Kundan Kumar

Development and public-systems professional with a PhD in Environmental Science (pursuing), an M.Sc. in Environment Management (Forest and Climate Change), and over six years of field leadership experience across government-linked and donor-supported programs, including direct engagement with GIZ (GIZ-NAMA Project). Skilled in district/state-level coordination, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and technical reporting, with a strong track record of translating ground-level data into actionable program and policy decisions. Brings hands-on experience relevant to circular economy and climate change initiatives, including prior coordination with GIZ officials and multi-district program implementation.

Program Lead, Net Zero Partnerships at Lakshya - A Society for Social and Environmental Development (2024-09 – 2024-12)

• Led district-level awareness drives and improved community participation through structured outreach.
• Coordinated with government officials across districts for institutional outreach and alignment with state priorities.
• Managed project documentation, MIS reporting, and field coordination across multiple districts in Bihar.
• Prepared analytical reports and implementation plan to support program and policy decisions.

Project Coordinator, GIZ-NAMA Project at Lakshya - A Society for Social and Environmental Development (2023-12 – 2024-08)

• Planned, implemented, and monitored district-level project activities against defined KPIs and objectives, directly relevant to GIZ project cycles and reporting requirements.
• Organized capacity-building programs and stakeholder engagement sessions for government and community partners.
• Supervised field teams, mentored staff, and managed operational and program risks.
• Prepared technical progress reports and donor updates to support evidence-based adjustments.

Project Head, CSR Project, Ascent Telecom at Lakshya - A Society for Social and Environmental Development (2023-04 – 2023-12)

• Led district-level CSR initiatives in coordination with corporate donors, government bodies, and community stakeholders.
• Conducted community mobilization and sustainability awareness campaigns across multiple districts.
• Contributed to long-term planning for sustainability and measurable impact.

Green Fellow at Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi (2022-04 – 2023-03)

• Worked with senior government officials on policy-aligned public initiatives and institutional coordination for pollution abatement and urban farming initiatives of the Govt.
• Led a state-wide outreach initiative engaging over 2,000 Eco Clubs.
• Conducted data analysis and community outreach to identify ground-level gaps for state review.
• Prepared monitoring and evaluation reports informing policy action.

Project Manager at Lakshya - A Society for Social and Environmental Development (2021-01 – 2023-03)

• Led multi-district awareness campaigns across Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh.
• Coordinated field teams and local stakeholders for seminars and outreach programs.
• Delivered training sessions to build local capacity on sustainability and program pathways.
• Coordinated joint review events with GIZ and TATA program officials in Varanasi - direct prior experience liaising with GIZ programming.

Assistant Professor - Environmental Science & Botany at Purvottar Railway College (Govt. Aided) (2015-08 – 2020-10)

• Designed and delivered undergraduate curricula and structured assessments in environmental science and botany.
• Guided student research and project work through academic supervision.
• Published peer-reviewed research and developed strong analytical and report-writing skills.

PhD in Environmental Science – Amity University

M.Sc. in Environment Management (Forest and Climate Change) – Forest Research Institute (2015 – 2015)

B.Sc. (Honours) in Botany – University of Delhi (2012 – 2012)