Over the past decade, I have managed diverse projects across academic institutions and civil society organizations, each demanding a unique blend of strategic planning, field-level coordination, stakeholder engagement, and resource management. My work spans international research collaborations, national advocacy programs, and grassroots development initiatives.
Whether working with migrant worker collectives, sanitation researchers, or municipal authorities, I have consistently brought an adaptive, systems-aware approach to project delivery, especially under rapidly changing conditions such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a summary of my key project management roles, organized chronologically.
Towards Sustainable Sanitation in India and Brazil (TOSSIB)
Research Associate | January 2020 – March 2023
Institutions: University of Manchester (UK), University of São Carlos (Brazil), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (India)
Project Preview :
TOSSIB was a multi-country research initiative aimed at understanding the components of various types of interlinked sanitation systems and their interaction with other social, technical, and environmental systems in urban areas in India and Brazil. Anchored in the broader Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities (SUSINFRA) initiative, the project explored the socio-technical, ecological, and institutional dimensions of sanitation access, and management in rapidly urbanizing contexts.
- Prepared financial reports, budget notes, and coordinated with TISS and University of Manchester accounts teams
- Drafted contracts and managed hiring for field survey teams and consultants
- Led data collection across seven urban sites (350 households surveyed); trained and supervised field teams
- Developed COVID-19 fieldwork protocols and enabled hybrid stakeholder engagement
- Co-organized a Multi-Stakeholder Workshop (2020) and a National Symposium (2023)
- Tools used: Excel, Google Workspace, institutional reporting systems
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Urban Planning and the Heterogeneous City
Researcher | December 2015 – December 2016
Institutions: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (India), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland)
Project Overview:
This interdisciplinary project explored the technical, political, and social controversies surrounding Mumbai’s Development Plan 2014–2034. It combined the strengths of sociologists, architects, and political scientists to study land use, regulatory categories, and participatory planning.
Project Management Responsibilities:
- Coordinated fieldwork, stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions in Mumbai
- Managed schedules, data flow, and research workflows across institutions
- Facilitated collaboration between Indian and Swiss teams
- Supported the planning of a project workshop at TISS
- Assisted with editorial processes and publication timelines for an edited volume
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Exploring Good Practices in Urban Social Cohesion in India and UK
Research Associate | December 2015 – May 2016
Institutions: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (India), University of East London (UK)
Project Management Responsibilities:
- Managed planning and coordination for field visits and interviews in informal settlements
- Oversaw logistical arrangements, consent processes, and scheduling
- Maintained documentation, tracked progress, and ensured timely report submission
Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)
Middle Management Roles | June 2009 – March 2012
Organization: Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA), India
Project Overview:
At YUVA, I held multiple roles in program leadership, advocacy, and organizational development, focusing on informal workers, migrant populations, and national-level policy engagement. I was actively involved in planning, budgeting, outreach, and field team supervision.
Project Management Responsibilities:
National Advocacy and Research Desk (2011–2012)
- Established a Delhi-based advocacy desk to coordinate national efforts
- Consolidated and managed cross-state advocacy data and outputs
- Coordinated YUVA’s multi-state work and built networks with NGOs and movements
Migrant Workers Project (2010–2011)
- Designed and led a city-level survey of migrant workers in Navi Mumbai
- Initiated outreach through health camps, awareness drives, and public events
- Advocated for migrant rights and conceptualized a legal aid–linked Migrant Resource Centre
- Handled financial reporting, team recruitment, and coordination
Informal Workers Program (2009–2010)
- Coordinated with trade unions; facilitated training and policy awareness
- Led mobilization efforts and community engagement activities
- Assisted in financial reporting and proposal development.
