RATNA KHARE KHAN
Public Health
Lucknow,India
Summary
A post-graduate in Social Work with more than 20 years of post qualification experience in Program Planning and Management with International NGOs and Community Based Voluntary Organizations, including consultancy experience with organizations engaged in providing community development services. Significant experience in handling and managing projects on Maternal Health, Family life education, Family Planning, Livelihoods, Institution development, Women empowerment, and Disaster management. Effective networking and relationship management with government / non-government organizations, Local Governance (Village level) and other regulatory authorities for promoting various Development programmes. A keen and enthusiastic communicator with strong leadership and co-ordination skills having flair for interacting with people at all (social and organizational) levels
Have worked in several states of India and the countries like United States of America, Afghanistan and Thailand
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
National Program Manager
Sharnam Sewa Samiti
Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh
2019.03 - Current
- Advocacy and engagement with policy makers and influencers including building and sustaining relationships with law makers, social and institutional leaders and government officers at different levels regarding Health, Family Planning and especially issues concerning women health and well being
- Collaborated with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
- Management of national level project management team in all the aspects of social sector partnership.
- Overall risk analysis of projects based on assessment of financial and partner delivery capacity
- Analyzing aims, objectives and outcome of projects to bolster the organizational image thereby increasing business.
- Appraisal and selection of social development partners, Consultants and steering Capacity building of partner agencies.
- Tracking expenses and monitoring adherence to budgeted estimates.
- Liaison with Govt. agencies, NGOs, media, Consultants and between donor and community
- Capacity building of different social groups and developing target specific learning material.
- Ensuring quality delivery of client-funded projects involving in depth impact analysis of tasks.
- Extending support and mentoring team members to execute project tasks.
- Maintaining updated documentation for the entire project.
- Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
- Kept stakeholders updated on project changes or issues and provided details for resolution.
- Delivered clear presentations during meetings with clients and colleagues, using effective public speaking skills.
- Performed program research and analyzed data collection to develop cost estimates and budgets.
State Program Manager
Population Foundation of India
Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh
2010.09 - 2019.02
- Planning, delivery and monitoring Population Foundation of India’s work around Family Planning, Women’s Rights, CSE etc. as per organization’s strategic mission and specific project objectives in Uttar Pradesh;
- Monitor the progress of the detailed implementation plan in U.P
- Conduct regular reviews, and timely completion of activities
- Advocacy and engagement with policy makers and influencers including building and sustaining relationships with law makers, social and institutional leaders and government officers at different levels;
- Manage partnerships, including grants to partners and their capacity building;
- Facilitate agreements and monitor activities of sub-contractors, as required, in coordination with the Finance Department at headquarters;
- Ensure timely delivery of reports to donors, government etc., including the collation of reports received from the field and from partners etc.;
- Build sustainable and fruitful partnerships to enable program delivery;
- Manage and inspire the state/ project team by instituting a high-performance culture and adopting a principled leadership style;
- Maintain excellent relationships with relevant teams at HO.
- Provide ongoing technical support to state nodal NGOs/advocacy networks including development and implementation of advocacy plans
- Extend capacity building support on the spitfire advocacy tool and other tool developed by AFP Partners to PFI staff and other partner NGOs.
- Support the team to design and execution of the research component under the project
- Document and develop case studies on advocacy successes under the projec
As State Program Coordinator, Uttar Pradesh
- Strategic Planning tracking and monitoring of state program implementation
- Support to key program of Uttar Pradesh
- Relationship Management
- Capacity Building at various levels
- Overall Office Management, Administration and Finance
- Also supervised other program staff at state.
As Program Officer-AFP, Uttar Pradesh
- Introduce Advance Family Planning program at State.
- Liaison with various Government department
- Worked with Government officials to implement AFP objectives
- Coordinate with various department for developing revised population policy on Family Planning for Uttar Pradesh
- Worked on District working Groups in Government identified districts
- Capacity Building at various levels
As Documentation and Advocacy Officer, Uttar Pradesh
- Developing an advocacy strategy for the Urban Health program
- Conducting meetings with national, municipal and district officials to introduce the project
- Conducting write-shop for key leaders
- Designing and developing a series of RAPID-like presentations on the need for better services and the benefits expected from expansion of RH services
- Participating in testing new approaches for communicating with key leaders and supporting champions
- Identifying effective strategies to improve access to RCH services and ways to scale these up in differential urban settings;
Project Manager
Social Consultancy Services (SCS)
Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh
2008.04 - 2010.08
- Developed strategic plans for promoting awareness on menstrual hygiene amongst school girls in urban areas of seven states of India, this is a school health education program duly supported by Johnson & Johnson Ltd.
- Liaising with Department of Health & Family Welfare and Department of Education in respective states for obtaining permissions to conduct school sessions
- Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
- Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures by exercising informed judgment to achieve optimal performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Increased savings by initiating and fostering relationships with vendors to communicate on problem-areas and work closely to resolve.
Coordinator
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh
1999.07 - 2008.03
- Developed the state and country level strategic planning
- Developed result oriented and measurable sectoral performance plan for all three areas i.e. health, education and agriculture.
- Supported the State representative to monitor the specific budgets and programs related to health, education and agriculture.
- Reviewed the nodal NGOs and NGOs partners programs and ensure compliance.
- Reviewed the reports of multi partner projects to ensure compliance to program requirements
- Developed Proposals for external funding by public and private donors
- Represented the agency on behalf of the state office with Donors, Government resource agencies etc.
- Supported supervision to Project Support Officers
- Supported partner NGOs in planning role of community-based structures like village resources committee, task forces PRI etc for getting maximum output for meeting goals of the program.
- Part of International Disaster Management team.
As Program Executive - Community Organizer
- Developed the Zonal strategy for women’s organization
- Liaisoning with Government partner organization
- Planned and organized capacity building programs for the field staff
- Reorganization of the Health department ongoing program (Safe Motherhood and Child Survival)
- Conducted studies to identify community needs
- Conducted assessment visits to assess the capacity of the partner and the staff members.
- Initiated Mutual support groups formation at partners areas
- Conducted Orientation training for women organization at district level through resource agencies
- Redesign the food distribution methods.
- Organized Awareness camp
- Conducted Motivational training’s at district level.
- Coordinated women’s day activity at various partner areas
- Developed IEC material for health programs, Community mobilization and for awareness campaign
- Developed guidelines to conduct successful Awareness Camps
- Organized workshop & seminars.
Consultant
Mahila Samakhya,
Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh
1999.07 - 1999.09
Developed a training module on “Gender Sensitivity” for rural Sanghas of Mahila Samakhya
Training Officer
Institute for Career Studies- Apex Training Canter
Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh
1996.02 - 1999.04
Nature of Job: To conduct training programs for mid-level managers and at grass root. Also to prepare module on different topics
Key Assignments
- Training of Trainers for village level workers under the project of CARE for the Girls Primary Education Program
- Training Of Trainers for frontline functionaries of UPLDC
- Leadership And Management Program
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for team members.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
Education
Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Legal Studies
University of Lucknow
Lucknow 1996.05 - 1999.10
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Lucknow
Lucknow 1993.05 - 1995.10
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Economics
University of Lucknow
Lucknow 1989.04 - 1992.10
Diploma - Nutrition and Health Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Lucknow 2020.01 - Current
Skills
Advocacy & Networking
undefinedAccomplishments
- Conducted Effort score and Key Informant study regarding family planning issues and family planning policy.
- Baseline assessment for a project meant for the rural women especially from vulnerable sections of the society including but not limited to landless, single women, BPL and SC categories etc.
- Review of State population policy of Uttar Pradesh especially in context of Family Planning
- Supported in Family Planning Study conducted by GIRI Institute.
- Study of Dalit families, regarding their Life history, attitude, behaviour and health status.
- Compilation of handbook on rural career counselling” Prayas se safalta Tak” published by ICS, Lucknow.
- Pilot testing of the booklet “Bhavishya Ka Chunao” developed by CEDPA, New Delhi for SIFPSA.
- Compilation of a handbook on, “leadership and Management Program” (LAMP) in the context of RCH for mid-level managers
- Developed Guidelines of Self-Help Group formation for Catholic Relief Services
- Developed PRI manuals in context of Institutional development for Catholic Relief Services
Affiliations
- Regular member of American Public Health Association (https://apha.org)
- Non-executive director of Social Consultancy Services (SCS) a leading social sector organization working in 11 states of the country (www.scsindia.org.in)
Training Program’s organized / conducted
- Organized Two Days State Consultation for Review of Uttar Pradesh Population Policy at Lucknow
- Organized four regional consultation workshops (Allahabad, Agra, Gorakhpur and Moradabad) for the review of Uttar Pradesh state’s Population Policy
- Participated and conducted sessions in Orientation Programme of District Trainers for Gender Sensitization Workshops organized by SIFPSA
- Organized and conducted Advance Family Planning – SMART (Specific, Measurement, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound) Training’s for various counter -parts i.e. NGO’s, Government partners, Academician and Individuals etc.
- Extended hand holding support to Department of Health and Family Welfare along with National Health Mission towards planning and execution of one of there Flagship program acknowledging population issues.
- Organized, Participated and Documented the State Level Workshop on Convergent Actions for Safe Drinking Water & Sustainable Ground Water Management in Urban Areas with Focus on Urban Slums
- Organized religious meeting to discuss family planning and reasons for non-acceptance.
- Organized Safe Motherhood Day for Media Conference with Lucknow CMO office
- Capacity Building on Policy Analysis and Effective Communication.
- Trainings for adolescent girls in context of healthy life style (Family life education).
- Trainings for students and mother in context of women literacy and empowerment.
- Training Of Trainers on “Tools and Techniques in PRA” for organization personnel and NGO heads & staff
- Training needs assessment at the district level for Women empowerment, Livelihood, RCH, SHGs& Micro Finance
- Participatory Rural Appraisal training for Mid-level managers in context of RCH
- Sessions on Gender, Motivation, Networking and Sustainability in the context of Reproductive and Child Health
- Training of Trainers in context of Women Empowerment & Education, Livelihood, Micro Finance, Self Help Group & Panchayat for Catholic Relief services.
- Trainings for Frontline functionaries in the area of participatory training techniques (Role play, street theatre & Learning conversations etc.) for community mobilization
- Front- line workers training for convergence of the government and Non-Government Organization sectors in various districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Sessions for Disaster Management Cell of Uttar Pradesh
- State level seminar on "Self Help Group – A call for togetherness, awareness & equal rights'' with Bankers, government functionaries, NGOs and INGOs
- Participated in Training cum Awareness Workshop on Skill Development and Employment Opportunities organized by NSCB Girls collage
- Participated in one day National Webinar on Fit India Movement: A Holistic Approach towards Fitness- Organized by IGNOU.
- Participated in Monitoring & Evaluation workshop for JHU partners at New Delhi.
- Development of Family Planning strategy for “QUICKWIN” under AFP program.
- Participated and documented the event report of State level Convergent Actions for Safe Drinking Water & Sustainable Ground Water Management in Urban Areas with Focus on Urban Slums
- Lead the Technical Support Group for Family Planning
- Coordinated the various meetings for Health Partners Forum Group Meetings at State Level.
- Participated in Advocacy under key strategies, and results
- Learning Conversation for Self Help Group-Conducted by Freedom for hunger, Ranchi
- Appreciative Enquiry -Conducted by Dr. Abrar Ahmad, New Delhi
- Participatory Learning And Action conducted by Dr. Robert Chambers, PRAXIS, Ranchi.
- Leadership and Management program conducted by CEDPA, Washington (USA)
- Indira Mahila yojana (Self Help Group) conducted by National Institute of Public Co-operation and Child Development (NIPCCD) New Delhi
- Training of trainers for Family Life Education by population Resource Centre PRERANA, Lucknow
- Spearhead Youth Health Leadership training for Sexual and Reproductive Health Management program conducted by FPAI, Lucknow
- National Seminar on women in Educational Management Conducted by SIEMAT Allahabad.
- Workshop on Female Foeticide conducted by VATSALYA, Lucknow.
- Violence against women conducted by UPVAN, Lucknow
- Field Security Training at Delhi –Conducted by Church World Services, Delhi
- Annual Emergency Corps Training - Conducted by CRS Emergency Response Team, Bangkok
- Community based Micro Finance system- Conducted by NABARD, Hyderabad
- Training Consultation –Conducted by NABARD, Lucknow
International assignments undertaken / events represented
Annual Partners meet, United States of America 2017
- Represented Population Foundation of India, (one of the leading social sector organization of the country established in 1970 by the founders of TATA group) at Annual Partners meet of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation alongwith John Hopkins University at Baltimore, United States of America.
- Made a presentation of Uttar Pradesh’s (largest state of India by population) population policy, key strategic intervention undertaken for family planning (population control), and strategic plan action for the same
- Shared key achievements through policy advocacy of reproduction choices
- Spearhead the group discussions regarding adolescent reproductive health choices
- Actively participated and contributed towards the initiative of engaging private sector in family planning programs
Strategic execution of women’s institutional development program, Afghanistan 2007
- For Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Founded in 1943 by the Catholic community of USA, it is an international charitable organization
- Provided technical support to the CRS Afghanistan office in mobilizing women’s as a group for empowering them to be the decision makers regarding their education and health especially reproductive health
- Planning and execution of training programs for the women’s groups
- Conducted cascade model of trainings on institutional development by first conducting training of trainers (ToT) and then organizing similar kind of trainings amongst smaller groups at the village level
- Key topics addressed during these trainings were maternal child health, menstrual hygiene management, anaemia and nutrition etc.
- Summarized and analysed pre and post training responses to evaluate the due changes in perception regarding health and hygiene practices
Handholding support towards women’s organization, Afghanistan 2005
- For Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Founded in 1943 by the Catholic community of USA, it is an international charitable organization
- Conducted needs assessment by making filed visits to the villages of Herat province and subsequent Focussed Group Discussions (FGDs) with the local women and Key Informant Interviews (KII) with the key stakeholders
- Field visits helped in rapport development, consensus, perspective building and contextualising the key initiatives of CRS
- Ensured convergence amongst the ongoing CRS programs of Health and Agriculture
- Presented strategy paper at the Afghanistan office for due approval to roll out the same at the field level
Emergency preparedness foundation training, Thailand 2002
- Represented Catholic Relief Services (CRS) at the ‘Annual Emergency Corps Training’, Foundation in Emergency Preparedness and Response’ in Bangkok conducted by Thailand office of the CRS
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Computer Skills
- Operating Systems : Windows 3.1/95/98/2000/2007/XP
- Office Systems : MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Outlook
- Internet : Browsing
Quote
Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those changes that would make all the difference.
Mignon McLaughlin
Timeline
Diploma - Nutrition and Health Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University
2020.01 - Current
National Program Manager
Sharnam Sewa Samiti
2019.03 - Current
State Program Manager
Population Foundation of India
2010.09 - 2019.02
Project Manager
Social Consultancy Services (SCS)
2008.04 - 2010.08
Coordinator
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
1999.07 - 2008.03
Consultant
Mahila Samakhya,
1999.07 - 1999.09
Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Legal Studies
University of Lucknow
1996.05 - 1999.10
Training Officer
Institute for Career Studies- Apex Training Canter
1996.02 - 1999.04
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Lucknow
1993.05 - 1995.10
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Economics
University of Lucknow
1989.04 - 1992.10
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