Mercy Joshua

Results-oriented and data-driven Senior Project Officer with over 5 years of experience in Technical Writing, Research and Development, Proposal Drafting, and Project Implementation in the Natural Resource Management (NRM) sector. Previously worked with BAIF Livelihoods in providing both administrative and technical support to multiple state-level sustainability projects. Skilled in project coordination, data analysis, and report preparation using tools such as Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, and Canva.

Published two research articles in peer-reviewed journals and hold a Postgraduate degree (MTech.) in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.

Completed

Certified ESG Practitioner course from the International Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (IICSR Online Institute), with a fundamental knowledge in environmental governance, ESG frameworks, and climate-positive project implementation.

Senior Project Officer - BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods and Development - Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

(2022-12 - 2026-03)

• Led technical planning, design coordination, and execution support for multi-stakeholder NRM projects across MP, funded by organizations including NABARD, Cipla, and JB Pharma etc.
• Prepared technical project proposals for sponsor-funded watershed and NRM initiatives supported by WRI, NABARD, Cipla, Cummins India Foundation, JB Pharma, and SBI Foundation.
• Prepared Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) including implementation frameworks for watershed and water resource development projects, enabling mobilization and effective utilization of project funds exceeding ₹800 lakhs.
• Coordinated technical implementation of watershed and soil/water conservation structures including LBS, GP, WAT, CCT, SCT, Gabion, Recharge Farm Pond, etc.
• Conducted Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), site suitability assessments, and geospatial analysis to support evidence-based planning for watershed interventions.
• Provided technical leadership and field coordination to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, sponsor requirements, and project timelines.
• Prepared and submitted technical progress reports, and impact documentation for sponsor agencies, supporting transparent monitoring and evaluation.
• Led and authored comprehensive state annual reports for all Madhya Pradesh operations (FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25), consolidating statewide technical, program performance and outcome-based project data.
• Facilitated capacity building and technical training programs for project teams on handling Google MIS, Result-Based Management (RBM), and technical reporting systems on PMS.
• Supported proposal development for landscape restoration and water resource development projects funded by national and international agencies.
• Contributed as a member of the State Management Committee, Monitoring & Evaluation team, Internal Compliant Committee, and Research Focus Group, supporting organizational technical strategy and program improvement.

Assistant Manager - International Agriculture Consulting Group (IACG) - Connaught Place, New Delhi

(2021-12 - 2022-11)

• Developed technical proposals for clients including national and international companies/institutions viz., Flipkart, Absolute Foods, FAI Suriname, Seed|Grain Processing Suriname, etc.
• Authored technical publication on "Carbon Footprints from AFOLU Sector in India".
• Conducted secondary research, and technical documentation supporting international consulting assignments.
• Prepared proposal presentation for the establishment of "World Agricultural Forum" in the Netherlands.

Management Trainee - Global AgriSystem Private Limited (GAPL) - Gurugram, Haryana

(2021-01 - 2021-10)

• Supported consulting assignments for clients like GIZ and Reliance Foundation on an exploratory study on Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for institutional strengthening.
• Conducted field data collection, stakeholder consultation, and technical assessments for FPOs development projects.
• Designed and deployed SurveyCTO based digital survey questionnaires and performed statistical data analysis of agricultural and socio-economic data to support evidence-based project recommendations.
• Contributed to preparation of a detailed technical study report.

Assistant Professor - Nammazhvar College of Agriculture and Technology (NCAT) - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu

(2020-09 - 2021-01)

• Delivered online lectures in Agricultural Engineering (Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture) to undergraduate students during COVID-19 lockdown.
• Prepared lecture materials and conducted student assessments as part of the academic curriculum.

IICSR Certified ESG Practitioners - Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility - International Institute for Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility (2025-11 - 2026-01)

MTech.

• Soil & Water Conservation Engineering - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2017-01 - 2019-01)

BTech.

• Agricultural Engineering - Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (2013-01 - 2017-01)