Sarbari Das

Senior Development Sector and CSR Professional with 33+ years of experience in programme management, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, strategic partnerships, CSR, ESG alignment, and social impact initiatives across national and international organizations. Proven expertise in public-private partnerships, donor engagement, anti-human trafficking interventions, advocacy campaigns, resource mobilization, capacity building, and organizational development. Demonstrated success in collaborating with government agencies, corporates, NGOs, international organizations, judiciary, and community stakeholders to drive sustainable development outcomes.

HEALTH & PUBLIC HEALTH FOCUS: Public health partnerships, WASH, HIV/AIDS, polio eradication, child protection, community systems, CSR/ESG, advocacy, capacity building, and cross-sector programme implementation.

Independent Consultant - Independent Consultant - India

(2024-03)

• Conducted orientation programmes for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) on victim compensation mechanisms and legal processes related to human trafficking.
• Designed operational flowcharts and support systems for legal agencies to strengthen victim rehabilitation and repatriation processes.
• Facilitated training initiatives with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and cross-border stakeholders for expedited repatriation of trafficking survivors between India and Bangladesh.
• Delivered capacity-building programmes for NGOs on resource mobilization, donor engagement, and non-FCRA fundraising strategies.
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and HR orientation modules for organizations in the water sector to improve organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and retention.
• Provided technical advisory support on electro chlorination systems and industrial applications.
• Designed training modules focused on CSR funding access, ESG alignment, PSU engagement, and private sector partnerships.
• Conducted workshops on concept note preparation, communication strategies, grant writing, and proposal development.

Project Manager - India - WEConnect International - India

(2023-11 - 2024-02)

• Supported the development of regional growth strategies aligned with WEConnect International's global strategic priorities.
• Engaged corporations and procurement leaders across IT, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical sectors to strengthen supplier diversity and inclusive sourcing initiatives.
• Coordinated stakeholder participation for Inclusive Value Chain Summits held in New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
• Developed communication materials including concept notes, panel briefs, press releases, and outreach collateral for global summit events.
• Facilitated partnerships with corporates, women-owned businesses, and industry stakeholders to promote inclusive economic participation.

Principal Consultant - CSR - Skill Sonics India Pvt. Ltd.

(2022-12 - 2023-02)

• Led CSR-focused business development and lead generation initiatives through market research and stakeholder mapping.
• Developed financially viable CSR project proposals, case studies, impact assessments, and communication collateral.
• Established relationships with industry associations and national and international organizations to strengthen donor and partnership pipelines.
• Delivered presentations to prospective clients and corporate stakeholders for CSR engagement in education, skill development, and livelihood initiatives.
• Supported fundraising initiatives and partnership development for training and development programmes.

Senior Subject Matter Specialist (Policy Research) - Justice and Care & Vihaan

(2015-02 - 2018-11)

• Led policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement initiatives across West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh to strengthen anti-human trafficking interventions.
• Developed strategic relationships with political leaders, judiciary representatives, civil society organizations, and government agencies.
• Represented the organization at national and regional conferences, policy forums, and advocacy platforms.
• Facilitated cross-border dialogues and regional collaborations within South Asia to influence policy and legislative reforms.
• Supported drafting and review of Human Trafficking Bills, Juvenile Justice Rules, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Strengthened district-level convergence mechanisms and task force coordination for victim-centred approaches.
• Organized capacity-building programmes and stakeholder consultations involving judiciary, law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and community actors.
• Contributed to fundraising and CSR engagement efforts to support anti-trafficking programmes and policy advocacy initiatives.

Senior Subject Matter Specialist (Policy Research) - Justice and Care & Vihaan

(2019-05 - 2021-10)

• Led policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement initiatives across West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh to strengthen anti-human trafficking interventions.
• Developed strategic relationships with political leaders, judiciary representatives, civil society organizations, and government agencies.
• Represented the organization at national and regional conferences, policy forums, and advocacy platforms.
• Facilitated cross-border dialogues and regional collaborations within South Asia to influence policy and legislative reforms.
• Supported drafting and review of Human Trafficking Bills, Juvenile Justice Rules, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Strengthened district-level convergence mechanisms and task force coordination for victim-centred approaches.
• Organized capacity-building programmes and stakeholder consultations involving judiciary, law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and community actors.
• Contributed to fundraising and CSR engagement efforts to support anti-trafficking programmes and policy advocacy initiatives.

Chief Operating Officer - Brio Zing Unlimited - Kolkata

(2009-07 - 2015-02)

• Established and expanded strategic partnerships for safe drinking water initiatives with municipalities, public health engineering departments, ports, steel sectors, hospitality organizations, and government authorities.
• Developed and implemented organizational growth strategies, operational frameworks, and partnership models.
• Led financial planning, marketing operations, stakeholder engagement, and business development functions.
• Collaborated with government and private sector stakeholders including KMDA to implement long-term infrastructure and water sector initiatives.
• Oversaw organizational operations, revenue generation strategies, and project implementation.

Business Development Manager - Reach India (Freedom from Hunger) - Kolkata

(2006-11 - 2009-06)

• Established and managed a nationwide network of low-cost social franchisees across 13 states in India.
• Led partnership development and stakeholder engagement initiatives aligned with organizational strategy and livelihood programmes.
• Conducted training programmes on microfinance, social performance management, business planning, and livelihood development.
• Designed marketing and outreach strategies for social entrepreneurship and capacity-building programmes.
• Organized seminars, donor meetings, consortium partnerships, and stakeholder conferences at national and international levels.

Consultant - Advocacy & Partnership - UNICEF - Kolkata

(2002-05 - 2006-03)

• Supported the development of corporate partnerships and public-private collaboration initiatives aligned with UNICEF development goals.
• Engaged chambers of commerce, corporate houses, NGOs, CBOs, and sector associations to strengthen CSR participation and stakeholder engagement.
• Organized advocacy campaigns and media engagement initiatives on child protection, WASH, HIV/AIDS, polio eradication, and public health.
• Conducted research and stakeholder mapping to strengthen support systems for child-focused development initiatives.
• Developed communication strategies, press releases, and advocacy outreach materials.

Manager - Resource Generation (Eastern Region) - Child Relief and You (CRY) - Kolkata

(1999-04 - 2001-09)

• Led fundraising initiatives through corporate partnerships, donor engagement, public campaigns, and event management.
• Achieved branch income growth targets through innovative marketing and donor outreach strategies.
• Organized advocacy campaigns, celebrity engagement programmes, and fundraising events to support child rights initiatives.
• Supported resource mobilization efforts for 23 development projects across Eastern and North-Eastern India.

Marketing Consultant - The Oberoi Grand

(1997 - 1998)

Recognized as a top-performing consultant

MBA - Marketing - Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (1996)

PG Diploma - Journalism & Mass Communication - Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (2005)

Bachelor - Pharmaceutical Technology (Pharmaceutical Engineering) - Jadavpur University (1988)