Arshad A.

About Arshad A.

I am a dedicated Human Resource professional with 10 years of experience focussed on Human Resource development, Governance, Sustainability, and Environmental stewardship. I am committed to driving transformative change across both the public and corporate sectors, with expertise in people management, ESG, and strategic management. My work centers on building capacity within government and PRI functionaries, empowering them to deliver impactful, community-focused initiatives that foster sustainable growth and long-term development.I am also actively working on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aligning my initiatives with the nine themes of localization of the SDGs at the core of governance within Panchayati Raj. This alignment ensures that our strategies are not only effective but also contribute to global sustainability efforts, making a tangible impact on local communities.Working with Gram Panchayats presents unique complexities, as they are among the most intricate systems to influence. However, through the strategic integration of technology and digital initiatives, we are amplifying transformation and setting a new standard for effective governance and service delivery at the grassroots level.My intuitive and analytical mindset enables me to simplify complex challenges and connect the dots, crafting solutions that are impactful, sustainable, and people-centred. I bring expertise in project management, organizational development, and conflict resolution, with a proven track record in building partnerships, leading high-stakes negotiations, and fostering collaboration across sectors.As an HR professional dedicated to human development and ESG, I am on a mission to drive meaningful change at the core of India’s development journey, particularly within Gram Panchayats, where governance and sustainability have the greatest direct impact on people’s lives. I am also passionate about advancing sustainable practices in the corporate sector, advocating for solutions that benefit both the planet and its people.If you’re driven by a desire to challenge the status quo, champion sustainability, and foster impactful change across sectors, I would love to connect. Let’s join forces to create transformative solutions that elevate the standard for a better, more sustainable future.

Experience

1. District Team Lead

   Tata Trusts

   Jul 2017 — Present

   Provide Coordination, Management, and Monitoring support to the District Administration for effective implementation of SBM G, Development of District level action plan, finance, and sustainability plan for SBM, Support in putting a mechanism for quality and monitoring, support in developing a decision support mechanism, provide support in monitoring, management, and reporting of fund flow status in the District and develop need based financial planning for various elements of SBM, provide support for development and roll out of SBCC strategy, developing linkages and networking with various stakeholders such as Government, Corporates, CSOs etc, Support in the use of Social media, and various communication channels for creating mass awareness campaigns. Build and managed Block Coordinators and BDOs for effective implementation.

Education

• University of Kassel

  Master's Labor Policy|Globalization (under Global Labour University) Germany 🇩🇪, Labor Policy, World Market, Advanced Research & Globalization

• Management and strategy Institute (USA)

  Project Management Essentials Certified

• Tata Institute of Social Sciences

  Master's degree, Human Resources|Labor study & Practice|Globalization

  2012 — 2014

• DAAD German Academic Exchange Service

  Master's degree, Labor Policy, World market, advanced research and Globalization

  2013 — 2014