Sunil Menon
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
A development professional with high commitment and substantial experience of working with International Development Agencies, NGOs and Government Departments. Have implemented, managed and supported National Level programs in various geographical zones of the country.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist
KPMG Advisory Services Private Ltd
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Dissemination of best practices.
- Assist department in rolling out training program
- Assist department in procurement of social survey agencies.
- To monitor Implementation Support Agencies progress.
- Monitor progress through secondary input data provided by construction supervision consultant.
- Collate all data and generate progress report.
- Maintain repository of data.
- Develop standard Operating Procedures for rolling out IEC and BCC campaign at all levels. Review and assess IEC/BCC activities and suggestion recommendation and actionable points
- Design and develop communication plan at State and district level for IEC and BCC.
- Prepare plans to integrate both capacity development and knowledge management with national level efforts.
- Undertake impact assessment studies as and when required
- Capacity building of Implementation Support Agencies staff when needed.
- Training needs identification of Implementation Support Agencies staff.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Freelance Consultant (WASH)
MSC India Consulting Private. Ltd
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Identify intervention activities based on base-line data and gaps identified in achieving saturation for WASH schemes in Sevapuri block
- Support content development for activities specific to WASH schemes, including capacity building, awareness generation, tutorials for beneficiaries, wherever needed
- Support convergence for project activities with relevant line departments and organisations working in WASH thematic area in Sevapuri
- Identify good practices at the district, state and national level with respect to WASH based interventions and include them in activities in Sevapuri block
- Support project management and M&E functions for specific guidance on WASH based KPIs -fine-tuning monitoring templates, identifying reasons behind observed data trends, suggesting possible course of action based on observed data trends
- Review progress of activities within the WASH thematic area at periodic intervals with the district administration and project management team
Capacity Building Cum Knowledge Management Specialist
PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited (PwC)
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Supported team in developing 6 monthly action plan in coordination with respective state government implementation agency
- Review capacity development implementation framework (CB institutional arrangement, business process, funds, etc.) of state and provide suggestions for improvements for working at scale
- Prepare Knowledge Management strategy for effective cross learning and knowledge sharing, for adoption of new knowledge in implementation at scale
- Design and develop communication plan at State and district level for IEC and BCC to augment ODF Mission
- Develop standard Operating Procedures for rolling out IEC and BCC campaign at all levels
- Review and assess IEC/BCC activities and suggestion recommendation and actionable points
- Develop planning and monitoring matrix and report on key issues on monthly basis and any other need based support related to capacity communication/ BCC/IEC
- Provide handholding support for rolling out IEC plans, monitoring effectiveness of BCC/IEC and to improve IEC strategy based on field evidence
- Prepare plans to integrate both capacity development and knowledge management with national level efforts
- Undertake impact assessment studies as and when required
- Provide support for implementation through various resources mobilized by state
- Provide support in documentation, learning exchange visits, use of knowledge management/e-learning portal and other emerging developments of SBMG program
- Support and coordinate with National Coordinator of TSU and coordinator of state in executing assignment
- Support Team Leader/ National Coordinator of TSU in reporting to Task Manager from World Bank SBM TA in respective state (State leads/ task managers), and to World Bank Task Team Leader of the national programmatic TA (based in Delhi)
- Support team to coordinate with and take inputs from national level thematic resource agencies engaged by the Bank in the areas of Capacity building, rapid assessment, BCC and sanitation technologies including SLWM and Fecal sludge management.
State Program Manager
Pramanit Karya India Pvt. Ltd / Evidence Action- Deworm the World Initiative
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Lead efforts to develop and maintain high level of engagement and support with departments of Health, Education and Women and Child Development in Government of Chhattisgarh for implementation of School and anganwadi based mass deworming program in Chhattisgarh
- Lead efforts to develop and maintain a high level of support to National Health Mission (NHM) and other stakeholders as identified by NHM for effective implementation of state wide school and anganwadi based deworming program
- Develop advocacy strategies for deworming program in Chhattisgarh, and their implementation, ensuring that policy and advocacy priorities are aligned with and contribute to Deworm the World Initiative's strategy to make deworming sustainable intervention in long term
- In coordination with Delhi Office, identify, engage and advocate with Government stakeholders at state and district level for effective integration of deworming intervention in annual work plans and Program Implementation Plans (PIPs) thereby ensuring sustainability of program over time
- Contribute to development of policy briefs and other advocacy / communication materials to communicate Deworm World Initiative's position as technical assistance partner to state, including providing specific inputs into advocacy strategy and campaigns
- Collaborate with state government, and partners to identify activities necessary for improved planning, implementation and monitoring of activities for alleviating intestinal worm prevalence in children across state
- Provide technical assistance and evidence based support to the stakeholders in framing policies and implementing deworming program through initiatives like technical committees and act as a resource person/ agency as appropriate
- Lead training and other capacity building initiatives along with the state team for implementation of deworming program with utmost quality
- Analyze and assess project performance, capacity and demand data to inform changes to project plans and share information with Delhi Office on a regular basis.
State Coordinator (SLWM)
NR Management Consultants India Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Policy advocacy for systems strengthening and implementation of SBM (G)
- Strategically plan and outline SLWM rural targeted GPs for SLWM project
- Review and implement designs and needs analyses of the proposed and ongoing solid waste management projects
- Set monitoring systems for solid waste management project including information on the composition and volume of waste generated from domestic and commercial aspect in rural Jharkhand and identify the sources as required for the preparation of a solid waste management plan
- Provide support on collection based on targeted panchayats; confirm equipment requirements; and preparation and specifications for tenders
- Provide support to district in carrying out sample survey to assess options for waste reduction and recycling and the demand and market for composting of same
- Provide support to all targeted district ascertain the preferred options for collection and willingness to pay for improved waste collection by households and determine the potential for private sector participation in waste collection, recycling, transportation, and disposal
- Provide support to district regarding changes in the institutional arrangements for improving collection, transportation, and disposal of solid wastes
- Provide support to district and block for preparing comprehensive solid waste management plan for the targeted GPs
- Any other related activities as decided by the management.
District Project Officer
UN-WOMEN
06.2011 - 07.2014
- Responsible for providing overall district level coordination and all-round support related to the initiation and completion of project activities - prepare and implement the project Annual Work Plan in the district
- Ensure periodic review of project progress made in activities as per work plan, adjust work plan if required, and provide timely information to project authorities to ensure quality outcomes
- Ensure effective financial management and reporting as per the UN guidelines and submit timely financial and physical progress reports to the UN Women and MoPR as well as ensure timely closing of project activities
- Support the Monitoring & Evaluation framework in the context of results based management approach, focusing on the following results
- Coordinate mid-term and final evaluation of the programme
- Undertake any other program related to activities assigned by Senior Programme Officer, Governance Unit, UN Women.
State Coordinator (HRD)
Panchyati Raj Department (Govt. of Uttar Pradesh)
10.2009 - 01.2011
- Coordinate with DSC in peer monitoring of Key Hygiene Practices
- Assist district sanitation coordinator (DSC) in planning and review of Annual Action Plan for TSC
- Policy advocacy for systems strengthening and implementation of Total Sanitation Campaign
- Prepare, refine and support implementation of Communication Plan for the districts
- Identify training needs and develop suitable training modules for TSC and School Sanitation
- Coordinate with all key / resource institutions for planning / developing training packages
- Liaise with Institutions / external support agencies to develop training strategies and implement training to accelerate the pace of reforms under sanitation sector
- Develop monitoring and evaluation plan; monitoring and evaluation formats and mechanisms for HRD implementation and its qualitative impact
- Analyze progress reports sent by districts on HRD programmes for review
- Record and update all fund releases to districts
- Follow up with districts for regular monthly / quarterly / annual reporting
- Visit districts to monitor implementation as and when directed
- Prepare & analyze progress reports for discussion and review with UNICEF
- Undertake any other assignment as directed by Dy Director /nodal officer TSC.
Consultant (HRD)
Ministry of Rural Development (GoI), Department of Drinking Water Supply
05.2008 - 10.2009
- Identify training needs and develop suitable training modules for Swajaldhara, TSC and School Sanitation
- Policy Advocacy and Technical inputs in creating guidelines for Total Sanitation Campaign
- Coordinate with all key / resource institutions for planning / developing training packages
- Liaise with State Governments / Institutions / external support agencies to develop training strategies and implement training to accelerate the pace of reforms under RWSS sector
- Develop monitoring and evaluation plan; monitoring and evaluation formats and mechanisms for HRD implementation and its qualitative impact
- Analyze progress reports sent by states / districts on HRD programmes for review
- Record and update all fund releases to states / districts
- Follow up with states / districts for regular monthly / quarterly / annual reporting
- Visit states / districts to monitor implementation as and when directed
- Prepare & analyse quarterly progress reports for discussion and review with UNICEF
- Undertake any other assignment as directed by Joint Secretary (DWS).
State Coordinator (SLWM)
Panchyati Raj Department (Govt. of Uttar Pradesh)
05.2005 - 12.2007
- To provide support to Moradabad Division i.e in 4 district (Moradabad, Rampur, Bijnor and JP Nagar)
- Provide implementation support (with local specific modifications) in Social component, Hygiene Education and IEC plan with greater emphasis on community institutions, Jal Prabhandhan Samiti (JPS) and gram panchyats including School & Anganwadi Sanitation in district
- Develop local specific plan and provide support in community participation including socially and economically weaker section with focus on poor, scheduled caste and tribes, women and children
- Provide support in the implementation of Communication and IEC plan for promotion of Hygiene practices, technological options for sanitation facilities with greater emphasis on children, women, weaker sections and thrust on change in attitude towards hygiene behavior
- Implement strategies for Hygiene Education, IEC, Community O&M and Social Mobilization for the districts towards effective implementation of TSC
- Develop locale specific participatory tools for promotion of Hygiene education and community responsiveness towards adoption of Hygiene Practices
- Undertake and facilitate the Capacity building of the various primary and secondary stakeholders at all levels
- To facilitate and coordinate with the District TSC Coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities entrusted to them in their ToR
- Develop a resource base of Training module, IEC and awareness material and provide necessary support to district support teams.
Assistant Coordinator (NGO Coordination)
Water and Sanitation Management Organization (WASMO), Government of Gujarat
04.2004 - 04.2005
- Monitoring the progress of ISA in their respective field
- Monthly ISA's reporting
- Supporting the program implementation through ISA's
- Capacity building of ISA's staff when needed
- Training needs identification of ISA's staff
- Budgetary support & financial planning
- Need identification of Program area (where ISA is needed i.e
- Area)
- Supporting the selection & assessment of ISA's
- Reporting the progress of ISA's to WASMO officials
- Playing the role of coordinator i.e
- (Coordination of ISA's with WASMO prog
- Staff)
Block Coordinator
Participatory Research and Inventions in Development. Bhopal (M.P)
04.2002 - 05.2003
- Meeting all the requirements of UNICEF pertaining to the Project, from time to time, and also to run the Block office smoothly
- Coordinating all the activities of the Project and Direct dealing with UNICEF
- Supervising the Cluster and Panchayat Coordinators
- Assessing the Training needs of the Community, especially the Masons
- Identifying the sites for training and executing the training with the help of Resource persons
- Identifying the sites for construction of Toilets under the Project criteria
- Financial reporting to UNICEF and the District Administration
- Coordinating all the field visits and other external visits for the UNICEF personnel as well as the District Administration.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
04.2002
Bachelor of Commerce -
04.2000
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Continuous learning mindset
- Strong analytical skills
- Documentation Management
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
References
- Mr. A K Singh, Retd Dy.Director (P), Panchyati Raj Department, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Mr Rupayan Dutta, Associate Director/State Team Lead, PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited (PwC), Patna, Bihar
Timeline
Specialist - KPMG Advisory Services Private Ltd
08.2021 - 03.2024
Freelance Consultant (WASH) - MSC India Consulting Private. Ltd
07.2020 - 07.2021
Capacity Building Cum Knowledge Management Specialist - PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited (PwC)
07.2018 - 08.2019
State Program Manager - Pramanit Karya India Pvt. Ltd / Evidence Action- Deworm the World Initiative
09.2015 - 08.2016
State Coordinator (SLWM) - NR Management Consultants India Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 09.2015
District Project Officer - UN-WOMEN
06.2011 - 07.2014
State Coordinator (HRD) - Panchyati Raj Department (Govt. of Uttar Pradesh)
10.2009 - 01.2011
Consultant (HRD) - Ministry of Rural Development (GoI), Department of Drinking Water Supply
05.2008 - 10.2009
State Coordinator (SLWM) - Panchyati Raj Department (Govt. of Uttar Pradesh)
05.2005 - 12.2007
Assistant Coordinator (NGO Coordination) - Water and Sanitation Management Organization (WASMO), Government of Gujarat
04.2004 - 04.2005
Block Coordinator - Participatory Research and Inventions in Development. Bhopal (M.P)
04.2002 - 05.2003
Indore School of Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW),
Maharaja Ranjit Singh College of Professional Sciences, Indore (MP) - Bachelor of Commerce,
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