Omkar Dudhane

Development sector and CSR professional with 7+ years of experience managing multi-sector CSR, philanthropic, government, and impact assessment programs across urban livelihoods, waste management, education, health, governance, and grassroots enterprise development. Experienced in leading large-scale program portfolios, stakeholder ecosystems, and outcome-driven implementation frameworks across multi-district geographies. Demonstrated expertise in CSR strategy, program governance, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), impact assessment, donor reporting, stakeholder engagement, and institutional systems strengthening.

Managed program portfolios with annual budgets up to ₹4 Cr and delivered initiatives impacting 75,000+ beneficiaries across urban and peri-urban communities. Skilled in translating program objectives into structured implementation plans supported by Theory of Change (ToC), Logical Frameworks, KPI systems, dashboards, and evidence-based decision-making mechanisms. Experienced in working with corporates, government bodies, NGOs, consultants, and community institutions to ensure compliance-aligned and outcome-oriented delivery.

CSR Advisory Consultant & Impact Assessment - Freelance Consultants - Pune, IN

(2025-11)

• Led end-to-end Impact Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and Program Evaluation engagements across CSR, biodiversity livelihoods, child labour elimination, and urban governance programs, covering 35+ villages and 750+ households.
• Designed and implemented Theory of Change (ToC), Logical Framework (Logframe), OECD-DAC evaluation criteria, and SDG-aligned Impact Measurement Frameworks for CSR programs.
• Built digital data collection systems (KOBO Toolbox) and conducted quantitative & qualitative data analysis (Python, Excel, FGDs, KIIs) for evidence-based program design, baseline studies, and endline evaluations.
• Delivered data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to improve program effectiveness, sustainability, outcome measurement, and stakeholder decision-making across multi-stakeholder CSR ecosystems.
• Designed and facilitated 36 capacity-building and training programs across 11 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), strengthening governance, stakeholder engagement, institutional capacity building, and community participation for 3,400+ stakeholders.
• Clients: CEE, Blue Leaf, Silicon Mango, Terre des Hommes Netherlands, CIF, Gateway Consultancy, AILSG

Assistant - Manager CSR & Government Projects - Kushaagra Innovations Foundation

(2024-01 - 2025-10)

Key Partners: SBM, Pixera Global, Pipcico Foundation, Atlas Foundation, Recity, C40, Mashal NGO, NIUA

• Led portfolio management and governance of 5 multi-sector CSR, government, and philanthropic programs across 14 districts in 2 states, impacting 50,000+ beneficiaries.
• Managed end-to-end project lifecycle from program design to implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Designed outcome-driven program strategies using Theory of Change (ToC) and Logical Framework Approach (LFA), improving program effectiveness and measurement frameworks across all projects.
• Acted as a strategic liaison for 8+ key partners, including corporates, government bodies, and NGOs, ensuring 100% alignment with CSR compliance and donor expectations.
• Built and implemented M&E systems and Power BI dashboards tracking 20+ key indicators, enabling real-time monitoring and faster decision-making cycles.
• Delivered data-driven insights through monthly/quarterly reviews, enabling mid-course corrections across 5 programs and improving efficiency by ~20%.
• Managed CSR budgets up to ₹4 Cr annually, ensuring 100% compliance, utilisation efficiency, and cost optimisation of ~15%.
• Led and mentored an 18-member cross-functional team, improving delivery efficiency and accountability across multiple locations.
• Implemented ClickUp project management tool, improving task tracking efficiency and reducing coordination gaps across teams by ~20%.
• Conducted 80+ capacity-building and training programs, reaching 3,000+ stakeholders (teachers, SHGs, frontline workers, youth).
• Developed 25+ donor reports, impact assessments, and case studies, supporting board presentations, funding renewals, and scale-up decisions.

CSR Team Lead - Janwani NGO

(2022-09 - 2023-12)

Key Partners: Bajaj Finserv, Thermax Foundation, Cummins India Foundation, KPIT, Adar Poonawala Clean City

• Led strategic planning and governance of 3 CSR programs aligned with SDG 3, SDG 6, and SDG 11, impacting 25,000+ beneficiaries, with defined KPIs, review mechanisms, and accountability frameworks.
• Oversaw end-to-end program implementation, working closely with NGOs, field teams, and community institutions to ensure effective last-mile delivery.
• Designed and implemented organisation-wide Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems and digital tracking tools, enabling real-time reporting, adaptive planning, and data-driven donor communication.
• Managed CSR budgets of ₹1.2 Cr+, ensuring financial discipline, compliance, and outcome-linked utilisation of funds.
• Addressed program scalability challenges by developing SOPs for community mobilisation and SHG engagement, converting informal practices into replicable program models.
• Integrated ESG and sustainability indicators into CSR program design, strengthening alignment with corporate ESG reporting frameworks.

Sanitary Inspector - Wai Municipal Council

(2022-09 - 2023-08)

• Supervised crucial sanitation activities in the city, ensuring efficient handling and management.
• Monitored and supervised waste processing activities at the dumping ground.
• Led public awareness campaigns for promoting segregated waste collection in the city.
• Managed and directed teams for various sanitation projects such as Swacha Sarvekshan, ODF++, Garbage Free City.

Sanitary Inspector - NMS facilities Pvt Ltd.

(2019-07 - 2021-07)

• Acted as a key stakeholder interface and problem-solving anchor for corporate CSR partners, managing alignment, risks, and delivery expectations.
• Led and supported field teams and partner organisations, ensuring execution quality, coordination, and adherence to program timelines.
• Strengthened community engagement and participation through SHGs and local institutions, improving program ownership and sustainability.
• Relationship and Coordination-Maintain healthy relationships with committee members, residents, and vendors, ensuring smooth coordination between all parties involved.
• Handle administrative tasks such as maintaining registers, preparing vouchers/receipts/cheques, managing contracts, and adhering to the society's checklist and guidelines.

PGDM - Corporate Social Responsibility - Karve Institute of Social Services (2023-01)

ISBM University (2022-01)

B.A - Political Science - Modern College of Arts (2018-01)

Certificate - ESG Management and Reporting - Symbiosis Center for Distance learning