VIVEK SRIVASTAVA

HEAD STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS at PRACTICAL ACTION UK

Delhi

Programme Execution/Management

Diplomatic Missions/Government

Senior Mgt (VP, CxO, Program Director)

Summary

i. Over 20 years of diverse experience in the corporate, development and the government sectors ii. Proven track record in revitalizing businesses and charities iii. Extensive understanding of the government systems acquired through experience in the Ministry of Finance, Government of India iv. Extensive experience in, • establishing startups and managing all aspects of country programs and operations in India • strategic planning and implementation • coordinating working with important ministries, bilaterals multilaterals, national and multinationals, and state governments across India • strategizing for and managing complex projects through their life-cycles; facilitating tech-transfers • marketing and business development, commercialization, brand product positioning • leading as well as working in teams with people from diverse backgrounds • working with multiple stakeholders and all levels of the government • advocacy for policy formulations, and v. Proven capability in

Professional Experience

  • HEAD STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPSjun-2014 - oct-2015

    PRACTICAL ACTION UK

    Employing strong leadership skills for significant growth in CSR advisory portfolio; providing the latest information on CSR best practices; Assisting the board in carrying out important functions such as strategic planning, and advising the board members; • Ensuring that the firm developed a positive image in the market and offered the best CSR advisory services to the client companies; managing diverse CSR projects for clients. • Supervising all fundraising programs of the firm and assisted in planning several strategies Further, I am leading the Social Impact Investments portfolio for Acre Fund ; implementation of CSR framework; Developing CSR plans of action; research, planning, and development of comprehensive CSR programs aligned with overall business strategy; Developing measurable, and sustainable impact strategies; Identifying partners and credible NGOs for programs; Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that the CSR plans are aligned with the mission; Leading the engage

  • COUNTRY HEADapr-2011 - jun-2014

    SCB FOUNDATION

    A non conventional energy and environment enterprise funded by US UK based venture capitalists. Under my leadership, SCB Foundation invested in various development projects in health nutrition, economic empowerment, education, water, women and child trafficking and in interventions for the Base of Pyramid groups across rural, urban and peri-urban settings. Overall, my role involved providing strategic leadership and management assistance in driving the foundation towards its vision through a well planned CSR portfolio. Key Achievements - Established SCBF NOT FOR SALE from scratch in India; Signed MOUs with four state governments for implementing health, education, waste to energy and livelihood projects; sought commitments from the key corporate houses in these states to co-invest in PPP projects and also community based interventions in health and nutrition, and water; structured the organization in India and defined the business strategy for the first five years until 2018;

  • COUNTRY HEADapr-2011 - jun-2014

    SCB FOUNDATION

    A non conventional energy and environment enterprise funded by US UK based venture capitalists. Under my leadership, SCB Foundation invested in various development projects in health nutrition, economic empowerment, education, water, women and child trafficking and in interventions for the Base of Pyramid groups across rural, urban and peri-urban settings. Overall, my role involved providing strategic leadership and management assistance in driving the foundation towards its vision through a well planned CSR portfolio. Key Achievements - Established SCBF NOT FOR SALE from scratch in India; Signed MOUs with four state governments for implementing health, education, waste to energy and livelihood projects; sought commitments from the key corporate houses in these states to co-invest in PPP projects and also community based interventions in health and nutrition, and water; structured the organization in India and defined the business strategy for the first five years until 2018;

  • COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE-PORTFOLIO MANAGERapr-2008 - mar-2011

    CIFF UK

    Oversaw the progress of country grants programs in health, nutrition, food fortification and public private partnerships funded by CIFF in India; worked closely with government and other major stakeholders including the corporate sector to facilitate sustainable programmatic impact; responsible for strategy formulation for India in health, education, water and sanitation, technologies, nutrition, food fortification, livelihoods, private sector involvement etc besides overseeing the execution of India strategy. Portfolio managed grants worth more than USD 100 mn over 5 years I also assisted the global investment teams at CIFF, Elton John Foundation UK for HIVAIDS, L.N. Mittal Foundation UK and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in identifying new opportunities in health, water, livelihoods, diarrhea management and education and maximized social returns on investments Key Achievements Established CIFF’s office in New Delhi-India and got it registered for operations; Turned arou

  • TEAM HEADjan-2007 - mar-2007

    PATH

    Led professionals to implement projects focusing on maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV TB , and family planning safe behaviors through collaborations with the corporates, DBT, DST; managed large scale safe drinking water and food fortification projects besides several other smaller yet niche projects in health, technology promotion and food fortification; a USD 17 mn drinking water project funded by the Gates Foundation serving the Base of the Socioeconomic Pyramid. Further, • led the implementation of PATH’s Global Private Partnership Strategy in India; established collaborations between Global Strategic Programs and India team, and between local partners and PATH especially with NGOs, donors and the government • managed promotions and brand positioning efforts; supervised the achievement of milestones; recruited , trained and performance managed the staff, • managed the key performance indicators;

  • AID COORDINATION OFFICERmay-2006 - dec-2006

    UNDP

    Posted in the Ministry of Finance MOF and Department of Economic Affairs DEA, • advocated for the adoption of Paris Declaration by the government • managed Externally Aided Projects and improved the aid effectiveness in India aligned with the Paris Declaration • assisted in the performance management of the Externally Aided Projects in India ; • Lead the technical assistance team for developing comprehensive decision support systems • Networked and advocated for improving the Aid Effectiveness under the Paris Declaration;

  • PROGRAM MANAGERnov-2000 - apr-2006

    PATH

    Managed PACT, Global Microbicides Project, International Vasectomy Project, International Female Condom project, Global Campaign for Microbicides Women Initiated Prevention Options, Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiative GAVI, IMPACT project related to HIVAIDS and Convergence of HIV and SRH and major Maternal and New Born Health projects in North and West India; • identified partners for technology transfers through ministries • managed large multi-year multi-million dollar programs in collaboration with local NGOs, corporate partners and the government   Key achievements Assisted to develop the national BCC framework to address HIVAIDS stigma and discrimination, Initiated the Global Vasectomy and Female Condom Projects of PATH, Established successful partnerships with the ministries, corporate sector and individuals, Organized the National Policy Meeting on “Prevention Options For Women;” Received PATH’s fellowship to work on adolescent health; Started the ORS project in 9 state

  • ASST MANAGERjun-1994 - nov-2000

    LOREAL -THERMAX

    Managed the marketing and branding for fast moving consumer products and products for industrial municipal and domestic applications; identified opportunities for international partnerships in drinking and waste water; for improving the fuel efficiency of boilers and for other environmental solutions. Additionally, • Prepared Annual and Strategic Business Plans • Assisted in reengineering business process for better Supply Chain and Customer Management • Assisted to implement Enterprise Resource Planning packages • Managed advertising, web marketing, media planning, and events • Planned and managed market research and managed the launch of new products solutions • Initiated and supervised the Corporate Social Responsibility portfolio

Volunteering Experience

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Awards & Certifications

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