Rajesh Pisharody

Area of Expertise:

• Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
• Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS
• Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
• Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child

Professional Experience:

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Health Education and Promotion - Clear vision and effective operational management of programs for marginalized communities impacted by health issues addressing the psycho-social and medical determinants that impact the cascade of health care and quality of life and connecting communities to primary healthcare and psycho-social support.

Negotiation, Advocacy and Protection - Ensure inclusiveness, protection and advocacy for displaced populations in resettlement services using a right -based approach. Strongly advocate for equitable solutions including access to prevention, harm reduction and rehabilitation services for sex workers, prisoners, LGBTIQ and indigenous communities.

Program, Financial and Human Resource Management - Proven ability to create opportunities and deliver innovative and solution focused community programs. Exemplify best practices in program design, implementation, evaluation, monitoring, writing reports and budget management. Provide effective and regular performance evaluations of staff, volunteers and interns.

Strategic Planning and Strengthening Stakeholder Partnerships - Strategic thinker who translates strategy into solutions. Systematic engagement with multi-sectoral agencies, civil society organizations, advisory committees, funders, donors, national and local government agencies to meet the continuous complex changing needs of marginalized communities impacted and served.

Community Mobilization, Collaboration and Capacity Building - Successful mobilization of communities and resources, through participatory and collaborative processes, to build community capacity and promote long term sustainability among vulnerable populations.