Linnet Damien CDPM®

Experience

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  RGAVP (Rajasthan Grameen Ajeevika Vikas Parishad)

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  Block Manager

  Led gender-transformative livelihoods and village cooperative programs across 140 rural villages in India, fostering sustainable development and community empowerment. Promoted women’s cooperative societies to drive livelihood initiatives and social action, creating platforms for economic and social advancement. Directed training and capacity-building efforts to strengthen gender-responsive practices at the village level, empowering women’s groups and advocating for gender equality within community structures. Show less

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  United Way Delhi NCR

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  Community Manager

  Designed, implemented, and managed multi-stakeholder projects at the pan-India level, fostering collaboration and impact across diverse regions. Led strategic partnerships and collaborations between governmental and non-governmental organizations at both national and regional levels, ensuring alignment with program goals and community needs. Developed and implemented gender-responsive program assessment tools to evaluate systemic barriers faced by children (0-9 years) and adolescent girls (10-19 years) in underserved communities, driving data-informed interventions and promoting equity and inclusivity. Show less

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  Thinkthrough Consulting

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  Project Management Consultant

  Led the Program Management Unit for nationwide education, livelihoods, women's leadership, and empowerment initiatives in collaboration with not-for-profit organizations across India. Spearheaded project ideation and development, with a focus on designing and implementing robust Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems to support community-driven projects. Facilitated consultations with local partners and government stakeholders, ensuring all initiatives were grounded in the principles of social justice, intersectionality, and gender inclusivity, driving impactful and sustainable change at the grassroots level Show less

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  HPIC

  May 2022 - Feb 2025

  In my role as a Program Manager at HPIC, I oversee a diverse portfolio of SRMNCAH development projects across our focus countries, focusing on gender-responsive programming and community participation. I lead the design and implementation of MEAL using RBM frameworks, ensuring financial oversight and compliance with donor standards.

  • Program Manager

    May 2023 - Feb 2025

  • Program Development Coordinator

    May 2022 - May 2023
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  Canadian Lutheran World Relief

  Feb 2025 - now

  Program Manager