Shakti Mishra
Noida
Summary
Development sector professional with over 8 years of experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring large-scale social impact programs. Specialized in project management, disability inclusion, CSR, WASH, solid waste management, community mobilization, IEC/BCC campaigns, and government stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to deliver high-impact interventions in collaboration with government bodies, municipal systems, and marginalized communities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Centre for Development Communication – HCL Foundation CSR Project
Dadri
10.2023 - Current
- Lead government-aligned implementation of a ₹1.6 Cr development project designed to foster inclusive urban services, with a focus on marginalized communities including PwDs.
- Designed targeted outreach campaigns and accessible IEC strategies promoting disability awareness, accessible public infrastructure, and community-led monitoring.
- Established district-level partnerships with disability welfare departments, local municipal boards, and Panchayati Raj institutions to align with PwD-centric schemes.
- Facilitated community-level grievance redressal platforms to include voices of caregivers and persons with disabilities.
- Introduced KPI-based tracking frameworks and ensured adaptive learning via monthly performance reviews.
Senior Consultant – Solid Waste Management
Brain Above Infosoft Pvt. Ltd. – Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)
Surat
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Supported government teams under SBM-U 2.0 to plan citywide inclusive sanitation initiatives with emphasis on disability-friendly infrastructure.
- Provided strategic inputs for preparation of DPRs with universal design elements for public toilets, MRFs, and ULB assets.
- Designed IEC campaigns inclusive of disabled populations; content formats included audio-visual aids, Braille-ready materials, and multilingual outreach.
- Supported GFC and 7-Star ratings with inclusive metrics, contributing to integrated, rights-based urban sanitation planning.
Senior Community Lead – Solid Waste Management
Recity Network Pvt. Ltd. – Nestlé CSR Project
Ponda
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated with local self-governments to embed inclusive principles in BCC programming, focusing on urban slum and high-footfall areas.
- Executed GIS mapping to identify infrastructure and accessibility gaps for persons with disabilities in waste service delivery.
- Organized stakeholder consultations with representatives from disability networks to ensure service responsiveness and accessibility.
Officer – Community Management / IEC
Recity Network Pvt. Ltd. – Nestlé CSR Project
Nainital
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Designed and led inclusive BCC programs targeting sanitation workers, PwDs, and marginalized women’s groups.
- Formed grassroots action groups, including local disability self-help groups, to promote civic participation and peer training.
- Received Excellence Award from Ministry of Defence (Cantonment Board) for inclusive stakeholder engagement and operational outcomes.
- Conducted access audits of public spaces to guide infrastructure improvement through CSR.
Operations Manager / CSR Lead
Recity Network Pvt. Ltd. – Nestlé CSR Project
Dalhousie
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Led the digitization and mapping of essential public services, incorporating accessibility indicators for PwDs.
- Engaged with local governance institutions to integrate PwD inclusion in municipal SOPs for waste, water, and emergency preparedness.
- Introduced health and safety mechanisms for informal workers, many of whom lived with disability or chronic conditions.
- Drafted and submitted funding proposals focused on integrated social inclusion in hilly and low-resource geographies.
Gandhi Fellow
Piramal Foundation – Gandhi Fellow
Udaipur
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Facilitated inclusive education by integrating remedial strategies for children with learning difficulties and physical disabilities.
- Strengthened parent–teacher–community links through disability-focused sensitization programs and youth empowerment projects.
- Created storytelling platforms for tribal youth, several of whom faced stigma around disability, to build confidence and public engagement.
Field Reporter
Yathawat Political Magazine
Delhi
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Covered grassroots issues including health, education, and accessibility challenges in peri-urban Delhi and nearby rural belts.
- Interviewed local disability rights activists and NGOs, contributing to inclusive media narratives.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
IGNOU
01.2023
B. A. (Hons.) - Journalism
University of Delhi, SGND Khalsa College
01.2017
Skills
- Disability-Inclusive Development
- Project & Stakeholder Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- IEC / BCC Strategy
- Capacity Building & Training
- Community Mobilization
Awards
Excellence Award – Ministry of Defence, for community work in Nainital Cantonment, Best Student Journalist & Student of the Year – SGND Khalsa College, Multiple Debate Competition Winner | Former College Magazine Editor
Volunteer Experience
- CGNet Swara Foundation, Community Radio Intern, Focus on tribal rights and accessible media
- Gandhi Peace Foundation, Journalism & peace-building in conflict-sensitive areas
- Narmada Bachao Andolan & NAPM, Grassroots advocacy for displaced and disabled persons
- National Book Trust of India, Reporting & editorial work promoting accessible publications
- Sambhaavnaa Institute, Public policy internship focused on inclusive governance
Timeline
Project Manager
Centre for Development Communication – HCL Foundation CSR Project
10.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant – Solid Waste Management
Brain Above Infosoft Pvt. Ltd. – Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)
12.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Community Lead – Solid Waste Management
Recity Network Pvt. Ltd. – Nestlé CSR Project
09.2022 - 11.2022
Officer – Community Management / IEC
Recity Network Pvt. Ltd. – Nestlé CSR Project
01.2021 - 10.2022
Operations Manager / CSR Lead
Recity Network Pvt. Ltd. – Nestlé CSR Project
06.2019 - 02.2021
Gandhi Fellow
Piramal Foundation – Gandhi Fellow
07.2017 - 05.2019
Field Reporter
Yathawat Political Magazine
11.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
IGNOU
B. A. (Hons.) - Journalism
University of Delhi, SGND Khalsa College
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