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Shwetha Joshi

Shwetha Joshi

Development Professional
Ahmedabad,GJ

Summary

Development professional with 10+ years of experience in program implementation, grant management, and monitoring & evaluation across civic engagement, gender rights, and rural development. Proven ability to manage donor-funded programs, ensure compliance, and foster inclusive, rights-based approaches. Passionate about strengthening grassroots civil society through adaptive systems, strategic partnerships, and feminist leadership. Available for remote roles with global scope.

Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 10+ years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Program Director

Leading Grassroots Development Organization
01.2024 - Current
  • Overseeing multi-thematic programs in SRHR, child protection, and livelihoods across 20+ villages.
  • Leading donor reporting and compliance processes (BMZ, Dasra, Tata Trusts).
  • Managing MEL systems (Kobo, MIS) for real-time adaptive learning.
  • Supporting policy-level work on safeguarding, mental health, and feminist leadership transitions.

Senior Manager – Organizational Development

Same Organization
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Mobilized ₹2Cr+ in grants through partnership development.
  • Trained 25+ NGO staff in MEL and compliance systems.
  • Led strategic planning and internal knowledge-sharing platforms.

Assistant Manager – Program Development

S3IDF India
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Designed 3 livelihood projects with 10+ stakeholders (NGOs, CSR teams).
  • Trained 150+ entrepreneurs in rural business models.
  • Developed proposals securing ₹50L+ in funding.

CALM Manager

Piramal Sarvajal
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Managed 42 water access projects serving 200,000+ beneficiaries.
  • Set up 15 Water ATMs and trained 120+ community operators.
  • Reduced water collection burden for women by 2+ hours daily in 30 villages.

Team Lead

Gram Development Services
07.2016 - 04.2019
  • Mobilized 1,900+ women into SHGs and Primary Producer Groups.
  • Partnered with state agencies for farmer input convergence and income increase.
  • Led team of 15 staff to ensure >90% project target achievement.

Education

Executive MBA - Marketing Management

IIM Lucknow
01.2024

Postgraduate Diploma - Development Management

DHAN Academy
01.2016

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Taxation

Bangalore University
01.2014

Skills

  • Grant Management & Donor Compliance
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
  • Program Design & Strategic Implementation
  • Civic Engagement & Rights-Based Approach

    Financial management

    Effective leader

    Policy and procedure improvements

Certification

One Future Fellowship (OFF) – Feminist Leadership, 2025

Timeline

Program Director

Leading Grassroots Development Organization
01.2024 - Current

Senior Manager – Organizational Development

Same Organization
11.2022 - 12.2023

Assistant Manager – Program Development

S3IDF India
02.2022 - 10.2022

CALM Manager

Piramal Sarvajal
07.2019 - 01.2022

Team Lead

Gram Development Services
07.2016 - 04.2019

Executive MBA - Marketing Management

IIM Lucknow

Postgraduate Diploma - Development Management

DHAN Academy

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Taxation

Bangalore University
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