KHIZAR HAYAT
Senior Programme Management & Strategic Partnerships Professional | 12+ Years In Social Development | CSR | Government Partnerships | Donor Management
New Delhi
Summary
Strategic Programme Management professional with 12+ years of experience in the social development sector, delivering sustainable impact through project leadership, government collaboration, donor relations, CSR partnerships, and monitoring & evaluation. Experienced in managing multi-state programmes and multi-crore portfolios while driving programme quality, operational excellence, compliance, and innovation. Recognized for building strategic partnerships, strengthening public service delivery systems, and translating data into evidence-based decisions that improve programme effectiveness
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Strategy and Impact
Mobile Creches
01.2024 - Current
- Policy & Programmatic Impact: Played a pivotal role in designing and rolling out the Anganwadi-cum-Creche initiative, contributing to the systemic transformation of 1,000 Anganwadi Centres under Mission Shakti (Palana).
- Established partnership with Department of Women Development & Child Welfare, Government of Telangana, to enhance public childcare systems.
- Stakeholder Management: Led high-level donor engagement and government coordination, ensuring seamless multi-stakeholder collaboration.
- Designed programme monitoring systems and reporting tools to track performance metrics, enabling more informed decision-making.
- Led donor engagement and government coordination, fostering effective collaboration among multiple stakeholders.
Assistant Manager
Udayan Care
New Delhi
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Designed and scaled FSP- Family Strengthening programme across Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan, expanding geographical footprint and enhancing service delivery.
- Programme Design & Scaling: Designed and scaled a critical child reintegration programme from Delhi to Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan, significantly expanding the organization’s geographical footprint.
- Established strategic alliances with State Departments of Women & Child Development and Child Care Institutions, aligning policies with programme goals for sustainable impact.
- Developed outcome indicators and evidence-based learning systems, tracking programme effectiveness to refine strategies and improve future interventions.
Senior Youth Coordinator
Inter Cultural Resources (ICR)
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Civic Engagement & Leadership: Led youth leadership programmes enhancing civic engagement, aligning activities with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to foster community impact.
- Network Coordination: Coordinated partnerships with national youth networks and civil society organizations, expanding programme reach and strengthening advocacy efforts.
- Facilitation: Liaised with government stakeholders to ensure youth perspectives were integrated into local development planning processes.
Senior Youth Coordinator
SOS Children's Villages of India
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Designed community-based livelihood and social enterprise models, enhancing economic opportunities for underserved communities in Delhi and Rajasthan.
- Strengthened income-generation initiatives by implementing targeted capacity building and entrepreneurship training, facilitating market linkages for local entrepreneurs.
- Developed and implemented youth engagement programs to foster community involvement.
- Coordinated workshops focusing on skill development and personal growth for diverse youth groups.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to enhance program outreach and effectiveness.
National Consultant
YUVA – Youth for Unity & Voluntary Action
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Urban Governance: Coordinated national and regional initiatives advancing SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities, enhancing urban sustainability.
- Policy Engagement: Collaborated with Urban Local Bodies and community organizations across four states to strengthen urban governance and boost citizen participation.
- Facilitated national youth programs, enhancing community engagement and participation.
- Developed strategic partnerships with NGOs to amplify outreach and impact of initiatives.
- Led capacity-building workshops for youth leaders, fostering skills in advocacy and leadership.
Assistant Manager
Dhriiti – The Courage Within
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Implemented comprehensive programs in education, youth development, livelihoods, and family strengthening, enhancing support for vulnerable communities.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing onboarding efficiency.
- Coordinated team schedules and resources to optimize project delivery timelines.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback to drive employee growth.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
Azim Premji University
BangaloreMaster of Social Work (MSW) - undefined
Jamia Millia Islamia University
New DelhiB.A. (Hons.) - Child Psychology
Jamia Millia Islamia University
New DelhiSkills
Strategic programme management
Resource mobilisation
Programme scaling
Team leadership
Proposal development
Partnerships & Government Liaison
Financial stewardship
MEL & Evidence Building
Donor reporting
Advocacy strategy
Timeline
Manager – Strategy and Impact
Mobile Creches
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Udayan Care
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Youth Coordinator
Inter Cultural Resources (ICR)
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Youth Coordinator
SOS Children's Villages of India
01.2017 - 01.2019
National Consultant
YUVA – Youth for Unity & Voluntary Action
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Manager
Dhriiti – The Courage Within
01.2014 - 01.2016
B.A. (Hons.) - Child Psychology
Jamia Millia Islamia University
Master of Social Work (MSW) - undefined
Jamia Millia Islamia University
Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
Azim Premji University
RESEARCH & PUBLICATION
- IACN- (India Alternative Care Network) Reintegration of Children Transitioning Away from Institutional Care to Families: Field Experience from Delhi.
- Understanding Early Childhood Development through Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory: A Two-Decade Review of Parental Engagement in Mobile Crèche Model