Ravi Shankar Mishra
Driving Social Impact
Jamshedpur,Jharkhand
Summary
Results-driven program manager with hands-on experience in navigating complex challenges. Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach enable effective project management and task prioritization. Committed to advancing organizational goals through collaboration and organizational capabilities in CSR, rural development, funding agencies, and consulting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Partnership Account Manager Government Program and Policy
Water.org
New Delhi
03.2018 - Current
- Positioned water.org as key advisor to government ministries in India. Collaborated with ministries to advance policies on alternative WASH financing. Championed regulatory improvements in WASH sector alongside central and state authorities.
- Managed design and execution of multi-state WASH financing projects in India, directly impacting over 2 million rural residents through corporate sustainability-oriented efforts.
- Developed partnerships with international entities like UNICEF, USAID, WaterAid, and World Bank, alongside corporate sponsors such as AWS, Microsoft, and Reckitt, to align social impact and sustainability initiatives.
- Led team of 25 project consultants across India in executing complex public-private partnerships and initiatives that advanced Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).
State CLTS Expert for SBM (G)/SBM (U) Jharkhand
World Bank
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Executed water and sanitation policies for Jharkhand State Water and Sanitation Mission at state and district levels.
- Coordinated development and evaluation of rural sanitation initiatives, aligning them with governmental action plans.
- Formulated frameworks and training materials that strengthened government systems and improved project execution.
State Consultant for SBM (G)/LSBA Bihar
Project Concern International
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Delivered technical assistance to State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) in Bihar, enhancing planning, implementation, capacity building, monitoring, documentation, and entrepreneurship development of WASH projects while liaising with district-level government officials.
- Facilitated capacity-building programs on Community Approaches to Total Sanitation (CATS/CLTS), executing field triggering activities across all 38 districts, focusing on regions such as Aurangabad, Buxar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Nalanda, Muzaffarpur, Supaul, Ara, Samastipur, and Darbhanga.
- Implemented sanitation programs at field level, overseeing toilet construction, empowering Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and providing skill development trainings for livelihood enhancement.
CLTS Expert
Action for Community Empowerment (ACE)
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Monitored WASH projects across multiple states, supported capacity building initiatives, developed project proposals, and coordinated with corporate and donor agencies to align funding with project goals.
- Facilitated mason training programs in various districts, provided technical support to ensure construction of structurally sound and hygienically appropriate toilets.
- Supported solid and liquid resource management initiatives through hands-on training for construction of vermicompost units, compost pits, kitchen gardens, and soakage pits, promoting sustainable sanitation practices.
Education
Master's -
B.I.T Mesra
Ranchi01-2013
Bachelor's - Information Technology
Jadavpur
WB01-2010
Intermediate - Commerce
N.I.O.S
Jamshedpur, India01-2007
Matriculation - undefined
I.C.S.E Board
New Delhi01-2005
Skills
- Financial partnership development
- Government engagement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project planning
- Technical expertise in sanitation technologies and solid-liquid resource management
- Institutional sanitation
- ODE plan design
- Strong experience in community mobilization and behavior change communication
- Training module development
Timeline
Partnership Account Manager Government Program and Policy
Water.org
03.2018 - Current
State CLTS Expert for SBM (G)/SBM (U) Jharkhand
World Bank
09.2016 - 03.2018
State Consultant for SBM (G)/LSBA Bihar
Project Concern International
08.2015 - 09.2016
CLTS Expert
Action for Community Empowerment (ACE)
05.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor's - Information Technology
Jadavpur
Matriculation - undefined
I.C.S.E Board
Master's -
B.I.T Mesra
Intermediate - Commerce
N.I.O.S