Pragya Mishra

Palladium India has been awarded the project on Community Based HIV Testing and Linkages implemented in 33 districts across 10 states. The candidate is responsible for the following :

• Achieved 100% target completion , expansion and yearly renewal of the project.
• Established result driven and solution oriented monitoring mechanisms
• Enhanced overall team performance by establishing the development of quality assurance at all levels through establishing capacity building and peer mentoring measures.
• Facilitated partnership management with the donor partner and the senior management of the organization
• Co- conceptualization and development of concept notes/ project proposals for business development
• Facilitate the implementation of the study titled Insurance landscape and PLHIV in India.

• The candidate is an individual consultant with the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) for the development of two National Operational Guidelines (for the Prevention Division (Targeted Intervention)
• She is also responsible for rolling out the two training of trainers and the down training for the Revised Guidelines of the Bridge Population

• Company Overview: REACH is a Sub Recipient of Global Fund for the implantation for the community engagement project- Unite to ACT across 10 states and 80 districts
• Directed overall operations for Unite to ACT project entities (sub-sub recipients and REACH states)
• Established project guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and other essential documentation
• Developed and delivered capacity-building training programs at national, state, and district levels
• Ensured project compliance and timely reporting
• Designed and documented interventions to amplify grassroots TB response through community engagement
• Cultivated and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including State/District TB Cell officials
• Collaborated with M&E to ensure data quality, hygiene, and timely submission
• Led the formation and strengthening of TB Survivors' Networks across 10 states, providing guidance on registration and development of relevant materials
• REACH is a Sub Recipient of Global Fund for the implantation for the community engagement project- Unite to ACT across 10 states and 80 districts

• Company Overview: LEPRA Society is a Sub Recipient of Global Fund for the implantation for Joint Effort for Elimination of Tuberculosis (JEET) in Rajasthan
• Steered JEET project activities as part of the India Internal Support Unit, fostering collaborative partnerships
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including PRs, State PMUs, prominent private sector TB hospitals/clinics, and State/District TB Officials
• Oversaw coordination among district-level (PPSA) staff: Field Officers, Senior Field Officers, State Operational Leads, and other project personnel
• LEPRA Society is a Sub Recipient of Global Fund for the implantation for Joint Effort for Elimination of Tuberculosis (JEET) in Rajasthan

• REACH - TB Call to Action Project worked towards fostering an enabling environment and empower patients, civil society and affected communities to seek accountability and demand high-quality TB services
• Directed the development and implementation of a multi-state TB survivor capacity building program, including a 4-day curriculum and training manual
• Established and strengthened community systems for effective grassroots TB response
• Advocated for TB survivor/patient inclusion in decision-making, including initiating and strengthening TB Survivor Networks
• Successfully supported the registration of India's first such network, 'TB Mukt Vahini-Bihar.'
• Partnered with the Central TB Division to conceptualize, design, and implement community engagement strategies under NTEP
• Facilitated inter-sectoral collaboration by liaising with government officials, engaging elected representatives, and partnering with District TB Cells and the Labour Department to initiate employer-led TB care models
• Developed inter-sectoral strategies with State TB Cells and facilitated MoU development
• Sphereheaded a mentorship program across project states, identifying documentation areas for community engagement needs and achievements under NTEP

• Led multi-state training for sexual minority sub-recipients (Global Fund RD IX)
• Spearheaded stakeholder consultations to strengthen TG Bill and HIV Act legislation
• Empowered community-based organizations to advocate for marginalized groups
• Forged partnerships to address inclusivity barriers: legislation, social protection, livelihoods
• Directed research to generate evidence for impactful programs
• Advocated for an inclusion of sexual and gender minorities in social protection schemes and policies.
• Collaborated with NACO on research for evidence-based policy; oversaw quality assurance for UNDP/NACO activities; developed their annual work plan

• The candidate was a part of a five member Project Management Unit (PMU) that supervises the implementation of the National Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance (IBBS) that is implemented in more than 276+ districts among the High Risk Groups
• Managed the monitoring and capacity building of staff across multiple IBBS phases in designated regions
• Oversaw the development of high-quality training modules, guidelines, tools, and presentations in coordination with consultants
• Tracked and reported on key indicator progress for Regional/Reference Laboratories, Regional Institutes, and Field Research Agencies, ensuring timely implementation
• Developed and implemented training and monitoring plans for designated states
• Created a monitoring plan for national consultants responsible for field work training and supervision
• Ensured the quality of data collection

• The candidate was responsible for overall organizational development and growth that included:
• Developed strategies for staff and volunteer development and progress
• Developed strategies in the field of branding of the organization for increased visibility of the organization
• Network and coordination with likeminded organization for the visibility and promotion of the organization
• Collaboration with various agencies for bringing in more projects

• The candidate as the Programme Officer and Technical Officer was responsible for overall programme management of the Link Worker Scheme (A rural Scheme of NACO) across 163 Districts in 20 States
• Managed the Office of Inspector General audit for GFATM Rd VII
• Oversaw the development and dissemination of capacity-building documents (training modules, guidelines, tools) for project staff
• Galvanized existing community health system structures for effective grassroots HIV response
• Managed the development and quality of program studies, evaluations, and assessments
• Facilitated data compilation and analysis for Link Worker Scheme (LWS) planning and monitoring
• Developed programmatic and financial benchmarks for each state
• Provided technical support to State AIDS Control Societies and Implementing Agencies
• Co-developed State AIDS Control Society Annual Action Plans, ensuring adequate LWS budgeting
• Coordinated with agencies to ensure effective rollout of LWS studies and research
• Led the LWS evaluation process, including developing the evaluation manual and tools

• The candidate was an overseas volunteer with VSO- Nepal
• The candidate worked for two grass-roots level organization in Pokhara
• The main responsibilities included:
• Developed project proposals, organizational tools for reporting, staff development, M&E
• Capacity building across diverse areas (life skills, M&E, reporting, STI, SRH, resource mobilization)
• Developed strategic plans, including a 5-year organizational strategy and annual joint plans with partners
• Successful grant writing and resource mobilization experience

• The candidate was responsible for overall coordination and supervision of Indian Red Cross Society’s HIV Programme in 21 Districts across 10 States
• The major responsibilities included:
• Developed the 5 yr strategy of the Indian Red Cross
• In-charge of overall programme management and implementation
• Planned, implemented and monitored the capacity building training programmes across 7 States for the Youth Peer Education Programme of Indian Red Cross Society
• Liaison with various stakeholders to ensure that the programme is smoothly implemented

• As the Project Coordinator (Regional Resource Training Centre), the candidate was responsible for organizing and coordinating various training Programmes on HIV and Drug Abuse Prevention for the Capacity Building of the staff of De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centres in the Northern Region of India
• She was also responsible for documentation and report writing

• As a part of the programme the candidate worked in an organization called 'Rainbow Resource', a Canada based organization working on the issues of the LGBTIQ+ community
• In the India phase the applicant worked with Society for Promotion of Youth & Masses (SPYM), on the issues related to organizing and conducting trainings on HIV and AIDS in selected government hospitals of Delhi

• Worked as Documentation Officer in the 'Care and Support Programme' for the PLHIVs in 'Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses' an organization working in the field of HIV and AIDS and Drug de-addiction
• The work involved identifying government hospitals in Delhi and conducting awareness workshops regarding HIV and AIDS in the hospital setting
• She was also responsible for documentation and report writing