Vijendra Kumar Rai

Development sector and CSR professional with experience leading multi-city social impact initiatives across skill development, education, livelihoods, inclusion, and rights-based programs. Experienced in translating strategy into execution, building partnerships across corporates, foundations, nonprofits, government agencies, and ecosystem stakeholders, and leading large teams and partner networks. Strong track record in program governance, operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, institutional strengthening, budgeting, compliance, and external representation.

Comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels in complex and evolving environments.

Program Director at Tech Mahindra Foundation (2025-01 – Present)

• Leading a multi-city skill development, employability, and youth empowerment portfolio across 11 cities, reaching over 18,000 youth annually.
• Build partnerships with 50 CSOs / training institutions, corporates, employers, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Provide governance oversight across partner organizations including due diligence, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Manage budgets, audits, utilization reviews, compliance systems, and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional teams and strengthen partner capacities through structured review mechanisms.

Chair, Purchase Committee at Tech Mahindra Foundation (2025-01 – Present)

• Oversee RFQ processes, vendor evaluation, procurement approvals, and adherence to procurement policies.
• Ensure transparency, governance standards, and prudent utilization of organizational resources.

Deputy Program Director – Youth Empowerment at Tech Mahindra Foundation (2024-01 – 2025-01)

• Supported national employability initiatives through governance, planning, performance reviews, and budget monitoring.

Location Head – Delhi NCR at Tech Mahindra Foundation (2019-01 – 2024-01)

• Led Delhi NCR portfolio across skill development, education, and disability inclusion programs.
• Convened and participated in multi-stakeholder platforms involving nonprofits, corporates, educational institutions, and sector practitioners to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Identified opportunities for program expansion, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem engagement to strengthen the Foundation's regional presence and impact.
• Represented the Foundation in external forums and partnership discussions.
• Managed 15 partner organizations, budgets, quality assurance, and program reviews.

Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager / Associate Manager at Tech Mahindra Foundation (2012-01 – 2019-01)

• Managed employability and skill development programs including proposal development, budgeting, partner management, and placement outcomes.

Senior Program Officer at Socio Legal Information Centre (Human Rights Law Network)

Managed a UNHCR-supported refugee protection and naturalization project, coordinating with FRRO, SDM offices, and police departments.

Research Consultant at Engender Health

Led qualitative research on reproductive and sexual health, including field data collection and stakeholder coordination.

Consultant (Faculty) at NIS SPARTA (UNDP Project)

Delivered capacity-building and sensitization programs for police personnel across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh on trafficking prevention and HIV/AIDS awareness.

Programme Officer at Association for Development / Pratidhi

Led child protection initiatives and coordinated with Child Welfare Committees and police on restoration of runaway children.

Program Associate (Health & Education) at Society for All Round Development

Managed bridge schools and remedial education centres, teacher training, and workplace HIV/AIDS awareness programs.

Post Graduation in Human Rights in Human Rights – IIHR, Delhi

Post Graduation in Business Management in Business Management – IMT CDL, Ghaziabad

LL.B. in Law – CCS University, Meerut

B.A. in Philosophy – DDU, Gorakhpur