Palak Patel

Coordinator (April 2023 - Continue)

• SEWA Manager Ni School Provided capacity building for micro-entrepreneurs through various training programs
• Implemented digital platforms and skill-building initiatives for marketing products and services
• Engaged in proposal writing and fund raising
• SEWA Bazaar a digital market place development and linkages with stakeholders like GeM and E-commerce sites.

Project Manager - SEWA, Digital Financial Inclusion (July 2019 - March 2023)

• Project Management for financial and digital literacy to rural women in six states by building cadre of grassroot master trainer’s and community level team building
• Monitored and evaluated project KPI’s, documented success stories, developing case studies , Blogs and project reports.
• Developing surveys, data analysis and progress mapping on quarter and annual basis.
• Ensured financial and budgetary controls, supported donor audits and missions.

• Managed operational aspects of the skill development program DDU-GKY for rural-based youth.
• Field visits and NSDC audit supported

• Awareness and Adaptation of renewable energy product at Grassroots level like Solar Pumps.
• Piloted different financial models for implementing agriculture solar pumps in SHG and JLG groups
• Led project design, execution, implementation,monitoring with research and development

• Portfolio management of Rs 25 Cr for soft token loans under Self help groups. (SHG's)
• Handled project budgeting, operational strategies, and procedures related to microfinance loans and procurement.
• Conducted field monitoring visits and spot checks.
• Supported Annual audit and balance sheet preparation while fulfilling company's compliances
• Liaised between various departments and external partners such as banks, tax authorities, and insurance companies to ensure smooth transactions and prompt resolution of issues.