Rahul Clarence Cardoza
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Postgraduate with over six years of experience in the livelihood, environment conservation, and sustainability sectors, with a focus on ESG-driven impact measurement, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation. Expertise in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools to measure programme effectiveness and alignment with global sustainability goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Coordinator - Programme Management & Mon
WWF-India
Delhi, India
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with project managers to design and plan conservation initiatives
- Developed robust monitoring plans consistent with industry-standard frameworks
- Supported field teams in gathering periodic progress, short-term and medium-term outcome data
- Supported programme director in monitoring project budgets and KPI utilisation
- Evaluated frameworks and tools to improve Monitoring and Evaluation processes across multiple programmes
- Prepared comprehensive reports for WWF-India, donors and partners
- Coordinated engagement with donors and partners to ensure effective programme delivery
Programme Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
Mumbai, India
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed theory of change and log framework for project monitoring and evaluation
- Tracked activity progress and supported staff capacity building
- Supported teams in capturing and organising project progress effectively
- Reviewed key performance trends to provide actionable insights for programme staff
- Conducted routine field visits to verify data accuracy and maintain quality standards
- Calculated quarterly Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions for organisation
Senior Programme Officer - M & E
Under The Mango Tree Society
Mumbai, India
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Led the monitoring and evaluation of projects in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
- Managed CommCare application operations across Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
- Coordinated and delivered workshops on M&E to enhance understanding and improve field team efficiency
- Created PowerPoint presentations to brief board members on half-yearly progress
- Developed and executed presentations highlighting yearly M&E achievements
- Participated in workshops to enhance M&E expertise
- Trained and inducted new hires in M&E functions
Student Social Worked
YUVA (Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action)
Mumbai, India
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Developed a module on functional English for teenage boys and girls.
- Collaborated with BMC officials to provide 40 families with access to local toilet facilities
- Conducted English reading sessions to foster children's reading habits
- Enabled six differently abled individuals to acquire Disability Certificates
- Guided youth on educational and employment choices
Student Social Worker
Kripa Foundation
Mumbai, India
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Gained understanding of Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Steps Programme for addiction recovery support
- Shadowed counselling sessions to gain insight into therapeutic techniques and patient interaction
- Delivered workshops on Anger Management, Self-Esteem and Time Management
- Collaborated with organisations to deliver street plays on addiction awareness
Retail Consultant
Seawings LLC
Dubai, UAE
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Mentored and trained new retail sales staff
- Enhancing location sales growth
- Performed market research to identify trends and develop innovative solutions
- Delivered critical customer feedback to support organisational improvements
- Compiled and updated daily reports to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping
Education
Master of Social Work -
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan
Mumbai, India 06.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
St. Andrew's College of Arts Science and Commerce
Mumbai, India 06.2009 - 03.2012
Skills
- Sustainable development goals
- ESG integration
- ESG investing
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Data collection techniques
- Data analysis
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Technical writing
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi
Advanced
Affiliations
- Rock Climbing
- Trekking
- Reading
- Soccer
Certification
CFA Certificate in ESG Investing, December 2024
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing - DM3 Institute, Dubai, September 2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Coordinator - Programme Management & Mon
WWF-India
10.2022 - 11.2024
Programme Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
04.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Programme Officer - M & E
Under The Mango Tree Society
06.2018 - 04.2022
Student Social Worked
YUVA (Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action)
06.2017 - 02.2018
Student Social Worker
Kripa Foundation
06.2016 - 02.2017
Master of Social Work -
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan
06.2016 - 03.2018
Retail Consultant
Seawings LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Commerce -
St. Andrew's College of Arts Science and Commerce
06.2009 - 03.2012
CFA Certificate in ESG Investing, December 2024
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing - DM3 Institute, Dubai, September 2015
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