Master's in Social Work Seeks Community Development Role
1. SACHIN EKNATH KADAM
7506504129
sachinkb27@gmail.com
To utilize the acquired skills and gain more knowledge through a challenging and stimulating atmosphere in the organization for
mutual benefit
EDUCATION
M.A. (Social Work) From
Tata Institute of Social
Sciences, Mumbai (2012)
India
B.A. (Sociology) with First
Class-2010
1
st
NET (Social Work)
From UGC (December
2013) India
SET (Social Work) From
UGC conducted by
Savitribai Phule University
of Pune, Maharashtra
(November-2013)
PROFILE
Master of Arts in Social work, with the specialization of ‘Community Organization and
Development Practices’ from ‘Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)’ , Mumbai, India
10 years of experience with expertise in Project Management, Analytical Skills, Networking &
Advocacy, Interpersonal Skills, Negotiation, Team Management, Problem Solving Skills, Mobilizing
Community, Stakeholder Engagement and Management, Strategic Planning.
Work with eminent NGOs and Corporate organizations (SNEHA, Aangan Trust, UNICEF, Slum
Rehabilitation Society (SRS) and Suez Environnement) in slums of Mumbai on the issues of
Children in Conflict with Law, malnutrition, violence and abuse on women and children, referral and
counselling on HIV/AIDS, Slum Water Supply, Gender Inequality and youth Dropout.
In depth knowledge of urban and rural community organization and development with special focus
on slums in Mumbai. Training, Networking with Government, NGOs, CBOs and local representatives
in communities.
Visiting faculty on honorary basis in ‘Tilak Maharashtra University’ on specialized subjects i.e.
Community Organization, Local Self Governance and Social Policy. Also developing knowledge about
contemporary Dalit and Feminist Movement as an academic discourse.
Work also as an Agency guide for students from TISS and other Social Work Colleges and some of
the International students from Oxford, Brown, and Chicago University during my tenure in SRS.
Voluntarily associated with ‘New Resolution of India’, ‘ Manav Abhyas Sangh’ and ‘Blue Sky’ as
founder member.
Sincere, diligent and ability in handling multiple priorities with a genuine interest in personal and
professional development on working judiciously and methodically.
Technical Skills: MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), DTP, Hardware and Networking, & Internet Applications
EXPERIENCE
A. Suez Environnement, Mumbai
Project Name : Mumbai Water Distribution Improvement Program
Objective : To provide 24X7 water supply to citizens of Mumbai
Period : September 2014 till date
Designation : Social Engineering Manager
• Training and orientation for “Diagnosis Report on water supply in slums”
• Facilitate slum surveys and assistance given to international expert for writing Diagnosis Report.
• Analyzed and proposed changes in MCGM water policy and rules for slums.
• Networking with City level stakeholders and government bodies to discuss water issue and proposed solutions
• Developed strategy and planning for community mobilization on facilitating with primary
• Organized city level, ward level and community stakeholder meetings.
• Conducted surveys in 650 slums from H/West, T ward, P/North, M/East, L & H/East, K/East, K/West, S & N ward
Developed network with 248 primary stakeholders in 2 pilot slums
• Conducted 8 stakeholder meetings at pilot slums with city level and ward level platform.
• Recruited of team from personal network for Water for Slum Department with help of HR Manager.
A. Slum Rehabilitation Society (SRS), Mumbai
2. Project Name : Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Slum Dwellers
Objective : To promote slum rehabilitation with cater educational, social and economic needs of slum
Period : May 2012 – August 2014
Position : Social Engineering Manager
• Initiated welfare center at Marol, Dindoshi, Dharavi, Vashi Naka & Khar.
• Organized public meetings on Dharavi Redevelopment Project
• Guidance given to International and National students from TISS and other Management colleges.
• Done data collection on Dharavi Redevelopment Plan to prepare case study for Oxford University researcher.
• Represented SRS in many CSR conferences and seminars on housing and rehabilitation
• Developed network with SRA, BMC, MHADA and MMRDA for rehabilitation work.
• Started working as Project Coordinator (Housing) additional responsibilities given as a Rehabilitation Manager (Housing
and Welfare Services).
• Started Community Welfare Centers and enrolled 500 students for skill training within a year
• Developed advocacy plan for Dharavi Redevelopment Project and implement it with CBO-NGO partners
• Developed partnership for housing and welfare with Times of India-Teach India, Pukar, PROUD, SNEHA, Bandra
Polytechnic, Dayasandan, YUVA, Hamara Shahar Abhiyan, Vedanta Computer Institutes and Doctor Eye Hospital, CSR
etc.
B. Aangan Trust, Mumbai
Project Name : ‘Chauraha’ (Community Recreation Centre for vulnerable children/children conflict with law)
Objective : To change the behavior of the children through life skill training and self-realization
Period : January 2009 –May 2010
Designation : Program officer
• Managed recreation centre for children in conflict with law.
• Networking, advocacy and community mobilization for youth & community resources
• Facilitated short film making process “Jaan Shaan Iman” which included vulnerable children as actors from Sangam
Nagar center. Film was recognized by Kiran Rao and Anurag Kashyap at Mehboob Studio during Mid-March 2011.
• Life skill and Career Pathway sessions imbedded to 150 children from Sangam Nagar Center under Pragati project.
C. Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS), Prof. P. K. Shajahan, Mumbai
Project Name : Ph.D. Research
Objective : To collect data from Mumbra, Jogeshwari and Dharavi
Period : January 2008 –January 2009
Position : Research Assistant (Data collection)
• Conduct FGDs with minority groups
• Conduct recorded interviews with semi structured questionnaire
• Help researcher to translate data from Marathi to English and Hindi to English
D. People’s Health Organization (PHO), J. J. Hospital, Byculla, Mumbai
Project Name : Taxi Men Project (Awareness and referral to migrate population)
Objective : To collect data from Mumbra, Jogeshwari and Dharavi
Period : February 2007 –December 2008
Designation : Community Organizer cum Ttrainer
• Organized medical camps for high risk population at sites
• Referral for HIV test at 4 major government hospitals (MDACS testing labs)
• Organized events on HIV/AIDS awareness
• Conducted free condom distribution drive at red light areas for CSW and high risk population
E. Society for Nutrition Education Health Action (SNEHA), Dharavi, Mumbai
Project Name : Micro Planning (Funded by UNICEF)
Objective : To mobilize community to prepare issue based plan of action
Period : February 2006 –January 2007
Designation : Community Organizer
• Implemented Micro Planning project in ‘Dharavi.’
• Done networking, advocacy and community mobilization for implementation of project.
• Conducted 5days workshop for each batch to impart Micro Planning training to 450 selected volunteers
• 50 Slum Action Committees formed in slum pockets at Dharavi under Micro Planning Project
3. F. Manav Abhyas Sangh
Project Name : Training and Awareness
Objective : Create awareness, disseminate knowledge and facilitate skill development
Period : March 2003 to December 2005
Designation : Facilitator on honorary basis (Part time)
• Organized ‘Self Study Guidance Workshop’ for HSC and SSC students
• Facilitated sessions on Snake and Nature, Street Play, Science and Miracle, Team Work, Career Guidance, Personality
Development, Goal Setting, Time Management, Self-Awareness.
Workshops, Conferences and Trainings:
• Workshop on Disaster Management organised by Sarista Foundation, UNICEF and MCGM at Sion Hospital in year 2006
• Workshop on Forum Theater facilitated by Mr. Sanjay Ganguly (Culcutta) organized by ‘Point of View’ in 2005-06
• Workshop on HIV/AIDS and human anatomy at MDACS in the year 2007
• National Seminar on Social Work Academia in year 2011 at TISS
• Photography Video shooting workshop organized by Aangan Trust at Bombay Central at 2009
• Seminar on Housing Policy by UN-Habitat in the year 2013
• Workshop on Housing Rights by MASHAL at Balgandharv, Pune in the year 2014
• Spoken English Training of Trainers from British Council and Times of India under Teach India Program in the year 2014
• REBT workshop organized by IPH-Thane and facilitated by Dr. Chimote in the year 2016
Internship and Field Work and Volunteerism:
Door Step School, Jan Sahas (Devas, MP), Pahal (Ujjain, MP), Kashtkari Sanghatana, Times of India-Teach India Program, Stree
Mukti Sanghatana, PUKAR, CORO, YUVA, Hamara Shahar Abhiyan and
PERSONAL DETAILS
Permanent Address : C-402, Milind Nagar Co-op. Hsg., Society Labour Camp, Matunga, Mumbai-400019.
Language known : English, Hindi, and Marathi
Hobbies : Participate in workshops and seminars, organize awareness sessions, traveling, discussion on current
affairs and express opinion on it and read newspapers and journals.
Date of Birth : 23
rd
June 1984
Ref.: 1. Mr. Jitendra Sali (PRO WDIP-Suez-India)-7506518017
Place: - Mumbai
Date : 27.10.2016
(Sachin Eknath Kadam)