2010
Deputy Coordinator
Govt. of Gujarat
10.2003 - 07.2010
Individual Consultant
Unicef
09.2001 - 10.2003
Administrator
N.S.S./M.S.U.
09.1999 - 08.2001
Field Executive
ORG MARG LTD.
05.1999 - 08.1999
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
The Faculty of Social Work, M.S. University
VadodaraDiploma - Labour Laws & Labour Practice - D.L.P.
The Faculty of Law, M.S. University
VadodaraB.Com. - Accounts & Auditing
The Faculty of Commerce, M.S. University
VadodaraSkills
Program/Project Management
Technical Support
Disaster Reduction Planning
Technical Knowledge
Process Monitoring & Evaluation
Social Mobilization
Social Work
Capacity Building
Training
Accreditations
- Attended three days Communication Strategies Workshop for Managers of WASMO
- Attended a training programme on Hygiene Promotion in Emergencies
- Attended a Two days Orientation workshop on Organizational goals and role of employees & the importance of planning in achieving Excellence and organizational goal.
Target
Looking for senior-level managerial/leadership positions, to driving Project Execution & Delivery, with an organization of repute and achieve organizational objectives.
Leadership Strengths
- Currently engaged as a Block Project Coordinator with FHI 360, Jambusar, India, since 08/2021. Presently leading the team in a Project for a client (Alive & Thrive) working closely with WCD, Health Department for providing technical support in strengthening various components of POSHAN Abhiyan.
- A proactive Project professional, skilled in project execution activities including initiation, project scoping, scheduling, estimation, execution planning, risk management, resource administration and monitoring project execution till final delivery.
- Service-focused, with a strong ethic and commitment to serving the community, resolving conflicts and providing guidance to those in need.
- Detail-oriented with extensive knowledge of reciprocal relationship between individuals and their social and cultural environment, with proven ability to relate to different cultural and economic backgrounds.
- An adaptable leader, driving development & mentoring of high-performance teams to perform with the highest productivity while being skilled in competence upgrade, issue resolution, client interaction, motivation and mentoring.
- A cohesive member of the team, having an analytical & problem-solving attitude while being competent in innovation, planning, communication, interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
Excellence Sphere
- Program/Project Management expert
- Provide Technical Support
- Disaster Reduction Planning
- Strong Technical Knowledge
- Process Monitoring & Evaluation
- Social Mobilization
- Social Work
- Capacity Building & Training
Previous Engagements
- Individual Consultant, Focus Humanitarian Assistance, Junagadh, Gujarat, India, 08/2010, 09/2010
- Deputy Coordinator, Water Supply Department, Govt. of Gujarat, Bhuj, Gujarat, India, 10/2003, 07/2010
- Individual Consultant, Unicef, Gujarat Earthquake Response Programme, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, 09/2001, 10/2003
- Administrator, Training & Orientation Centre, N.S.S./M.S.U., Vadodara, Gujarat, India, 09/1999, 08/2001
- Field Executive, ORG MARG LTD., Vadodara, Gujarat, India, 05/1999, 08/1999
Expected Ctc
As per Norms
Personal Information
- Location Preference: Vadodara/PAN India
- Current CTC: 6.6 Lacs P.A.
- Date of Birth: 05/19/76
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Block Project Coordinator
FHI 360
08.2021 - 06.2024
Team Leader
Deepak Foundation
11.2020 - 06.2021
Partner Development Manager
Power System InfoTech
12.2018 - 03.2020
Business Development Manager
Xtrude Foods Pvt Ltd.
02.2013 - 12.2018
Public Health Promoter
Oxfam India
12.2012 - 01.2013
Program Officer
Care India
11.2010 - 11.2012
Individual Consultant
Focus Humanitarian Assistance
08.2010 - 09.2010
Deputy Coordinator
Govt. of Gujarat
10.2003 - 07.2010
Individual Consultant
Unicef
09.2001 - 10.2003
Administrator
N.S.S./M.S.U.
09.1999 - 08.2001
Field Executive
ORG MARG LTD.
05.1999 - 08.1999
Master's Degree - Social Work
The Faculty of Social Work, M.S. University
Diploma - Labour Laws & Labour Practice - D.L.P.
The Faculty of Law, M.S. University
B.Com. - Accounts & Auditing
The Faculty of Commerce, M.S. University