Gargi Das

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About Gargi Das

Experienced development professional with over 10 years of expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation. Demonstrated success in delivering impactful, community-driven solutions and advancing sustainable development initiatives. Proficient in grant making, including fund allocation and evaluation protocols, as well as grant proposal writing. Skilled in project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), data interpretation, and producing actionable insights. Adept at building strategic partnerships, aligning programs with organizational goals, and achieving meaningful outcomes through data-driven decision-making.Key Strengths and Core SkillsGrant Making and Grant Management: Designed, facilitated, and evaluated grant-making processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs. Successfully led grant-making initiatives for Azim Premji Foundation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, identifying high-impact projects for funding. Managed NGO partnerships, ensuring effective implementation, compliance, and measurable outcomes. Developed frameworks for impact assessments and transparent reporting.Project Development and Management: Over a decade of experience designing and managing projects on Natural Resource Management, sustainable livelihoods, FRA 2006 implementation and scalable action research initiatives.Strategic Partnerships: Skilled in building institutional partnerships with public and private stakeholders, fostering innovative models for policy influence and sustainable development.Negotiation and Liaison: Strong negotiation and liaison skills, facilitating collaboration with government departments to streamline project execution.Consulting and Research: Expertise in conducting research and providing consultancy on thematic areas such as forest management, livelihoods, and community-led initiatives.Management Information Systems (MIS): Proficient in developing and utilizing MIS tools to enhance monitoring, reporting, and decision-making