Dhananjay Kumar

About Dhananjay Kumar

I am a development professional and social researcher passionate about advancing…

Experience

1. Senior Consultant

   Pragati Creations.Inc

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Provided expertise on establishing the organisation, team building, fund management, and revenue generationAssisted the managing body in establishing networks and collaborationsTook part in designing and developing new research projectsLed grant and fundraising initiatives, successfully securing funding from both international and national agencies for the organisation.Provides expert advice and strategic guidance for the development of new research studies.Coordinated with international consortium forums (such as AuthorAid Bio-Medical Journal Club, mainly including researchers from Western Africa), and presented the organisation’s research work. Co-authored and published research papers with international researchers (from Nigeria, Ghana, and Sri Lanka).Took an active role in publishing the organisation’s working group report on ‘Entrepreneurial opportunities for PwD in India (ref. publication section).Developed a strong network for the organisation by actively engaging researchers from countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Rwanda and Germany.Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentor junior researchers and staff.Prepare detailed research reports, presentations, and policy briefs for stakeholders and funding agencies.Collaborate with government bodies, NGOs, and academic partners to promote the uptake and impact of research.Coordination with team members for problem-solving and decision-makingDeveloped institutional guidelines ensuring ethical conduct during research studiesMonitor project progress and provide mentorship to research teams.Facilitate workshops, stakeholder consultations, and dissemination events to share findings and gather inputs.Contribute to grant proposals and funding applications by providing technical inputs and research plans.

Education

• Tata Institute of Social Sciences

  Master of Social Work (MSW)

  2014 — 2016

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

  Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Social Sciences

  2019 — 2021

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

  2021

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Team Management
• Management
• Research