Vishnu Vaishnav

Development Sector and CSR Professional with 16+ years of experience in designing, managing, and implementing large-scale community development programmes across Rajasthan. Expertise in CSR Project Management, Women Empowerment, Community Institution Building, WASH, Livelihood Promotion, Skill Development, Government Convergence, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Stakeholder Engagement. Proven track record of establishing and strengthening a 851-member women federation, 55 community institutions, managing multidisciplinary teams, building partnerships with Government Departments, CSR partners, financial institutions, and NGOs, and delivering sustainable, community-led development initiatives.

Program Executive - Ambuja Foundation

(2022-06)

Managing CSR-funded rural development programs with an annual portfolio. Developed a sustainable women-led federation model that continues to function through voluntary community leadership and has been appreciated by visiting NGOs, CSR teams and development professionals.

• Leading program planning, implementation, monitoring, budgeting, documentation, and donor reporting.
• Established and strengthened a federation of 851 rural women across 18 villages.
• Strengthened 55 Sujal Groups, Village Development Committees (VDCs) and Operation & Maintenance Committees (O&M).
• Promoted women-led livelihood initiatives, financial inclusion and enterprise development.
• Conducted baseline surveys, resource mapping and community institution strengthening.
• Coordinated with District Administration, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Government Departments, Banks and CSR stakeholders.
• Led multidisciplinary teams through mentoring, capacity building and performance monitoring.
• Conducted WASH awareness programs, SBCC campaigns, school WASH activities and water budgeting.
• Ensured program quality through monitoring, MIS, documentation and impact reporting.

Mobilization Officer – CSR & Vocational Training - Ambuja Foundation - Bhilwara

(2018-01 - 2022-05)

• Led vocational training mobilization across multiple districts of Rajasthan.
• Trained and supervised field mobilizers to achieve enrolment targets.
• Planned and executed village meetings, awareness campaigns and door-to-door mobilization.
• Coordinated with Government Departments, Gram Panchayats, ITIs and community stakeholders.
• Prepared MIS reports, mobilization plans and program documentation.
• Strengthened stakeholder engagement to increase youth participation in skill development programs.

Program Associate – Girls' Education Program - Room to Read India Trust - Ajmer

(2017-01 - 2018-11)

Managed Girls' Education Program across 21 Government Schools in Ajmer. Led 7 Direct Team Members.

• Conducted life skills sessions for adolescent girls and supported school retention.
• Liaised with school staff and local vendors; conducted life skills sessions for adolescent girls and dropouts.
• Coordinated with school authorities, vendors, and district education officials.
• Prepared program documentation and fortnightly reports.
• Strengthened community participation to improve girls' education outcomes.

Regional Mobilization Head – Vocational Training - Pratham Education Foundation

(2012-01 - 2017-03)

Led vocational training mobilization across 7 training centers in Rajasthan. Led 21 Direct Team Members.

• Managed field teams and monitored mobilization performance.
• Developed partnerships with Government Departments, Gram Panchayats and community stakeholders.
• Planned mobilization strategies and monitored program targets.
• Prepared reports, documentation and progress reviews.

Cluster Coordinator – Literacy Programs - Pratham Education Foundation

(2010-01 - 2012-11)

Managed Mother Literacy and Read India Programs across 60 villages in Ajmer.

• Conducted village visits, teacher training and learning assessments.
• Coordinated ASER survey activities and supported research with J-PAL.
• Strengthened community participation to improve literacy outcomes.

Master of Social Work - MSW - Vardhman University (2016-01 - 2018-01)

M.A. - Political Science - MDS, Kishangarh College, Ajmer (2014-01 - 2016-01)

Bachelor of Arts - B.A. - MDS, Kishangarh College, Ajmer (2011-01 - 2014-01)