Anuja Shams

Program Management and CSR leader with 20+ years of professional experience, including 13+ years leading large-scale development and CSR programs across health, education, livelihood, rural development, women's empowerment, and tribal development initiatives. Extensive experience partnering with State Government departments, local authorities, NGOs, corporate leadership, community organizations, and international development partners to design, implement, monitor, and scale high-impact social programs. Proven expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, program implementation, budget management, monitoring & evaluation, reporting, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Passionate about using evidence-based approaches to strengthen public systems, improve community outcomes, and deliver sustainable development initiatives.

Sr. Manager – Corporate Social Responsibility - Rohan Builders - Pune

(2022-04)

Lead the planning and execution of strategic CSR initiatives focused on rural transformation, tribal development, health, education, social identity, women's empowerment, livelihood, skill development and housing.

• Designed and implemented integrated CSR programs aligned with organizational objectives and community needs.
• Led rural transformation initiatives for the Katkari tribal community through education, health, livelihood, and capacity-building interventions.
• Built partnerships with government departments, community leaders, NGOs, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations.
• Managed multiple development projects simultaneously while ensuring quality delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Developed vocational skill development initiatives that improved employability among disadvantaged rural and urban communities.
• Directed welfare initiatives supporting construction workers and their families through childcare, education, and community services.
• Launched community health initiatives addressing child nutrition, women's anemia, Anganwadi strengthening, nutrition gardens, and awareness of government health schemes.
• Oversaw program implementation, coordination, reporting, and continuous monitoring to ensure successful project outcomes.

Program Manager - New Vision (Every Right for Every Child)

(2018-02 - 2022-04)

Managed organization-wide development programs addressing education, child protection, health, livelihood, gender awareness, and community development.

• Directed day-to-day management of multiple community development programs.
• Supervised multidisciplinary teams comprising social workers, coordinators, supervisors, accountants, and volunteers.
• Developed annual program plans and implementation strategies.
• Established systems for project monitoring, documentation, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Monitored project budgets and optimized utilization of organizational resources.
• Worked extensively with Central and State Government departments, NGOs, and community organizations for successful program implementation.
• Collaborated with international organizations including Save the Children, Terre des Hommes, Asha Kiran Foundation, and TESI.
• Led initiatives focused on child rights, migrant communities, education access, livelihood promotion, and government identity documentation.

Project Director - Nityaasha Foundation

(2013-07 - 2018-02)

Led healthcare and community support initiatives for economically disadvantaged children with Type-1 Diabetes and Epilepsy.

• Directed end-to-end program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Managed project budgets and coordinated multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Developed partnerships with hospitals, doctors, educators, pharmaceutical companies, laboratories, schools, and NGOs.
• Prepared project documentation, managed implementation risks, and ensured timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Led fundraising initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities supporting long-term program sustainability.

Mentor & Teacher - Center for Education

(2005 - 2013)

Program Planner - Avenue Pre School - United Kingdom

(2001 - 2002)

Public Relations Manager & student Counsellor - Images Inc. - New Delhi

(1997 - 1999)

Customer Relations Executive - Sterling Holidays Resort Ltd.

(1994 - 1997)

Marketing Executive - Kenilworth Best Western Hotels

(1993 - 1994)

MA - Rural Development

Master of Social Work (MSW) - IGNOU

PG Diploma - Development Leadership - Azim Premji University

PG Diploma - CSR - Karve Institute of Social Service

PG Diploma - Public Relations

BA - English Honours & Sociology - Sambalpur University