Anandi Bansode

Development sector Professional with 11+ years of experience in leading CSR funded programme operations and implementation across 100+ government and partner schools spanning Mumbai & across Maharashtra. Expertise in end-to-end programme implementation, planning, stakeholder coordination, monitoring, MIS, reporting, documentation, budgeting, vendor management, logistics, procurement, ensuring effective and timely programme delivery. Conducted capacity-building programmes for 500+ teachers and 2,500+ parents, while coordinating with SCERT, DIET, school leaders, teachers, parents, student and cross-functional teams to facilitate programme planning, implementation approvals, stakeholder engagement, implementation reviews and smooth programme execution.

Sr. Assistant Manager - Kotak Education Foundation - Mumbai

(2017-06 - 2025-02)

• Led programme operations and end-to-end implementation of multiple CSR-funded initiatives across 100+ government and partner schools, ensuring timely execution through effective programme planning, Multi stakeholder coordination, monitoring and operational management.
• Developed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Annual Operational Plans (AOPs), KPIs, measurable indicators and implementation frameworks, translating programme objectives into weekly, monthly and quarterly action plans for effective execution and milestone tracking.
• Coordinated with SCERT, DIET, 100+school leaders, teachers, parents, student and cross-functional teams to secure implementation approvals, facilitate programme planning, strengthen stakeholder engagement and ensure smooth execution of programme activities.
• Coordinated with Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) to facilitate liaison and execution of an MoU for establishing a vocational skilling centre.
• Conducted baseline assessments, need assessments, school monitoring visits, implementation review meetings and stakeholder consultations to monitor programme progress, identify operational challenges and implement corrective actions for continuous programme improvement.
• Developed and maintained MIS trackers, tracked milestones and progress updates which supported data-driven decision making.
• Prepared programme documentation, implementation records and monthly, quarterly and annual reports, and developed qualitative and quantitative questionnaires to strengthen programme monitoring, research and evidence-based decision-making.
• Prepared and tracked activity-wise budgets exceeding ₹6 crore, coordinating with the finance team to ensure effective budget utilization and financial reporting.
• Led end-to-end operational planning and coordination for procurement, vendor management, programme logistics, trainings, workshops, events and distribution of learning resources across 65+ schools, including vendor onboarding, approvals, documentation, compliance follow-ups and delivery tracking, while maintaining effective coordination with key stakeholders.
• Facilitated capacity-building workshops for 500+ teachers and 2,500+ parents on Foundational Literacy & Numeracy, teacher–parent partnership, adolescent development, early childhood development and parent engagement to strengthen home–school collaboration and support children's learning and holistic development.
• Independently developed FLN worksheets for primary-grade students and contributed to the development, translation and contextualization of teaching-learning materials, and training content to support classroom implementation and teacher capacity building.
• Provided implementation guidance and operational support to field teams and facilitators to address on-ground challenges and strengthen programme delivery across partner schools.

Assistant Manager - Kotak Education Foundation - Mumbai

(2014-06 - 2017-05)

• Coordinated implementation of CSR-funded education programmes across partner schools through programme planning, stakeholder coordination and field operations, ensuring timely execution of programme activities.
• Strengthened parent & student participation in school activities, fostering stronger teacher–parent relationships and greater parental involvement in children's education.
• Planned and delivered capacity-building workshops for teachers and parents on positive parenting, teacher–parent partnership, adolescent development, strengthening parenting practices, home–school collaboration and parental engagement to support children's learning, holistic development and adolescents' developmental needs.
• Managed vendor coordination, logistics and operational support for trainings, workshops, meetings and school-based programme activities, ensuring seamless execution.
• Conducted field monitoring visits, maintained MIS records and documented implementation progress to support programme reviews and timely follow-up actions.
• Supported implementation and operational coordination of scholarship, health awareness, employee volunteering and community engagement, Digital learning solution initiatives across partner schools.

Management Trainee - Kotak Education Foundation - Mumbai

(2013-06 - 2014-05)

• Mobilized thousands of parents through community outreach, home visits and school coordination, supporting field implementation of the Parent Education Group (PEG) programme across partner schools in Mumbai.
• Conducted Parent Education sessions on positive parenting, adolescent development, effective communication, emotional well-being, positive discipline and healthy parent–child relationships.
• Organised Palak Melavas (Parent Gatherings), increasing parent participation in school meetings and strengthening parental engagement in children's learning.
• Maintained MIS records, attendance, beneficiary data and programme documentation to support implementation tracking, monitoring and reporting.
• Managed logistics, participant follow-ups and administrative support to ensure smooth execution of school-based programme activities.

Post-Graduation Programme - Development Management - SPJAIN Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) (2025 - 2026)

Master of Social Work - Social Work - S.N.D.T. Women's University (2011 - 2013)

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - S.N.D.T. Women's College, S.N.D.T. Women's University (2007 - 2010)