NAMAN KUMAR
Senior Program Associate
Summary
Senior CSR & Sustainability professional with 8+ years of experience across corporate CSR, government systems, and development sector programs. Strong expertise in CSR compliance (Companies Act, 2013), state-level stakeholder engagement, ESG integration, and end-to-end program management. Proven track record of managing ₹120+ Cr portfolios, building multi-stakeholder partnerships, and delivering measurable impact across public health, livelihoods, environment, and community development. Experienced in working with state governments, NGOs, CSR foundations, and cross-functional corporate teams.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
Certifications
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Program Associate
Safe Water Network
01.2025 - Current
- Lead CSR and sustainability-aligned programs in partnership with government departments, NGOs, and corporates across water, health, and environmental domains.
- Engage with state and district-level stakeholders, including line departments and local institutions, to align programs with public systems and policy priorities.
- Design and implement community-focused interventions, ensuring alignment with CSR mandates and ESG priorities.
- Conduct baseline assessments, field diagnostics, and stakeholder consultations to inform program design.
- Develop monitoring frameworks, KPIs, and reporting systems, ensuring audit readiness and high-quality documentation.
- Support partnerships, fundraising, and alignment with government schemes and sustainability priorities.
Senior Project Associate (CSR)
National Mineral Development Corporation
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed CSR portfolio exceeding ₹70 Cr annually, ensuring compliance with Companies Act, 2013 and CSR Rules.
- Led end-to-end project lifecycle—planning, budgeting, partner onboarding, implementation, monitoring, and closure.
- Conducted NGO due diligence, partner evaluations, and compliance checks, ensuring transparency and governance.
- Coordinated with state governments, district administrations, NGOs, and community institutions for program execution.
- Prepared CSR reports, ESG documentation, board notes, and audit-ready records.
- Supported SAP-based MIS systems and impact tracking, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Young Professional
Rurban Mission, P&RD, Govt. of M.P.
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Worked closely with state and district administrations on integrated rural development and convergence planning.
- Managed ₹35 Cr convergence funding across 25 departments, aligning multiple schemes and stakeholders.
- Facilitated community consultations, PRI engagement, and SHG strengthening, ensuring participatory development.
- Supported initiatives across livelihoods, infrastructure, renewable energy, and public services.
- Gained hands-on experience in policy implementation, stakeholder coordination, and field-level execution.
Technical Assistant
Sukh Barsha
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed proposals and supported programs in renewable energy, sanitation, and agriculture-based livelihoods.
- Engaged with grassroots communities, NGOs, and stakeholders for implementation and consultations.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Rural Development and Management
National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
01.2019
Bachelor of Technology - EEE
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
01.2017
Skills
CSR Strategy, Compliance & Governance
State-level Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Interface
ESG & Sustainability Integration
Program Design, Implementation & Scale-up
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Assessment (M&E)
NGO Due Diligence & Partner Management
Multi-stakeholder Coordination (Govt–CSR–NGOs)
Budget & Fund Management (₹120 Cr)
CSR Reporting, Board Notes & Audit Readiness
Community Needs Assessment & Field Implementation
Employee Engagement & Volunteering Programs
Tools: MS Office, SAP-ERP, CSR MIS Platforms, SPSS
Policy analysis
Certification
Sustainability & Corporate ESG – NSDC & Reliance Foundation
PUBLICATIONS & RECOGNITION
- “Rupalu Rajpur” – Case study on sanitation transformation, Manthan Magazine (2022)
- Appreciation by District Magistrate, Alirajpur (MP)
- Recognition for COVID-19 response coordination
Timeline
Sr. Program Associate
Safe Water Network
01.2025 - Current
Senior Project Associate (CSR)
National Mineral Development Corporation
09.2022 - 01.2025
Young Professional
Rurban Mission, P&RD, Govt. of M.P.
01.2019 - 09.2022
Technical Assistant
Sukh Barsha
04.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Technology - EEE
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
Post Graduate Diploma - Rural Development and Management
National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj