Raman Kumar CV (April 2015)

Curriculum Vitae

Personal information Name Raman KumarAddress Flat No. – 15, House No. – 81-B, Premjeet House (Near

Gumbad), Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi – 110016 (India)

Mobile: +91-9910082661 E-mail: [email protected]

Nationality Indian Location New Delhi

Date of Birth 28.05.1978 Gender Male

Work experience

Dates From October, 2014

Designation Programme Manager

Organization Center for Development and Disaster Management Support Services (CDDMASS),2nd Floor, Building No: H-753-A, Ansal's Palam Vihar, Near Metro Hospital and Opp. Village Choma, Gurgaon - 122017, Haryana, India

Main activities and responsibilities

Program development, Management of evaluations, assessments, studies etc.

End-of-project evaluation of nutrition project of WHH in Madhya Pradesh (ECHO supported)

Development of District Disaster Management Plans in Bihar Capacity building programs with Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, Assam,

Gujarat Research studies and technical support to SDMAs in Assam and Sikkim Training design and delivery on various subjects ranging from

Humanitarian Charter, Sphere Minimum Standards, Disaster Management, Needs Assessment, Project Cycle Management, M&E

Dates From March, 2014 to September, 2014

Designation Project ManagerECHO Cyclone Phailin Project

Organization CARE India, E-46/12, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-II, New Delhi -110020 (Base location: Ganjam)Tel: 91-11-4910-1100, 49101101


Managed Cash transfer programs (Unconditional and Conditional Cash Transfer)

Managed Shelter support program (construction of transitional shelters and repair of damaged houses)

Managed WASH interventions (KAP study, awareness campaigns) Sub-grantee management, team management (including consultants,

vendors etc.), resource management Multi-sector and Multi-agency coordination (since the project was in a

consortium approach) Capacity building and supportive supervision of team and NGO staff Worked closely with issues of key vulnerable groups including PWDs,

marginalized groups, women, children, girls, single women/widows, orphans etc.

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Designation Programme Manager – Knowledge Management

Organization Sphere India, Building – 3, Flat – 401, Sona Apartments, Kaushilya Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016 (India)Tel: 011-46070374/75, Fax: 011-46070379E-mail: [email protected], Website: http://www.sphereindia.org.in


Managed Plan India project (on Strengthening humanitarian response in India), Tearfund-EFICOR project (on Development of District Disaster Management Plans in 5 districts in Bihar), and ACTED project on develop-ment of sub-divisional plan for Majuli in Assam.

Managed research and documentation activities (Research on education in emergencies in India; Analysis of Humanitarian System in India etc.)

E-newsletter reviewing and managing production Development and Management of database & mapping of Sphere India

members, State & District IAGs, and Sphere India Programs and projects Projects on development of model DDMPs for various districts in Bihar,

Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Assam etc. Web-based information management (organization website, social media,

google group etc.) Multi-stakeholder coordination (Govt., civil societies, Sphere India mem-

bers, academia, NDMA, NIDM, SDMAs, state and district IAGs, community representatives, PRIs etc.)

Engaged in proposal writing, concept note development as required in or-ganization

Frequent field deployments & activities in Bihar, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Assam etc.

Dates From July, 2008 to March, 2013

Designation Programme Manager – Training and Capacity Building Programme

Organization Sphere India, Building – 3, Flat – 401, Sona Apartments, Kaushilya Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016 (India)Tel: 011-46070374/75, Fax: 011-46070379E-mail: [email protected], Website: http://www.sphereindia.org.in


Project management: Managed Plan India project on Strengthening hu-manitarian systems in Rajathan & Uttarakhand, Tearfund-EFICOR project on development of DDMPs, Tearfund-EFICOR project on partners’ capac-ity building, WHH project on malnutrition, Sphere Handbook revision process across India, NDMA workshops on minimum standards, Concern Worldwide project on Sphere promotion in 5 states, and capacity building programs with various member organizations.

Managed training processes including Training needs analysis, Develop-ment, collation & contextualization of modules & training materials, Reposi-tory of resources, training materials etc.

Managed more than 95 Trainings & Workshops and TOT on subjects rang-ing from Sphere Minimum Standards, Humanitarian Charter, Disaster Man-agement, Needs Assessment in Emergencies, Project Cycle Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Emergencies, Monitoring and Evaluation of Humanitarian Interventions, Team Building etc. at national, state & district levels. Often acted as training facilitator. Participants came from amongst the govt. officials (including few at ATIs), NGOs, community representatives, and others at different levels.

Managed Sphere handbook revision process in India (2004 edition). Coordinated Sphere handbook translations (2011 edition); IEC develop-

ment on Japanese Encephalitis, H1N1-Swine flu, Child protection in Emer-gencies; Website management & updation etc.

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Extensive coordination with member agencies, state IAGs, NDMA, NIDM, SDMAs, ATIs and other stakeholders including corporate, media, academia, local NGOs etc.

Developed various proposals, concept notes time to time

Special roles played during emergencies: Worked during different disaster situations including Kosi floods-2008, recur-

rent flood situations in UP, Bihar, Orissa, Assam and West Bengal, Leh cloud burst 2010, Uttarkashi flash floods-2011 etc.

Emergency roles included Emergency information management; Production of situation reports; Emergency coordination meetings; Assessment coordination; Collation of assessment reports; Development and updation of agencies’ re-sponse matrix; Database & mapping of NGOs in affected areas; Field deploy-ment; Ground level stakeholders’ coordination etc.

Dates From April, 2007 to June, 2008

Designation Freelance consultant with different organizations

Organization Various organizations


Emergency response coordination, Documentation, Project design & de-velopment, Strategic planning, Research Analysis, website development & management, capacity building and trainings for various agencies includ-ing Gorakhpur Environmental Action Group, Pratinidhi Samiti, Poorvan-chal Gramin Vikas Sansthan, Satyagrah Seva Samiti, Gramin Develop-ment Services, Daud Memorial Christian Gramin Vikas Samiti etc. in Uttar Praesh and Bihar

Dates From January, 2008 to March, 2008

Designation Consultant – Enhanced Office Level Disaster Preparedness Database

Organization Oxfam GB, Dalibagh, Lucknow – 226001, IndiaPhone – 0522-2204783 / 84 / 85


Mapping of physical, social, economic context in view of vulnerabilities due to disasters (Flood and Drought) in 21 districts of Eastern and Central UP and Bundelkhand regions (including vulnerability, geography and hazard maps)

Mapping of NGOs, Volunteers, Professionals, Traders/Dealers Identification and Compilation of critical services viz. PDS, PHC, Schools,

Road networks, Transporters, Fire stations, Police stations. Developed software based application consisting of base map, thematic

maps, data entry forms and database.

Dates From June, 2005 to March, 2007

Designation MIS and Documentation Officer

Organization Poorvanchal Gramin Vikas SansthanB-1/19, Vineet Khand, Near Jaipuria Institute of Management, Vineet Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow – 226010 (UP, India)Tel: (91-522)-402 82 90, Mobile: 9936 03 33 44,E-mail: [email protected]


Strategic planning on project implementation Ensure effective implementation of program strategies Liaison and coordination with line departments and various stakeholders MIS maintenance, overseen project budget & finances Organize and manage trainings and programs, Preparation of training

modules Process documentation, Monitoring, Evaluation and program support at

partner locations Representation of organization at various forums



Education and training Pursuing MBA (Project Management) from Sikkim Manipal UniversityB.Sc. from Gorakhpur University (Uttar Pradesh) in 2001Certificate in Computing from IGNOU in 2001DCP (Diploma in Computer and Programming) from Capital Computers, Gorakhpur

Language skills Language Listening Reading Writing Speaking

English Proficient Proficient Proficient Proficient

Hindi Proficient Proficient Proficient Proficient

Bhojpuri (Local dialect of UP &

Bihar)

Proficient N.A. N.A. Proficient

Bengali Basic N.A. N.A. Basic

Personal skills & competences

Social skills and competences

Experience on multi-stakeholder coordination processes Practical understanding of group dynamics and processes. Skills on multi-cultural environment Extensive experience on networking and liaison with various stakeholders Strong verbal and written communication skills with different

stakeholders

Organisational skills and competences

Extensive experience in coordination and management of trainings, workshops, and other events at various levels (national, state, district and community levels) and with varied audience

Experience in stakeholders’ management Experience in general administration, operation, finance management Strategic planning for program domains Representation of organization at various forums

Technical skills and competences

Experience on Humanitarian Charter and Sphere handbook Understanding of HAP, INEE, LEGS, People in Aid, CHS Experience in managing Cash Transfer Programs, shelter support

programs Practiced PRA & PLA at field (delivered trainings as well on the subject) Good experience in project cycle and management (LFA), and proposal

writing Experience on multi-stakeholder coordination Extensive experience on Capacity Building; Training needs analysis;

coordination & facilitation of training courses on various subjects Experience in logistics and resource management

Experience on emergency response and DRR

Worked during different disaster situations in the country including Kosi floods-2008, recurrent flood situations in UP, Bihar, Orissa, Assam and West Bengal, Uttarkashi flash floods-2011, Odisha Cyclone Phailin-2013 and others few.

Management of URS processes, multi-stakeholder coordination, emergency information management, situation reports, response matrix, database & mapping, assessment coordination etc.

Practical skills on sectoral and stakeholders coordination pre, during & post-disasters;

Disaster response, recovery and DRR

Experience in Working/ Networking with Government,

I/NGOs, Project Partners, Project Beneficiaries and

other Stakeholders

Got opportunity of engaging with various stakeholders like NDMA and NIDM at the National level government, SDMAs and DDMAs at state and district level, several coalitions & networks at both national and state levels, International & National NGOs, CSR arms of corporate houses, academia, media, PRIs & communities etc. Played role in initiation and strengthening of several state and district level multi-stakeholder coordination platforms


Experience in Management, Planning and Implementation

of Project/Programme Activities

Got experience in Project cycle management, proposal writing, concept notes, Capacity building / orientation of project staff and team members on specific subjects, Planning and coordination of project activities, Donor reporting and documentation, Monitoring, evaluation, appraisals etc. Undertook extensive field level activities and travelled frequently to various states in India on various project assignments.

Managed various projects in the past few years including:1. ECHO funded project on Cyclone Phailin Recovery (with CARE India,

2013-14) – Odisha2. Plan India projects on disaster preparedness, capacity building, knowledge

management and advocacy (2010 to 2013) – Rajasthan and Uttarakhand3. Tearfund-EFICOR project on development of District Disaster Manage-

ment Plans (2011 to 2013) – Bihar4. Concern Worldwide project on Sphere handbook promotion (2009) – Uttar

Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam5. Welthungerhilfe project on malnutrition (2012-13) – Jharkhand, Madhya

Pradesh, West Bengal6. Sphere handbook revision coordination across India (2009 to 2011) –

many states7. NDMA’s minimum standards awareness programs across India (2009-11)

– many states8. Tearfund project on partners’ capacity building (2009-10) – Delhi9. Capacity building projects with different member organizations etc.

Experience in Knowledge Management

Translation of Sphere handbook 2011 edition in vernacular languages; Website management & updation; DDMP development (5 districts in Bihar, 1 in Rajasthan, 1 in

Uttarakhand, 1 in Assam) Development and Management of database & mapping of Member

agencies of Sphere India, State Inter-Agency Groups (14 states), District Inter-Agency Groups (7 districts), and Programs & projects of Sphere India (15 projects)

Research on education in emergencies in India; Analysis of Humanitarian System in India etc.

Emergency information management in different emergency situations Documented few case studies and success stories from project

communities in different projects across India

Conceptualization & development of IEC (posters, leaflets, flyers, booklets etc.)

Extensive experience in documentation and report writing (process documentation, event reports, study reports, documentation on findings etc. in detailed as well as brief forms as per the target audience)

Computer skills and competences

Excellent proficiency in MS-Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Working knowledge of HTML & web designing (including FrontPage & Macromedia Dream Weaver). Can manage basic website update, page creation, documents & contents uploading.

Working knowledge of Corel Draw and other design software. Experience in basic documents designing, banners/posters, standees conceptualization and designing etc.

Proficient in Internet, online research etc.

Travelling to fields and emergency deployments

Willing for frequent travels to any part of country and abroad as per the job requirements.

Travelled extensively to various states of India on emergency deployments & project activities


Additional information REFERENCES:1. Mr. Vikas Gora, Freelance International Development, DRR, Humanitarian

Training and Programme Management ConsultantMobile: +91-99586-99913, E-mail: [email protected]

2. Mr. N M Prusty, Mentor cum Director, (CDDMASS)-A Strategy Center, New Delhi, PMC to ADB funded Flood Risk Management Project of Govt. of Assam, Founding Chairperson-Sphere India, Former Board Member-Sphere Project, Geneva, Former Chief-DMSP, GOI-USAID Bilateral Project, Former Director- CARE IndiaTelephone; +91-1141026642, Mobile: +91-9811310841/ 9899592306, E-mail: [email protected]

Annexes List of trainings/workshops/consultations attended and organized/facilitated




Annex: Trainings and courses attended

Name Venue Date

Training on Cash Transfer Programming in Humanitarian Interventions organized by DCA and Sphere India

New Delhi, India 20-23 April, 2015

Training on Household Economy Security Analysis organized by Save the Children

Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

25-29 May, 2014

TOT on Sphere Handbook 2011 edition (Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response) Organized by Sphere

India

New Delhi, India 12-18 February, 2012

Third JTCDM International Roundtable on Humanitarian Logistics: Scope and Challenges (Organized by Tata Institute of Social Sciences,

Mumbai, India)

Mumbai, India 13-14 December, 2010

Training of Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) Organized by HAP, Seeds India & Sphere India

New Delhi, India 16-17 November, 2009

Strategic Preparedness and Sensitization Workshop on Pandemic Influenza H1N1 (Organized by NDMA, WHO, Sphere India)

New Delhi, India 8-9 September, 2009

International Conference on Climate Change Organized by Caritas India New Delhi, India 3-4 September, 2008

Emergency and Disaster Management Workshop Organized by UNHCR and SAARC Disaster Management Center

New Delhi, India 25-29 August, 2008

TOT on Sphere Handbook 2004 edition (Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response) Organized by Sphere

India

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

28-31 March, 2008

Planning and Managing Humanitarian Response Organized by Oxfam GB and RedR India

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

18-21 February, 2008

Training on Applications of Sphere Standards and Humanitarian Charter Organized by PGVS, Sphere India and OXFAM GB

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

20-22 November, 2007

Trainings on Disaster Mitigation, Documentation & reporting, Behaviour Change Communication, MIS, Crop Insurance, Sustainable Agriculture,

Natural Resource Management, and various other themes

Different locations in UP and Bihar

(India)

2005-2008

Consultations and workshops participated:

Name Venue Date

Consultation for Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMA) for Solid Waste Management (Organized by GIZ, Ministry of Environment,

Forest and Climate Change,(MoEFCC), Government of India)

New Delhi, India 26 March, 2015

Second Indo-German Environment Forum (Organized by Govt. of India and Govt. of Germany)

New Delhi, India 28-29 January, 2015

Roundtable meetings on Innovations in Technology for Disaster Rescue Efforts amongst ASEM countries & Inauguration of VKP and meeting of

24X7 PoCs of the EAS member countries (Organized by NIDM, GoI)

New Delhi, India 4-5 December, 2014

Regional Consultation on Joint Standards Initiative (Organized by DCA, PHDRDF, Sphere India)

New Delhi, India 26 December, 2012

Community Based Disaster Management and Resilience –South Asia Perspective (Organized by NDMA, Practical Action, Sphere India and

Christian Aid)

New Delhi, India 18 March, 2012

Multi-stakeholder consultation on Disaster Management policy issues and coordination processes in India (Organized by Sphere India)

New Delhi, India 22-23 February, 2011

National Consultation on Role of NGOs in Disaster Management (Organized by DCA, Christian Aid, Sphere India)

New Delhi, India 15 October, 2010


Name Venue Date

National Consultation on Food Security Act (Organized by Sphere India) New Delhi, India 13 July, 2010

Lessons Learnt Workshop on Inter-agency coordination and URS Experiences in India (Organized by Sphere India)


National consultation on Enhancing Quality and Accountability in Humanitarian Action in India (Organized by Oxfam India, Christian Aid,

Sphere India)

New Delhi, India 27-28 April, 2009

Strategy Planning Workshop for Peace & Harmony Intervention in Violence Affected areas of Orissa & other states (Organized by Sphere

India)

New Delhi, India 1 October, 2008

Workshops, trainings, conferences Organized, Coordinated and/or Facilitated

Name Venue Date

Training and Capacity Building of VDMCs/PRIs on CBDRR, Effective Disaster Preparedness, Management and Adaptation Measures at

Village Level (Govt. of HP)

Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

9-11 April, 2015

Training and Capacity Building of VDMCs/PRIs on CBDRR, Effective Disaster Preparedness, Management and Adaptation Measures at

Village Level (Govt. of HP)

Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

12-14 February, 2015

National consultation on Multi-stakeholder action to address Nutrition in Emergencies (Organized & coordinated)

New Delhi, India 25 July, 2013

Orientation training on DRR, HVCA and GPS (organized and facilitated) Majuli, Assam, India

23-26 April, 2013

Training on Child Protection in Emergencies (organized and facilitated few sessions)


State Workshop on Nutrition Security in Jharkhand (Coordinated and facilitated sessions)

Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

7 December, 2012

State Workshop on Nutrition Security in West Bengal (Coordinated and facilitated sessions)

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

21 November, 2012

State Workshop on Nutrition Security in Madhya Pradesh (Coordinated and facilitated sessions)

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

17 November, 2012

Workshop on Sphere minimum standards, humanitarian charter and disaster risk reduction (organized and led the facilitation team)

ATI, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

24-29 January, 2011

Organized and facilitated (partly) series of trainings for Tearfund partners in India, Caritas India, WHH, LWR etc.

Themes: Needs Assessment, DRR, Monitoring & Evaluation, Project cycle management, Sphere minimum standards etc.

New Delhi, India 2010-11

Organized and facilitated number of trainings on Sphere and DRR for Govt. & non-Govt. stakeholders in different states of India

Different states of India

2008 to 2012

Coordinated state level conferences on Minimum Standards in Disaster Response in 13 states of India (with NDMA, SDMAs, ATIs)


2009-10

Coordination of Sphere revision workshops on different technical themes in different states of India


2009-10


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