CURRICULUM

1. Family name 2. First names 3. Date of birth 4. Nationality 5. Civil status 6. Education: Institution
Andhra University Andhra University Andhra University

VITAE

: : :

PAMMINA SATYA CHANDRASEKHARA RAO

1ST June, 1960

: : From
August 1977 August 1980 November 1982

INDIAN MARRIED

To
May 1980 August 1982 November 1983 B. Sc

Degree
M. Sc (Resources Development Tech) M. Sc (Geo- Engineering)

7.

Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic) Language

Telugu Tongue) Hindi English (Mother

Reading 1 1 1

Speaking 1 1 1

Writing 1 1 1

8.

Membership of professional bodies: Member in different Non-profit Organisations in

India

9. Other skills:
Working knowledge of computers applications (MS-Word, Excel, Power point, Email, etc) Internet,

10. Present position 11. Years within the firm 12. Key qualifications

: :

Freelance Consultant NA

: (relevant to the assignment)

Experience in development sector for more than 27 years with Government, National level
NGOs and INGO, funding programmes supported by UNDP, DFID and INGO in Natural Resource Management, Watershed Management, Groundwater and Hydrogeology, climate change, rural lively hoods and food security, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Well versed in using the Participatory approaches - PRA, RRA, participatory planning, Micro planning and Net Planning, implementation and management. Strong experience of project identification, project planning and development of rural development projects related to environment, socio- economic development, Poverty alleviation; proposal writing, developing log frames and log frame analysis. Experience with community-based development projects and also working with CBOs and indigenous people Extensive experience in Pre-funding appraisals of Concepts, Projects and Organisations

 Has conducted impact assessments (including ex-ante and post ex-ante), monitoring and evaluation and socio-economic research including large-scale baseline surveys, data management and data analysis. Has the experience in capacity building in specific themes like drinking water and sanitation, Natural Resources Management, watershed management and local Self Governance Has expertise in Formulation, Technical Backstopping and Management of community based environmentally sound Natural Resources and watershed programmes, Climate Change ,Drinking water and Sanitation, local self governance, Livelihood Analysis, etc. Has the adequate experience in Programme Co-ordination, Support and Management, Grant Management, institutional assessment, Community Development, Baseline and Feasibility studies

13.

Specific experience in the region:

Country India Swaziland Date from - Date to
26 years Specified in S.No.14 14th April to 3rd May 2009, 23rd August to 13th September, 2009 and 15th November to 4th December 2009, 1st July to 20th July, 2010 and 25th August 10th September, 2010, 11TH -26TH May 2011, 11th to 26th February, 2012

14. Professional experience

Date from Date to 14.10.2003 Till Date Locati on Visakh apatna m India Compan y Freelance Develop ment Consultan t Position Description

Freelance Participatory Planning for developing concepts, Consultant project proposals for Natural Resources Management, Food Security and Livelihoods, Water & Sanitation, Livelihoods, Local Governance, Water Management, micro-credit, womens empowerment, financial and budget management, personnel and administration,

etc Project Accompaniment /Hand Holding Support: Local level NGOs in strategic and project

planning, Feasibility studies and needs assessment, project proposal development and writing, Coordination, Management, Review and Reporting, Micro- Planning, water harvesting and related support infrastructures for German Agro Action, DFID, CASA, KFW, Action Aid, MISEREOR,KIOS, KNH, NABARD, Government, etc

Technical

Livelihoods, Food security, NRM, Watershed Management, Climate Change, Rural Development (Community infrastructure),Income Generation, etc for Christian Children Fund, FORRAD, IGSSS, IFAD and GAA Monitoring and Evaluation: Food Security and Livelihoods, Water and Natural Resources Management, Education projects for Boomrang Family Foundation (Netherlands), German Agro Action, CASA, European Commission, etc.

Feasibility

and

Appraisals:

13.6.1998 To 03 10.2003

New Delhi, India

Develop ment Alternativ es

Sr. Scientist (NRM) & Sr.Progra m Executive

27 01 998 To 04 06 1998

MUMB AI

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Associate Manager

11 01 1988 To 10.01.1998

Gwalio r& Raipur, India

Action For Food Productio n (AFPRO)

Sr. HydroGeologist Unit In charge

Worked for Funded Programmes -UNDP-GEF-Small Grants Programme as Senior Scientist (Natural Resources Management) and DFID Poorest Area Civil Society (PACS- Phase I) Programme at Middle Management Level General Programmes - Planning using Participatory tools, Programmes/Projects Development, , Technical Back stopping in Drinking water and Sanitation Natural Resources Management, Food Security and Livelihoods, Watershed Management, Climate Change, etc. Participatory Project planning, Monitoring, Implementation, Technical backstopping on environmentally sound projects and Knowledge Management in three provinces of India primarily in remote rural areas for enhancing Tribal communitys Livelihood and quality of life through Natural Resources Management. Participatory planning, supporting, development, monitoring and reviewing community development projects of grassroots NGOs, Programme Management, Knowledge management on different themes, development of environmentally friendly agricultural production programmes with a focus on Rural Development (Community infrastructure), Water-Resources, Natural Resources Management, Drinking water and Sanitation, Groundwater surveys, Livelihoods and Food Security supported by Swiss

Development Cooperation (SDC), Christian Aid, Action Aid, DANIDA, EZE, LWR, Government, etc. Worked on

08 04 1986 To 05 07 1986 17 07 1986 0 13 10 1986 01 12 1984 To 25 03 1986 20 10 1986 To 25 12 1987

Andhr a Prades h, India Andhr a Prades h India

Governm ent of Andhra Pradesh, India Consultan cy Firm

Hydrogeologist

Networking/Partnerships with NGOs on environmental issues, studies on the socio- economic conditions of the Conflict infested areas of Bandits/Decoits, Studies on mapping of fresh and brackish water (Groundwater) conditions in desert prone and drought prone areas for the vulnerable populations, Developed (40 watershed -land and water management) projects., implemented and monitored 10 projects on Watershed Management, Drinking Water ( site selection, drilling supervision, drinking water infra structure development, water quality, etc) and Sanitation. Technical backstopping in Irrigation Management through peoples participation, site selection design of installation of groundwater infrastructure for the vulnerable sections. Providing Technical inputs in site selection of Groundwater Development and infrastructure for different purposes and clients.

Hydrogeologist

03.12. 1983 To 28.2. 1984 , 10.4.1984 TO 31.5. 1984, 3.7.1984 TO 31.8.1984

Andhr a Prades h India

Governm ent of Andhra Pradesh

Hydrogeologist

Advise on installation of drinking water points through piped water schemes and hand pumps, supervision of drilling and installation in the villages where water scarcity exists.

15A. Other relevant information (e.g., Publications)

Worked on a published report namely "State of Environment for South Asia" and my contribution is on Water Security for which was a part of the document for Earth Summit 2002. A Study on Chambal Ravines-A Glimpses of the Scenario-supported by Action Aid, Studied the status, nature and extent of soil erosion in Chambal region of Bhind and Morena districts of M.P., development efforts and their impacts, social and economic issues, analysis, institutes working on ravines and their experience, strategies to combat menace of ravines, recommendations, etc.

Prepared number of Project Proposals for funding to Grassroot NGOs, Donors and Corporate
NGOs in the areas of Natural Resources Management, Watershed Management, Climate change, Drinking water and sanitation, Food security and Livelihoods, Local Governance, Gender/Womens empowerment, etc. 15b.References: Available on request 16. Address for Correspondence:

P S Chandrasekhara Rao H. No: 29-6-2, Lalitha colony, Dabagardens VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA,PIN: 530020 Phone: +91-0891 2571365, Mobile: +91-0-9440372156 E-mail: georao@rediffmail.com or georao123@gmail.com

TRAININGS ATTENDED Name of the Training

Surveying Geo-Electrical Surveys Geo- electrical Field Camp Engineering Geology field camp Geophysical exploration for Ground Water Economic Appraisal & Monitoring of Water Resources Projects Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Gender and Social aspects TOT

Resource Organisation
Andhra University Andhra University Andhra University Andhra University National Geophysical Research institute University of Roorkee AFPRO AFPRO New Concept

From
20.12.1980 01.10.1981 01.05.1983 13.03.1983 02.05.1988 23.05.1990 09.02.1993 03.06.1991 21.08.1994

To
10.01.1981 15.10.1981 28.05..1983 28.03.1983 15.06.1988 05.06.1990 27.02.1993 18.06.1991 02.09.1994

Local Governance Participatory Net Planning Eco Sanitation Watershed Management

Consultants PRIA WOTR RedR India WOTR

10.03.2002 12.04.2004 02.03.2010 19.04.2011

15.03.2002 16.04.2004 05.03.2010 22.04.2011

Assignments Handled
1. Project Planning, Development and Proposal Writing:

Developed 70 odd Rural Development / Community Development Projects for the

vulnerable groups for different Donors

A project proposal developed on Baineru Watershed An initiation in Land and Water

Management for improving the Livelihoods of Tribal Community at West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh for Ministry of Rural Development (CAPART) - India

project proposal developed on Community based Watershed Development programme for Livelihoods development at Badagaon, District Bundi Rajasthan for Ministry of Rural Development (CAPART) - India children at Jaipur district, Rajasthan for Christian Children Fund.

A Project proposal on Livelihood creations for vulnerable community of sponsored A project proposal on Empowering the Rural Women to address the issue of Violence
against Women of two districts of Madhya Pradesh for DFID supported programme.

Perspective Development Plan for a Fisher Folk Network called KERATAM based at
Visakhapatnam, A.P. on fisher folk issues for Action Aid.

Project Development for local NGOs on Integrated Water Resources Development

Programme in coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, India

Project Development on Enabling Livelihoods An Attempt to Attaining Millennium

Development Goals in coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, India

Developed a project on Empowerment of women (social, political and economical) for

strengthening the development process to realize the rights and entitlements in Sarguja, Chhattishgarh state for KIOS Finland

Perspective Document for a NGO on Empowerment of Women through Cooperative

Approach for SWISS AID Proposal Development on Enabling Livelihoods of Rural Artisans (Blacksmith) to become Self-reliant in Sarguja District, Chhattishgarh State for NCRI, Government of India Proposal development for a NGO on Ending Poverty through Drought Mitigation strategies- Attaining Millennium Development Goals ( Euros-90,000) supported by MISEREOR Developed a proposal on Empowerment of the marginalized (SC) communities in Jharkhand for their socio- economic transformation for a NGO in Jharkhand which is supported by Christian Aid-DFID under IPAP. Proposal development on Natural Resources Regeneration to address poverty and food security through Integrated Watershed Approach in Swaziland, South .Africa. The watershed project planned the first time in its kind in the Swaziland where parts of the country face the recurring drought.

2. Pre Funding Appraisals/Validation:

Appraised/Assessed more than 600 Project Concepts in the areas of environment, social and
rural development (Community infrastructure Water projects), rights and entitlements for funding support through UNDP-GEF-SGP, DFID PACS PhaseI and other INGOs which were implemented by civil society primarily the NGOs

Appraisal of six NGO partners in Jharkhand for technical feasibility, developing monitoring
systems and budget review for German Agro Action (GAA), programme supported by European Commission, implemented through an Indian partner FORRAD, New Delhi.

Validation of 125 Detailed Project Proposals on Environment, Socio- economic, Drinking water,
Food Security and Livelihoods for UNDP-GEF-SGP, DFID PACS PhaseI and other INGOs

Socio-technical project appraisals for different NGOs of Bundelkhand regions of M.P. and U.P.
India funded by EED through FORRAD

Validation of Four Detailed Project Proposals for improving the livelihood status of the
vulnerable communities for Government of Maharastra, India which was funded by IFAD. 3. Programme/Project Monitoring, Review and Evaluations:

Carried out an Evaluation on Drinking Water and sanitation for a Funding agency in Madhya
Pradesh

Evaluated project on Drinking water for the Millions in Datia district, Madhya Pradesh,
India supported by Hinduja Foundation, Bombay, India.

A Mid Term Evaluation of Educational Infrastructure for Poor School Children in Andhra
Pradesh, India for Boomrang Family Foundation, Netherlands

Evaluated a project on Sustainable development through Food Security in Gondia

Block, Dhenkanal district, Orissa, India for NYSASDRI- NGO managed by German Agro Action(GAA) supported by European Commission

Project Evaluation on Tribal Development through Womens participation in SelfGovernance- Bilaspur district, Chhattishgarh, India for a local NGO supported by CASA. Involved as one of the Team Members as Natural Resources Management Expert for European Commission supported Impact Evaluation and Documentation of Good Practices of EU Co-Financed NGO supported Rural Livelihood Projects in India . 4. Programme Coordination and Management:

Developed

40 Natural Resources Management projects through Watershed approaches in India for supported by various funding agencies like Action Aid, Christian Aid, Lutheran World Relief, MISEREOR, Government of India, etc. Managed and coordinated a number of water related projects of different sizes in India implemented through NGOs

Assisted in Developing a Package programme on Gwalior Package-An Ecological

Approach with a focus on watershed development, comprising a group of 14 NGOs from M.P and U.P, India supported by Christian Aid and Lutheran World Relief and also coordinated and managed 6 projects for implementation.

Facilitating Projects development and Orientation to NGOs on common issues pertaining to

Food Security and Livelihoods for Indo- Global Service Society (IGSSS) for their Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa clusters through rights based approach

 Handholding support to the project on Natural Resources Regeneration to address poverty

and food security through Integrated Watershed Approach in Swaziland, South .Africa implemented by a local NGO managed by Kindernothilfe e.V.(KNH) supported by the Government of Germany (BMZ)

5. Project Accompaniment Handholding support

This is a primarily a project management service on behalf of the resource organizations or agreement with the resource organization and the implementing organization. Services include project planning, development, periodic monitoring, reporting both technical and financial, assistance and facilitation to the implementing organization on management, technical backstopping, linkages and capacity building. Handholding support to NGOs in project planning, project development, proposal writing, project coordination, management and review in rural development projects(Community infrastructure), micro planning, technical backstopping in water and watershed/catchment management, Natural resources regeneration, Livelihoods and Food Security, women empowerment, accessing rights and entitlements, Climate change adoption, capacity building and skill enhancement, etc. supported by Government and other agencies like Christian Aid, MISEREOR, GAA, IGSSS, etc. Facilitated in strategic planning for a NGO Network working on Watershed Development in Orissa state Handholding support under Corporate Social Responsibility project in Chhattishgarh state, India supported by Government of India Handholding support to a German based NGO Kindernothilfe e.V for planning, capacity building, technical backstopping and Proposal development for a Natural Resources Regeneration to address poverty and food security through Integrated Watershed Approach in Swaziland since 2009 (2 to 3 times in a year). 6. Feasibility and Baseline Surveys

A framework on Baseline collection and analysis for Local Self Governance Project for
DFID supported programme. Baseline studies and analysis for number of projects on socio-economic and economic indicators.

Feasibility study for setting up a Mini Drinking Water Plant in rural areas for a corporate
NGO (Naandi Foundation) based at Andhra Pradesh

Feasibility study of for Developmental Interventions in Krishna River Basin area, Andhra Pradesh for Cairn Energy India Group through SEEDS, New Delhi. under the
Corporate Social Responsibility.

Strategic planning of improvement of indigenous

tribal livelihoods addressing Millennium Development Goals for a Network of NGOs in Jharkhand provinces, India which is managed by Indo- Global Service Society (IGSSS) Conducted Feasibility Studies for NGO projects in different provinces in India Micro-Planning of 15 villages for developing a Proposal on NRM issues for a local NGO in Orissa for NABARD (a National Level Public Sector Bank) Acted as a Consultant for a Feasibility study of social and developmental issues for a power generation project in Orissa for GMR Group under CSR activity 7. Technical Backstopping

 Mapping of sweet and brackish water zones in Chaumah block of Mathura district,
U.P. India for Swiss Development Cooperation Conducted Geo-hydrological surveys, analysed 300 Water samples, assisted in supervision of test drilling and report preparation. Monitoring of Water quality programmes in 3 villages of Gohad Block, Bhind district, M.P, India. Under CAPART-NAWDA umbrella Porgramme. The programme dealt with identification of villages, timely conducted water quality monitoring for physical, chemical and biological aspects for 2 years. Tube well technical study in the coastal districts of Orissa in the Project areas for DANIDA, Orissa, India. Carried out hand pump breakdowns, analyze the litho log of drilled formations, designing of tube well and assisted in hand pump installation, water quality analysis and remedial measures. Around 60 hand pumps were identified where the water quality problems such as salinity and iron occurs in the area. Trends in groundwater exploration, development and Management in Thar Desert region, Rajasthan, India for Swiss Development Co-operation. The task involves hydrogeological, geophysical and hydro-chemical analysis for drinking water programmes in entire Phalodi tehsil, Jodhpur district of Rajasthan: 25 Deep hand pumps were recommended. Drinking Water in drought prone areas through Handpumps for a mission centre under the Bishop of Indore in Kannod block, Dewas district, M.P, India supported by MISEREOR. A total 25 handpumps were installed in 25 villages for design, implementation, coordination and execution through community participation of tribal families for sustainable development. Natural Resources Regeneration to address poverty and food security through Integrated Watershed Approach in Swaziland, South .Africa implemented by a local NGO managed by Kindernothilfe e.V.(KNH) supported by the Government of Germany (BMZ).

8. Capacity Building and Skill Trainings: Capacity building and knowledge management for the community based organisations of
Water sector- Water User Associations in number of provinces for NGOs in India Training on Environmental Health in Emergencies for Indian Red Cross Society Gujarat Chapter through RedR. TOT training on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) for Rajasthan Government, India through Datamation Foundation which is supported by European Commission. Conducted trainings on Project Cycle Management, Proposal Design and Development, Monitoring and Review, Participatory Approaches (PRA) Micro- Planning, Natural Resources Management, Watershed Management, Drinking Water and Sanitation, Livelihoods, etc. Institution and Organizational Development: The services includes Team Building .Facilitating participatory needs assessment of organizations, Facilitating reorientation of organizations and organizational systems to achieve mission objectives, Design of capacity building programmes/processes facilitating trainings for different NGOs, INGOs and Government Officials.

Developed Systems for Project Concept and Proposals Appraisals and Organisational
Appraisals(NGOs) under DFID PACS Phase I programme. Coordinated and built the capacities of Water User Associations, Forest Groups, Self Help Groups and their Apex bodies Assisted in establishing the Land Based Pressure Groups and their capacity building for a large land based programme implemented by the Government.

9. Grant Management and Administration

Funding Programmes

UNDP GEF- SGP and it is a National level programme for addressing Biodiversity, Land

Degradation and desertification, International waters, Conservation Agriculture, Climate Change, etc and the responsibilities includes Project Appraisals, Systems development, Budget reviews and Financial Management, Synergies with Government, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting, Coordinating Project Selection Committee meetings, Grant Management, Donor reporting, Office Administration etc. I appraised around 275 concept papers and 110 project proposals on the above themes for wetting and this programme supported by World Bank, UNDP and UNOPS. DFID Poorest Area Civil Society (PACS) Programme: 25 Million Pounds covered 100 Poorest Districts from 6 states in India to address the Governance, Womens empowerment, Social Cohesion and Self Help themes and the responsibilities includes Systems development, Outreach, Project Appraisals, Programme Management , Monitoring, Capacity Building, Managing the Consultants, Convergence with the Government, Reporting, Office Administration ,etc. Appraised around 425 concept papers and 90 odd detailed project proposals for validation by the Prgramme Advisory Committee. With the opportunity of working in the funding programmes, I have a chance to work with number of International and Indian NGOs and the networks, Government departments, consultants, familiarity with funding rules and procedures, financial and budget management, experience in preparing the narrative and financial reports in accordance with Donor requirements, managed the programme staff, MIS and other administrative matters. Worked as Unit In Charge for a Task Force for Programmes implementation, knowledge management, office administration, Liaison with civil society organizations, Government, Donors, developed networks for project implementation and advocacy etc. Lead as a Team Leader to manage the 20 members Team for 3 months in conducting the surveys, testing and reporting in a Drinking Water Programme in Orissa, India which was supported by DANIDA

10.

Facilitation of Meetings/ Workshops/ Seminars:

Coordinated and conducted meetings/workshops/seminars as per the projects and programme requirements Facilitated and organised steering committee Meetings for wetting the Concept and Project Proposals when worked under funded programme- UNDP-GEF-SGP and DFID-PACS Phase I Organised, presented and participated several national and international workshops/seminars Participated in consultation meeting by World Bank on Environment Strategy 2010 for India 11. Relief and Emergencies

Involved in Emergency Flood Relief Operations October 2009 in Guntur district, Andhra
Pradesh, India for UNICEF through RedR India for feasibility, evaluation and relief operations and also recognised as a Trainer in Water and Sanitation