Shakuntala madane

Curriculum Vitae

Shakuntala Madane
CAREER OBJECTIVE

To leverage my expertise in community development by implementing livelihood programs, vocational training with life skills education, watershed and agricultural projects, self-help group (SHG) formation, capacity-building training, and water supply schemes. I have extensive experience in overall program planning, execution, and monitoring.

PROGRAM & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

TATA Strive, Pune

Lead - Community Mobilization & Livelihood Expert (Since 26/06/2024)

• Responsible for SHG federation formation across eight administrative wards in the PCMC area.
• Managing livelihood aspects such as business development planning, promoting livelihood linkages, and supporting SHG women in sustainable livelihood options.
• Conducting capacity-building programs on livelihood, microfinance, and market linkages.
• Overseeing overall administration and reporting.

SOS Children’s Village, Pune

Team Leader, Family Strengthening Program (22/11/2014 - 22/06/2024)

• Led the Family Strengthening (FS) and Youth Engagement & Employability Programs.
• Focused on six core components: Livelihood, Education, Health, Nutrition, Community Development, and Capacity Building.
• Identified and supported skill development for FS caregivers in livelihood activities.
• Managed the educational development and health of 900 children.
• Established Village Organizations and Bal Panchayats for SHG sustainability.
• Developed annual budgets, monthly plans, and reports for the National Office.
• Provided job-oriented training programs for 255 youth in Pune.

Global Success Foundation, Pune

Area Manager (15/06/2014 - 25/11/2014)

• Managed vocational training centres.
• Enrolled students in various courses.
• Established placement linkages for various trades.
• Formed youth clubs and SHGs.

Maharashtra Social Housing and Action League (MASHAL), Pune

Project Coordinator (04/05/2012 - 31/05/2014)

• Managed John Deere CSR "Samruddhi" project on livelihood and education.
• Implemented the "Rajiv Awaas Yojana" project with Pune Municipal Corporation.
• Handled proposal writing and documentation.

Kherwadi Social Welfare Association - YUVA PARIVARTAN, Mumbai

Cluster Coordinator (03/09/2007 - 03/05/2012)

• Independently managed CSR livelihood development projects.
• Organized career fairs, job melas, and women's empowerment seminars.
• Formed and trained SHGs, conducted need assessments, and market scans for vocational trade identification.
• Monitored and evaluated project outcomes, liaised with government bodies, and planned developmental activities.

BAIF (Bhartiya Agro Industries Foundation), Pune

Senior Project Officer (01/04/2006 - 01/08/2007)

• Monitored and facilitated watershed projects.
• Provided technical guidance and ecological restoration strategies.
• Developed project proposals and promotional materials.

GTZ (German Technical Cooperation), Pune

Junior Project Officer (01/06/2004 - 30/03/2006)

• Assessed training needs of rural women's SHGs in watershed management and agriculture.
• Developed structured training modules for women in agriculture.
• Conducted hands-on training programs.

SEVA (Ahmednagar)

Deputy Team Leader (01/01/2001 - 10/05/2004)

• Worked on Indo-German Watershed Development and Rural Water Supply Schemes.
• Led SHG formation, training, and microfinance programs.

STRENGTHS

• Hardworking, professionally committed, and proactive.
• Adaptability and teamwork-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership and program management skills.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) – Dr. Annasaheb Shinde College of Agricultural Engineering (2001) – 70%
• H.S.C. – Savitribai Phule College, Rahuri, Pune University (1997) – 60%
• S.S.C. – Savitribai Phule Vidyalay, Pune University (1995) – 72%

PERSONAL DETAILS

• Date of Birth: 16/02/1980
• Languages Known: English, Hindi, Marathi (Mother Tongue)
• Current CTC: Rs. 11,05,000/-
• Address: 19/A, Harinarayan Complex, Behind Trimurti Dhaba, Near High Toll Naka, Wadgaon B.K., Pune-411041

B. Tech in agricultural engineering