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Vikas Ratanjee

Anand

Summary

Strategic communications and advocacy professional with over 15 years of cross-continental experience spanning South Asia and Africa. Deeply committed to child and women’s rights, with a strong track record in campaign design, internal and external communication strategy, coalition building, government engagement, and donor coordination. Adept at managing multi-country programs on diverse issues. leading diverse teams, coordinating high-impact campaigns, and building systems for strategic learning and documentation. Proven ability to influence policy, establish networks, and lead rights-based campaigns for systemic change.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Asia Floor Wage Alliance

Regional Campaigns & Partnerships Coordinator
04.2024 - 02.2025

Job overview

  • Led campaign strategy and coordination on wage issues, enabling national Labour Unions across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Cambodia.
  • Developed internal communication systems for regional bodies and facilitated global events to represent the wage issue.
  • Built and sustained partnerships with labor rights organizations, non governmental organisations, government functionaries and networks across South Asia.

STITCH Alliance / CIVIDEP
Bengaluru

Learning & Communications Officer
03.2023 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Managed internal communication systems and knowledge sharing across six international STITCH partners focussed on worker rights in the garment industry.
  • Supported Steering Committee coordination and strategic planning for the Alliance.
  • Maintained SharePoint intranet and facilitated documentation of field learnings and regional updates. Assisted partners on evidence creation for Advocacy.

Global WASH Program, Welthungerhilfe
Delhi

Communications & Advocacy Expert
06.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Designed and implemented the advocacy and communication strategy for a four-country program in India, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leonne and Pakistan.
  • Coordinated country-level visibility efforts, and technical trainings across Asia and Africa for in country partner organisations.
  • Represented the Global WASH program in high-level engagements with government bodies, international think tanks, and media, while leading evidence-driven documentation.

INREM Foundation
Gujarat

Advocacy & Partnerships Lead
06.2013 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Supervised a team of 50+ staff and thematic experts across five Indian states.
  • Co-created national campaigns such as the Fluoride Knowledge & Action Network and Water Quality Network.
  • Built formal partnerships with district administrations and national agencies; coordinated with UNICEF and EU-funded programs.
  • Led advocacy efforts that secured government budgets for state-wide mitigation programs on water quality.

Government of Rwanda (VSO)
Nyanza District

Disability Advisor
04.2012 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • Developed the district’s disability strategy, onboarded INGOs (CARE, ActionAid, World Vision), and secured program budgets.
  • Conducted training for government officials and integrated disability components into departmental action plans.
  • Supported the National Council for People with Disabilities (NCPD) in organising and putting forward their demand to the District.

Government of Namibia
Outjo, State Hospital

Social Worker – Disability
03.2009 - 03.2011

Job overview

  • Initiated and led the district’s community-based rehabilitation (CBR) program.
  • Built partnerships with local NGOs and health systems to deliver disability support services.
  • Conducted disability mapping and spearheaded advocacy for district-wide inclusion policies.
  • Worked with National Federation for People with Disability (NFPDN) to advocate for the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in Outjo.

Video Volunteers
Varanasi

Program Manager (UNDP Project)
06.2011 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Designed and led a communications project training rural women to document and disseminate stories on empowerment.
  • Oversaw the strategy, team management, and partner coordination for a media-driven advocacy campaign.

Janaagraha / Jaago Re Campaign
Delhi

Regional Outreach Coordinator
07.2008 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Executed voter registration campaigns across universities and youth platforms in northern India.
  • Coordinated communication and partnership strategies with PRIA and regional campaign teams.

Education

Lucknow University

Master of Social Work
01.1998

University Overview

Deshbandhu College, Delhi University

Bachelor of Arts from General
01.1995

University Overview

Skills

  • Strategic Campaign & Communication Planning
  • Internal & External Communication Systems
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Leadership & Capacity Building
  • Rights-Based Advocacy
  • Donor Communications & Knowledge Documentation
  • Cross-Regional Experience
  • Public Speaking & Representation
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • SharePoint

Publications

Publications
  • An Integrated Approach to Water Quality Management – India Development Review
  • Tangled Bones – India Water Portal

Timeline

Regional Campaigns & Partnerships Coordinator
Asia Floor Wage Alliance
04.2024 - 02.2025
Learning & Communications Officer
STITCH Alliance / CIVIDEP
03.2023 - 03.2024
Communications & Advocacy Expert
Global WASH Program, Welthungerhilfe
06.2022 - 12.2022
Advocacy & Partnerships Lead
INREM Foundation
06.2013 - 06.2022
Disability Advisor
Government of Rwanda (VSO)
04.2012 - 04.2013
Program Manager (UNDP Project)
Video Volunteers
06.2011 - 01.2012
Social Worker – Disability
Government of Namibia
03.2009 - 03.2011
Regional Outreach Coordinator
Janaagraha / Jaago Re Campaign
07.2008 - 01.2009
Lucknow University
Master of Social Work
Deshbandhu College, Delhi University
Bachelor of Arts from General

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