Mahesh Ahake
Bhopal
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in Sustainability, Renewable Energy, and Agroforestry project implementation. Proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence through strong analytical skills. Expertise in business operations, process improvement, and risk management, facilitating effective teamwork and decision-making. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and profitability in dynamic environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Consultant - Green Innovation
Beyond Energy
04.2025 - Current
- Lead sustainability advisory and carbon market services, including carbon credit development, compliance navigation, and voluntary market transactions.
- Spearhead planning and execution of a 2.5 MW ground-mounted solar project, including carbon credit registration strategy.
- Provide strategic input for a 75 MW solar and hybrid (solar + wind) renewable project, ensuring technical, financial, and compliance alignment.
- Conduct GHG emission reduction assessments, including a study for Parkmont's Chennai Port Parking Plaza quantifying fuel savings from reduced truck idling.
- Develop targeted carbon credit buyer pipelines across corporates, brokers, and exchanges for projects under Verra, Gold Standard, IREC, and other standards.
- Craft sustainability positioning and environmental impact narratives for clients such as ACEDS Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen ESG communication.
- Prepare competitive grant proposals, including Project Unnati under the GAP Programme for large-scale improved cookstove distribution.
- Build strategic partnerships to advance renewable energy and nature-based project financing.
- Feasibility and Baseline assessment for the Biochar Plant in West Africa.
- Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record of success in Sustainability, Renewable energy, M&E and Implementation of Agroforestry, Livelihood and CSR Projects.
- With a solid background in the Development Sector, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to any project or team.
- Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to problem-solving, leadership, communication etc. and have consistently delivered high-quality results.
- I am committed to excellence and thrive in fast-paced environments.
Manager - Special Projects
Forward Impact
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Identify and generate leads for potential CSR collaboration tailored to the needs of NGO and impact brand partners.
- Prepare detailed reports on initiatives, grant statuses, and impact assessments.
- Manage the end-to-end grant application process, including writing, submission, and follow-up.
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain timelines.
- Research and design grassroots program projects tailored to the specific needs and objectives.
- Conduct project/program audits of NGO operations to ensure compliance with standards and effectiveness of initiatives.
- Analyze data to assess the effectiveness of impact initiatives and provide actionable insights.
- Develop and implement resource planning strategies to optimize project outcomes.
- Utilise data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
FCO Coordinator - Mandla
Action for Social Advancement
Bhopal
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Liaise and communicate with project teams and cross-cutting functions to support reporting to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Procurement for FPO and Trading of different Commodities.
- Research, compile, and organize information from various sources for periodic reports, graphic summaries, and presentations, awareness-raising, meetings, etc.
- Offer support to project teams to facilitate quarterly and annual planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning processes.
- Monitor and review documentation for completeness and compliance; follow up with project teams to resolve inconsistencies.
- Coordinate with Facilities, Operations, Budgets and other teams, as well as external vendors, to handle preparations, scheduling, logistics and other event requirements.
- Coordinate with all relevant organisations, co-ops, and any government entities and indigenous people to secure their cooperation and involvement in the tree-planting project.
Education
MBA - Forestry Management
Indian Institute of Forest Management
Bhopal03.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil
Lakshmi Narain College of Technology (LNCT)
Bhopal12.2019
Skills
- Management skills
- Critical thinking
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Social responsibility
- Communication skills
- Proposal writing
- Project delivery
- Project implementation
- Vendor management
Certification
- Project Management Foundation: Risk
- Project Management Entrepreneur
- BRSR
- Project Management Tech (PMT)
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Awards Activities
Pani Bachao Muhim Awarded by District Administration for volunteering in 'Pani Bachao' campaign with NGO Shraddha Saburi Samaj Sevi Sansthan.
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Lead Consultant - Green Innovation
Beyond Energy
04.2025 - Current
Manager - Special Projects
Forward Impact
07.2024 - 03.2025
FCO Coordinator - Mandla
Action for Social Advancement
07.2023 - 12.2023
MBA - Forestry Management
Indian Institute of Forest Management
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil
Lakshmi Narain College of Technology (LNCT)
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