Ratul Saha

Experience

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  Presidency College

  Sept 2003 - Jun 2005

  Research Scholar

  Responsible for conducting literature reviews, collected and analyzed data, prepared materials for submission to granting agencies; and supervised undergraduate students working on assigned research projects.

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  Jungle Lodges & Resorts Limited., Bangalore (Govt Of Karnataka)

  Jun 2006 - May 2008

  Resident Manager, Dubare Elephant Camp

  1. Oversee all aspects of ecotourism zone in Dubare Reserve Forest2. Conceptualized eco-lodge for Government of Karnataka including its implementation and operationalization3. Led team of staff to deliver high quality services in ecotourism according to company standards and reputation to nature enthusiasts4. Conceptualized & planned tourism promotion and development modalities for business development (development of tourism websites, marketing materials, manuals, etc.)5. Developed and implemented first ever Conservation area plan (CAP) in organization which also included conservation utility analysis part for ecotourism management and business planning Show less

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  IL&FS Ecosmart Ltd.

  May 2008 - Apr 2010

  Assistant Manager

  1. Served as subject matter expert (SME) on Natural Resource Management and policies2. Developed, designed, and executed Natural Resource Management projects (comprehensive environmental management plan for Alang Sosiya Ship Breaking Yard, Gujarat)3. Formulated and implemented plans for environmental programs (Integrated waste management and Green Games plan for Common Wealth Games Delhi, 2010)4. Managed high-value existing business partnerships to deliver on objectives and maximize corporate revenue, support and awareness [led strategy and implemented activities of Environmental Information Centre (EIC), PPP initiative between Ecosmart and the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India; and clearinghouse of environmental data needed for preparation and review of Environmental impact assessment (EIAs)]5. Performed environmental site assessments and provide recommendations (EIA of GIFT City, Ahmedabad and City Development Plan, Delhi)6. Prepared DPRs and Bid documents on eco-development, ecotourism, afforestation and CDM issues for various funding agencies like ADB, NEC, MoEFCC and State Government of Rajasthan, India Show less

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  WWF-India

  Apr 2010 - Feb 2021

  1. Oversee all aspects of Sundarbans Program2. Manage all WWF projects on protected area management, adaptation to climate change, sustainable development, and nature conservation in Sundarbans region3. Develop high impact concept notes and new projects to seamlessly fit into and aid attainment of objectives of Sundarbans Program4. Spearhead implementation of program rules, frameworks and tool-kits to facilitate smooth change management process5. Devised, implemented and monitored program plans and schedules6. Contribute to building and maintaining relationships and networking with donors, local and national governments, international bodies, NGOs as well as media and other stakeholders7. Line manage, coach and assure professional development of Program staff8. Developed partnerships with Government stakeholders (developed strategy to develop climate smart local self-governance which includes options for sustainable livelihood: strong institutions, expanding livelihood asset base and climate resilient public good & services and conservation constituencies in Indian Sundarbans)9. Build capacity of Government agencies in finalizing strategic and management plans and look beyond conventional tiger management strategies (instrumental in establishing long term ecological observatories for tiger habitat management)10. Lead trans boundary initiatives (adaptation to climate change, sustainable development, and nature conservation) in Sundarbans delta in association with Govt. of West Bengal, World Bank, Govt. of People's Republic of Bangladesh and civil societies in Bangladesh Show less 1. Key member and lead nature conservation portfolio (species, habitats, and local communities) of Sundarbans Program team2. Oversee, manage and facilitate design of nature conservation portfolio, monitoring, evaluation and research, donor relations and resource mobilization strategies3. Fundraise and strategically support to Sundarban Program team with special emphasis on establishing linkages with community in given climate vulnerability context for integrated conservation and development4. Promote quality, learning, effectiveness and accountability and design strategies to scale up best practices (developed methodology for estimation of tigers and their prey in Sundarbans, subsequently adopted and notified by National Tiger Conservation Authority of India as standard protocol)5. Facilitate establishment and implementation of standards of accountability, effectiveness and efficiency in team6. Line manage and assure professional development of nature conservation portfolio team staff members7. Nature conservation portfolio improvement and focus on innovation through interdisciplinary research for informed protected area management (spearhead in preparing the State of Art Report on Biodiversity ; first-of-its-kind detailed baseline of biodiversity that provides critical evaluation of current state of biodiversity in changing climate)8. Building strategic partnerships with government agencies, academia, communities and conservation organizations Show less

  • Landscape Coordinator, Sundarbans

    Jan 2015 - Feb 2021

  • Coordinator, Biodiversity Conservation - Sundarbans

    Apr 2010 - Dec 2014
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  EY

  Feb 2021 - now

  Senior Consultant