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SHORT-TERM CONSULTANT
Professional Summary
Motivated renewable energy and climate consultant with 15 years of experience and a record of building partnerships with international institutions, policy makers, private sector, civil society to translate ideas into action. Significant cross-cultural experience with extensive global networks in the climate and energy sector.
Skills
  • Program development and implementation
  • Renewable energy & climate change background
  • Knowledge management
  • Partnership building 
  • Strategic planning
  • Technical writing & research
Work History
06/2016 to Current
Short-term ConsultantWORLD BANK/ESMAP – Washington, DC
  • Drafted technical paper analyzing and comparing experience from micro-hydro power programs in Rwanda and Nepal.





06/2014 to 04/2016
DirectorUnited Nations Foundation – Washington, DC
  • Led engagement on the Clean Energy Mini-grids Partnership (in collaboration with DFID, UNEP, World Bank and others) under the Sustainable Energy for All initiative. Developed a 5-year strategic plan for the Partnership.
  • Mobilized global community of practice and led knowledge management for the Partnership. Highlighted sector best practices via donor-funded quarterly newsletter, organized action learning workshops, on-line forums and social media tools to foster learning.
  • Led strategic engagement for increasing energy access in South Asia through the use of decentralized renewable energy technologies.  
  • Spearheaded the creation of the only country-wide off-grid Clean Energy Access Network in India supported by USAID and other donors. Boosted Network membership in South Asia. ​






08/2011 to 06/2014
Deputy DirectorUN Foundation – Washington, DC
  • Initiated and built the Energy Access Practitioner Network (EAPN) from a 20-member community into a 2300 member network representing 200 countries as part of a 3-person team.
  • Provided technical support and coordination to Working Groups on Finance and Investment and Mini-grids leading to recommendations presented to Sustainable Energy for All and shared widely in the sector.
  • Directed the production of annual business plans and quarterly reports to set goals and measure progress of the energy access program.


01/2006 to 07/2011
Associate DirectorUN Foundation – Washington DC
  • Drafted recommendations for a post-2012 climate agreement as part of a three-member team. Recommendations were endorsed by 70 former Heads of State, presented at the 2007 Gleneagles Dialogue meeting, and reflected in the Bali Action Plan.
  • Managed relationships with partners including civil society, corporate entities, and international institutions. Served as the focal point for the program with internal staff as well as external partners.
  • Convened stakeholder consultations, incorporated relevant input and helped finalize technical reports on climate change mitigation, adaptation, technology and finance.


11/2004 to 12/2005
Program AssociateUN Foundation – Washington DC
  • Initiated the first region-focused program within the organization.
  • Managed a portfolio of $3 million project grants in South Asia focusing on biodiversity, renewable energy, and children's health.

04/2002 to 07/2004
Program AssociateWorld Neighbors – Oklahoma City, OK
  • Monitored contract compliance for donor-funded projects totaling $5 million across 9 countries.
  • Reviewed program plans, advised on allocation of grant funding and drafted progress report for donors. Organized global conference to share lessons learned.
  • Focal point to coordinate information flow and program reporting with field staff.


06/2001 to 08/2001
InternWorld Resources Institute – Washington, DC
  • Designed indicators as part of a team to measure citizens' right of access to information, participation, and justice in environmental decision-making. The project was accepted as a Principle 10 Initiative of the UN.


04/1998 to 03/1999
ResearcherCenter for Science and Environment – Delhi, India
  • Assisted in creating a worldwide network of experts in global environmental governance. Authored monthly newsletter to highlight key developments.
  • Researched international agreements for an annual publication on global environmental governance.
  • Authored articles on environmental themes for Down to Earth, a bi-monthly magazine published by the organization.


Education
Dec. 2001
Master of Arts: International Affairs
Ohio University - Ohio
  • Dean's Citation for Outstanding Leadership Contribution to Ohio University.
  • Certificate of Recognition for leadership contribution to the International Students Union.  
  • International Student Union Secretary





May 1998
Master of Philosophy: Geography
Delhi School of Economics - Delhi
  • Recipient of Junior Research Fellowship in Rural Development



May 1995
Master of Arts: Geography
Delhi School of Economics - Delhi
  • Recipient of  University Merit Scholarship



May 1993
Bachelor of Arts: Geography
Miranda House College - Delhi
Selected Publications
  • 2015) Contributing Author, United Nations Foundation, "Investing for Energy Access: 2015 Directory of Funding and Investment Opportunities", www.energyaccess.org/wp- content/uploads/2015/12/InvestmentDirectory2015.pdf.
  • 2015) Reviewer, Asian Development Bank, Sustainable Energy for All, "Tracking Progress in the Asia- Pacific: A Summary Report".
  • http://www.adb.org/publications/se4all-tracking-progress-asia-pacific-summary-report (2014) Reviewer, Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Program, "Mini-grids Policy Toolkit: Policy and Business Frameworks for Successful Mini-grids Roll-out".
  • http://www.ruralelec.org/fileadmin/DATA/Documents/06_Publications/INENSUS-Toolkit-EN- 21x21-web- OK.pdf (2013) Lead Rural Energy Contributor, REN21, Renewables 2013 Global Status Report, http://www.ren21.net/Portals/0/documents/Resources/GSR/2013/GSR2013_lowres.pdf (2012) United Nations Foundation, "Energy Access Practitioner Network: Towards Achieving Universal Energy Access by 2030".
  • http://energyaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/EAPN-Towards- Achieving-Universal- Energy-Access-by-2030.pdf (2009) United Nations Foundation, "Facilitating an International Agreement on Climate Change: Adaptation to Climate Change".
  • http://www.unfoundation.org/assets/pdf/adaptation_to_climate_change.pdf.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • WORLD BANK/ESMAP
  • United Nations Foundation
  • UN Foundation
  • World Neighbors
  • World Resources Institute
  • Center for Science and Environment

School Attended

  • Ohio University
  • Delhi School of Economics
  • Miranda House College

Job Titles Held:

  • Short-term Consultant
  • Director
  • Deputy Director
  • Associate Director
  • Program Associate
  • Intern
  • Researcher

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : International Affairs
    Master of Philosophy : Geography
    Master of Arts : Geography
    Bachelor of Arts : Geography

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