Vipul Dabhi

Outcome-driven Program Manager with 10+ years of experience leading large-scale social impact programs across education, livelihoods, rural development, and community mobilisation. Proven expertise in end-to-end program management, field execution, team leadership, and scaling interventions through government systems. Strong track record of managing multi-district teams, driving KPI-based delivery, resolving on-ground operational challenges, and ensuring quality, compliance, and impact.

Experienced in working with state governments, CSR foundations, donors, and grassroots communities.

Program Coordinator (School Programs, Gujarat) at Quest Alliance (2023-04 – Present)

State-level system change initiatives in partnership with Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Government of Gujarat.

• Own end-to-end planning, execution, and monitoring of large-scale education and career readiness programs across Gujarat
• Lead the CAREER Theme for Gujarat (2025–26), responsible for outcomes, quality benchmarks, and statewide rollout
• Manage and mentor multi-level field teams; define roles, set performance targets, and conduct structured reviews to ensure delivery discipline
• Drive a scale MoU with SSA–Gujarat to train 1,000 Master Trainers and cascade computational thinking and career education to 20,000 government schools
• Design and implement capacity-building programs for teachers, students, and field teams aligned with NEP 2020 and state priorities
• Coordinate closely with M&E, IT, Finance, and central teams to ensure smooth execution, timely reporting, and financial compliance
• Use data dashboards, field reviews, and insights to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and improve program outcomes
• Manage donor relationships, reporting requirements, and review presentations
• Build partnerships such as EcosySTEM to strengthen STEM and computational thinking narratives at the state level
• Engage with state and district officials to integrate program approaches into teacher education strategies, curriculum, STEM clubs, and career days
• Develop impact stories and case studies from the field for multiple stakeholders

Senior Program Officer (School Programs) at Quest Alliance (2020-01 – 2023-03)

Led program implementation and quality delivery of STEM and career education initiatives across 115+ government secondary schools in Gujarat.

• Led program implementation and quality delivery of STEM and career education initiatives across 115+ government secondary schools in Gujarat
• Managed partnerships and coordinated with Quest teams and external partners across Gujarat and Pan-India
• Designed goals and performance frameworks for field facilitators; conducted fortnightly reviews and feedback sessions
• Drafted MoUs and managed partner budgets, ensuring timely utilisation and compliance
• Led monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for donor-funded programs, including the IBM STEM for Girls Project
• Ensured high-quality online and offline content design, localisation (Gujarati), delivery, and assessment
• Supported master trainer programs and co-facilitated physical and virtual teacher trainings
• Strengthened collaborative learning platforms among internal and partner teams

Assistant Project Manager (Rural Transformation) at Reliance Foundation (2013-05 – 2019-03)

Designed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated holistic rural transformation programs in tribal and underserved communities.

• Designed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated holistic rural transformation programs in tribal and underserved communities
• Led cluster-level planning with community participation, focusing on livelihoods, education, women's collectives, and producer institutions
• Supervised and mentored village and cluster-level teams, ensuring execution quality and timely delivery
• Liaised with district and block-level government officials to converge schemes and resources
• Supported formation and strengthening of Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs), including business planning and board capacity building
• Developed MIS systems for village and cluster-level data tracking and reporting
• Prepared impact assessment reports, case studies, and donor documentation

Disaster Relief Operations Manager at Reliance Foundation (2013-09 – 2017-07)

Managed and coordinated disaster relief operations during Uttarakhand Floods (2013) and Gujarat Floods (2017).

• Managed and coordinated multi-location relief camps and medical camps
• Liaised with government departments, NGOs, and village representatives
• Conducted rapid damage assessments and prepared operational roadmaps for relief and rehabilitation

Grassroots Activist - Tribal Rights at Adivasi Jangal Jan Jivan Andolan (2012-01 – 2013-12)

Community mobilisation and rights-based advocacy for tribal communities.

Program Coordinator at Right to Food Campaign (2006-01 – 2007-12)

Coordinated right to food advocacy and community mobilisation initiatives.

Youth & National Leadership Roles at All India Christian Council for Unified Fellowship (AICUF) (2007-01 – 2010-12)

Leadership roles at state and national levels.

Advocacy & Research Intern at National Centre for Advocacy Studies (2010-01 – 2012-12)

Research and advocacy internship focusing on community mobilisation, rights-based approaches, advocacy, and leadership.

Master of Arts in Sociology – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Master of Arts in Corporate Social Responsibility – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Bachelor of Laws in Law – Sardar Patel University

Bachelor of Arts in Arts – Sardar Patel University