SANGHAMITRA MISHRA
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced professional in development sector for more than a decade now with a strong background in Sustainable Development related roles for APAC region. Proficient in Business Development, Programme Management, Monitoring Metrics, Maximizing Team Success, System Administration, and Technical support in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning, innovation and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Experienced in handling major projects from UN agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, UNEP), bi-lateral (SIDA, GAC, DFAT, BMZ, GIZ, DGBP, Dutch Ministry, MOEF&CC etc.), multi-lateral (WB Group, ADB, IFAD, GEF etc.) CSR and foundation (Nestle, IKEA, APPI etc) and India government dept. such as Ministry of DWS, S&T.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Sustainable Agriculture
Rainforest Alliance
Bangalore
08.2023 - Current
- Oversee and lead the planning and implementation of projects in the field, identify and recruit partners and consultants as required and coordinate with Rainforest Alliance’s (RA's) Country teams.
- Coordinate with other RA global departments to ensure cohesion in the overall program execution; Work in co-ordination with the country finance and admin staff for financial oversight of the subgrantees/ partners.
- Play key role in development of systems and mechanisms to ensure the successful implementation of the programs including subgrants. This includes being responsible for the quality of weekly updates, proposal and grants tracking system and ensuring that grant records are kept up to date.
- Take responsibility for project deliverables, overseeing partners and consultants.
- Provide internal and external reports on project progress, performance against targets, and budgetary execution.
- Develop and maintain relations with key stakeholders to contribute to the growth and reputation of RA’s work. Represent the RA in appropriate events and platforms in APAC region. Organise logistical support and host visits by companies, journalists and other stakeholders.
- In coordination with Directors and international teams, monitor and evaluate the results and impact of the work for the use of project learning, communication, and fundraising.
- Support Directors to identify new project opportunities and lead in proposal writing and presenting new proposal to donors to build a pipeline of projects for further expand the Tea, Coffee and Spice program in the countries.
Programme Coordinator - Partnership and Alliances
Oxfam India
Bengaluru
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Responsibilities included: Establishing New Partnerships & Funding, Coordination with the Programme & Finance Team, Manage Donor Relationship, Contract Management & Due-Diligence, Coordination with Senior Management Team.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Programme Officer - Institutional Partnership and
Oxfam
New Delhi
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Responsibilities included: Portfolio Managements with Oxfam Hongkong, Danida, Australia, Germany, Canada and Netherland, Coordination with The programme and Fiance Team, Manage Donor Relationships and Reporting, Contract Management and Due-diligence with support to role out required policies (Anti-fraud and corruption, Women and Child abuse in workplace, Whistle Blowing etc.).
- Donor Landscape Assessment for Indian donors and other back-donors in respective countries.
- Managing Donor Engagement Plan and pipelines for Institutional Fund Raising Team.
- Support senior management team during Management Meeting, Board Meeting and other important events.
Manager - Innovation System Branch
Development Alternatives (DA)
New Delhi
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Responsibilities included: Programme Management, Business Development, Research and Development, Policy Advocacy
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
Deputy Manager - Environment Management
Development Alternatives (DA)
New Delhi
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Responsibilities included: Programme Management, Research and Development, Policy Advocacy
- Provided necessary technical assistance and advice to subordinates when needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of activities.
- Prepared monthly progress reports detailing achievements against set targets.
- Provided guidance and support to team members to help them achieve goals.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Education
MASTERS - PUBLIC SYSTEM MANAGEMENT (SPECIALIZATION IN ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (IISWBM), CALCUTTA
01.2013
B.SC. - BIO-CHEMISTRY And HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
VIDYASAGAR UNIVERSITY
01.2011
Skills
- Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to inspire, lead, mentor, coach
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Presenting Ideas and Plans
- Team Oversight
- Quality Assurance
- Budget Planning and Management
- Project Management and coordination
- Contract Management
- MS-Office (MS-word, MS Excel, Outlook, MS Power Point etc)
- Cross-functional team management
- Emergency Response
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Languages
Accomplishments
- 13+ publication as research articles and 17+ media articles
- Consistency award for Professional Growth in Development Alternatives and Oxfam
Certification
- Safeguarding from Learning, Gender from Learning, Gender and Power from Learning, Anti Fraud and Corruption, and Emergency Response training and simulation from Oxfam.
- Theory of Change (ToC) from Bond Institute, United Kingdom.
- Fundraising and Grant Management from KKID
- RA-SAS 2020 from Rainforest Alliance
Languages
Bengali
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager, Sustainable Agriculture
Rainforest Alliance
08.2023 - Current
Programme Coordinator - Partnership and Alliances
Oxfam India
01.2020 - 06.2023
Programme Officer - Institutional Partnership and
Oxfam
01.2018 - 12.2019
Manager - Innovation System Branch
Development Alternatives (DA)
04.2015 - 12.2017
Deputy Manager - Environment Management
Development Alternatives (DA)
04.2013 - 03.2015
MASTERS - PUBLIC SYSTEM MANAGEMENT (SPECIALIZATION IN ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (IISWBM), CALCUTTA
B.SC. - BIO-CHEMISTRY And HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
VIDYASAGAR UNIVERSITY
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