
Pankaj Kumar
I am a senior leader with 18+ years of international development experience (10 years in senior leadership position... | United Kingdom
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Pankaj Kumar’s Expertise I am a senior leader with 18+ years of international development experience (10 years in senior leadership position and continuing) in different countries- Liberia, Bangladesh, Zambia, Nepal and Ethiopia (country roles); Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe (regional roles). I offer strategy, programme, people management and operations skills in humanitarian and development contexts. I have worked from the field level to the global headquarters and can easily bridge the gaps between field realities and HQ policies and strategy. I love to work with people from different cultures and solve challenges that organisations constantly face with a curiosity and growth mindset. I have developed a passion for supporting the provision of human rights for those people who are marginalised and discriminated. My key values and skills are. •Leadership Values and Skills: My core values are empowerment, empathy, humility, respect, authenticity, inspiration, passion & commitment, consistency, curiosity, and integrity. fairness. My skills include relationship-building, adaptability, strategic thinking, innovation, strategic communication, a culture of accountability, and cultural sensitivity. •Strategic Planning: Developing country strategic plans and translating vision to execution. I developed at least three country strategic plans, •Thematic Knowledge: Technical knowledge and skills in - relevant national and international standards such as the Sphere, Core Humanitarian Standards, child protection, climate justice, economic justice, gender justice, social and political justice, migration, displacement, early response and recovery, localisation, de-colonization and anti-racism, etc. •Programme Quality: Knowledge and skills in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, research, conflict sensitivity, resilience, context analysis, partnership, localisation, anti-racism, feminist approach etc. •Advocacy: Leading advocacy strategies, campaigning strategies and influencing policymakers. •Donor Engagement and Resource Mobilization: Extensive experience with various donors (bi-lateral, multi-lateral, trust & foundations, and high net individuals) and successfully developed more than 100 grants. •Innovation: Developed products and process innovation across different projects in humanitarian and development contexts. •Change Management: Leading large-scale change processes and developing different components for successful organisation functioning I aspire to be in an executive leadership position and contribute to the common good of the world.
Pankaj Kumar’s Current Industry Start Network
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Kumar’s Prior Industry
Muniwar Abad Charitable Trust
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Development Support Centre
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United Nations
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Concern Worldwide
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Oxfam
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Plan International
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Freelance With International Agencies
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Christian Aid
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Welthungerhilfe
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Member Board of Trustees
Wed Nov 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Welthungerhilfe
Country Director
Mon May 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Christian Aid
Country Director (Bangladesh) and Interim Global Climate Justice Lead (Oct 2022 - January 2023)
Sat Feb 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon May 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Freelance With International Agencies
Consultant
Sun Apr 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Feb 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Plan International
Head of Programmes (Ethiopia)
Wed Jan 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Dec 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Concern Worldwide
Assistant Country Director- Programmes (Ethiopia)
Sat May 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Dec 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Concern Worldwide
Regional Emergency Programme Advisor (Southern Africa)
Fri Aug 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat May 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Oxfam
Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Advisor (South Asia)
Fri Sep 01 2006 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Aug 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Concern Worldwide
Programme Development Officer
Sat Jan 01 2005 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Sep 01 2006 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
United Nations
UNV Programme Planning and Assessment Expert- UNMIL
Sun Aug 01 2004 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Dec 01 2004 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
United Nations
Project Officer (Livelihoods)- United Nations Development Programme
Thu Mar 01 2001 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jul 01 2004 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Development Support Centre
Programme Officer (Research, Monitoring & Documentation)
Sat Aug 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Mar 01 2001 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Muniwar Abad Charitable Trust
Programme Officer (Sanitation)
Thu Aug 01 1996 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Jul 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)