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Shailendra Kumar

Dehradun

Summary

Monitoring and Evaluation professional with solid background in designing, implementing, and managing performance measurement frameworks. Skilled in data analysis, reporting, and using evidence-based insights to drive improvements. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results, adaptable to changing needs. Recognized for reliability, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

30
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages

Work History

UNDP
Dehradun

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
04.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Led the integration of Results-based Management in the functioning of key Government Departments of the Uttarakhand India subnational government, including the Outcome-Output Budget preparation.
  • Established a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning system for UN SDGs at subnational levels and developed key performance indicators and metrics related to the objectives of the SDGs.
  • Facilitated the development of an SDG dashboard, collected, organised and validated data from 13 districts of the Uttarakhand subnational government of India and tracked the progress in the SDG dashboard.
  • Supported four independent evaluations of the programs of the government of Uttarakhand, including the development of terms of reference (TOR), sampling design, sample size, evaluation questionnaire and supervision of data collection, analysis and report writing.
  • Intensively coordinated with the internal stakeholders (officials of subnational governments), external stakeholders (NITI Aayog, Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office, Government of India) and civil society organisations to gather feedback for improving SDG monitoring and evaluation.
  • Computed nine subnational level SDG indices from 2015-16 to 2023-24, SDG district profiles and computing Health, Education and Gender indices to induce healthy competition among districts for improved performance.
  • Planned and executed capacity building for district and state-level officials of the government of Uttarakhand on SDG data collection, validation, analysis and results-based management (RBM).
  • Formulated a Monitoring and Evaluation Policy for the subnational government of Uttarakhand to ensure the functioning of government programs on RBM principles.
  • Developed knowledge product: SDG monitoring framework manual with metadata for each SDG State Indicator Framework (SIF) indicator.
  • The province of Uttarakhand was ranked first at all India levels in SDG India Index 2023-24. The provincial Government of Uttarakhand attributed this achievement to the province's comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation system for SDGs.
  • A result-based, gender and resource-responsive SDG monitoring and evaluation system established in the subnational government of Uttarakhand.
  • Four evaluations were conducted, and recommendations and learning were integrated into the government's programs, policies, and schemes.

Swedish Organization for Individual Relief (SOIR – IM)

Program Officer, India
09.2018 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented a results-based monitoring and evaluation framework for the strategic objectives of economic and social empowerment and inclusive education.
  • Facilitated the design and execution of the baseline survey for the strategic objectives of the SOIR-IM using qualitative methodology.
  • Led the identification and assessment process of prospective partner organisations, including due diligence.
  • Managed assigned partners in program planning, implementation, and budget management and supported them in developing a results framework for monitoring and reporting of projects.
  • Developed quality donor reports while ensuring accurate and evidence-based data reporting.
  • Supported the Country Director in developing the country’s strategic annual operational plan.
  • Led gender mainstreaming and social inclusion portfolio in South Asia (India and Nepal).
  • Organized four partner networking meetings and training of partner organisations on topics ranging from Theory of Change, Stakeholder assessment, project planning, and result-based management.
  • Developed gender policy guidelines for the IM and conducted gender analysis in partner selection and program evaluations.

Plan International (India Chapter)
Jaipur And Dehradun

Project Manager /Project Coordinator (Education and WASH)
01.2013 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Led program planning and implementation of Education and WASH projects in Uttarakhand’s and Rajasthan’s Subnational governments of India.
  • Established and implemented a result-based monitoring and evaluation system for the projects while measuring the program’s outputs, outcomes, and impact.
  • Generated quality annual and quarterly reports of the projects using data analysis and documented case studies, learning, challenges and risks of the program.
  • Supported program external evaluations (baselines, midlines, and end lines), including development of TOR, supervising sampling design, preparation of data collection tools, data analysis and report writing.
  • Managed a Project team of three members in the two provinces of India.
  • Planned and facilitated training and capacity-building workshops for different project stakeholders.
  • Developed quality project proposals and maintained donor relations through compliance with donor reporting agreements, participation in donor meetings, and facilitation of donor visits to the project area.
  • Led the transformation of 25 government schools as the model of Education and School WASH.
  • Awarded by the subnational government of Rajasthan for exceptional contribution to education and school WASH programs.

UNICEF - Randstad

Program Associate (Monitoring & Evaluation)
03.2011 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Designed and established a result-based monitoring and evaluation system for 1600 government schools in Odisha, a subnational government of India.
  • Generated high-quality analytical reports based on quantitative and qualitative data analytics and prepared policy notes.
  • Facilitated training and capacity building for headmasters, teachers, and school monitoring officials.
  • Supervised external baseline and mid-line evaluation of project schools' right-to-education (RTE) compliance status, including developing TOR, evaluation tools, supervision of data analysis, and report writing.
  • Based on the results of the evaluations and findings of monitoring, facilitated evidence-based strategic planning to make 1600 government schools RTE compliant.
  • Led the transformation of 80% of project schools to RTE-compliant through rigorous monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and subsequent facilitation of planning and execution.
  • Facilitated the design and implementation of a web-based monitoring system for the schools of the government of Odisha.

United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

Project Support Officer (NUNV)
11.2006 - 10.2007

Job overview

  • Managed Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Program in eight program districts of Uttarakhand while supporting eight District Project Officers (DPOs) in planning, designing, monitoring, and delivering DRM program in their respective districts.
  • Strengthened and operationalised an online Disaster Management program monitoring system by facilitating data collection, validation, and analysis.
  • Supported an independent program evaluation while facilitating the development of TOR and evaluation tools.
  • Supported conducting a research study- ‘Impact of Earthquake Safety Initiative in Uttarakhand, India,’ while designing research tools and methodology and facilitating extensive data collection and analysis.
  • Supported the Disaster Mitigation and Management Centre (DMMC), Government of Uttarakhand, in enhancing the capacity building of various stakeholders under the program.
  • Supported the development of 13 district disaster management plans and a State disaster management plan.

Experiments in Rural Advancement (ERA)

Senior Program Officer (Monitoring)
07.2001 - 10.2006

Job overview

  • Implemented a monitoring system for partner NGOs through setting indicators, collecting data, conducting intensive data analysis, and generating quality monitoring reports.
  • Built capacity of staff and partner NGOs on monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
  • Supported participatory baseline and end-line evaluations and conducted data analysis.
  • Organized planning workshops and facilitated the preparation of a logical framework, yearly plan of action, and budget for 14 partner NGOs.

Parvatiya Jan Kalyan Sansthan (PJKS)

Coordinator
03.1999 - 06.2001

Job overview

  • Coordinated with the donor and community to deliver Watershed Management and disaster management projects effectively.
  • Organized women’s Self-Help Groups in the project area and planned and implemented agriculture and horticulture-based programs like fruit processing, organic farming, dairy, etc.
  • Facilitated training for the groups of facilitators on PRA and facilitation skills.

Academy for Mountain Environics (AME)

Research Associate
09.1995 - 01.1999

Job overview

  • Conducted chemical analysis of water and soil quality in selected urban areas of Uttarakhand.
  • Developed a Water quality analysis kit and provided training to the NGOs on its use.

Education

Brandeis University, The Heller School For Social Policy And Management
Waltham MA, USA

Master of Arts from Sustainable International Development (SID)
07.2008 - 05.2010

University Overview

HNB Garhwal University
Srinagar, Uttarakhand

Bachelor of Science from Science
07.1988 - 05.1991

University Overview

Skills

Publications

Publications
  • Uttarakhand SDG Index Compendium 2015-16 to 2020-21: A publication of CPPGG, Department of Planning Government of Uttarakhand.
  • SDG Monitoring Framework Manual, 2024- A publication of CPPGG, Department of Planning Government of Uttarakhand.
  • SDG District Profiles 2021-22: A publication of CPPGG, Department of Planning Government of Uttarakhand.
  • Uttarakhand SDG Index 2022-23: A publication of CPPGG, Department of Planning Government of Uttarakhand.
  • Uttarakhand SDG Index 2023-24: A publication of CPPGG, Department of Planning Government of Uttarakhand.
  • Uttarakhand SDG State Indicator Framework and District Indicator Framework: A publication of CPPGG, Department of Planning Government of Uttarakhand.

Training

Training
  • Praxis, Community-led Monitoring and Evaluation, 2018
  • DMEO, Niti Aayog, Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation, 2022
  • Humanitarian Academy at Harvard (online course), Building a Better Response, 2017
  • UNDP, Gender Journey: Thinking Outside of the Box, 2022
  • Dr. R.S. Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration, Nainital, Training in Advanced Excel and Data Analysis using SPSS, 01/01/24

Awards

Awards
International Ford Foundation Fellowship for the years 2008 to 2010

Software

PowerBI

SPSS

Timeline

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
UNDP
04.2020 - Current
Program Officer, India
Swedish Organization for Individual Relief (SOIR – IM)
09.2018 - 04.2020
Project Manager /Project Coordinator (Education and WASH)
Plan International (India Chapter)
01.2013 - 08.2018
Program Associate (Monitoring & Evaluation)
UNICEF - Randstad
03.2011 - 12.2012
Brandeis University, The Heller School For Social Policy And Management
Master of Arts from Sustainable International Development (SID)
07.2008 - 05.2010
Project Support Officer (NUNV)
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
11.2006 - 10.2007
Senior Program Officer (Monitoring)
Experiments in Rural Advancement (ERA)
07.2001 - 10.2006
Coordinator
Parvatiya Jan Kalyan Sansthan (PJKS)
03.1999 - 06.2001
Research Associate
Academy for Mountain Environics (AME)
09.1995 - 01.1999
HNB Garhwal University
Bachelor of Science from Science
07.1988 - 05.1991

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