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Any Indian Volunteer in Ethiopia?

Hi all, I reached Addis yesterday for an assignment. If there is any Indian Volunteer around, pls contact me at 0911207908. Thanks. Ruchin Sharma

November 17

Ruchin commented on Mohib Ahmed's blog post 'cambodia placement'

I thinks it's in Siem Reap Province in Cambodia? If so, contact me at smcbsr@rediffmail.com with your specific queries.

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Where were/are you volunteering - Country, Year

Presently working as Consultant- Programme Advisor- Boklamayo Refugee Camp- ZOA Refugee Care Ethiopia. RV VSO Cambodia- March 2007 to May 2009

About Me:

Master's in Social Work/ PG in Human Rights, from the City of Glass (Firozabad, UP) in India.

I've over 8 years of rich experience in conceptualizing, executing and managing Socio- Economic development, labour welfare and health programmes and Water & Sanitation programs with grass root level to Programme Ececution level. A keen planner with expertise in programme management, development and communication. Proficient in driving projects for the betterment of spreading awareness/social mobilisation, especially in Health Sector. An effective communicator with exceptional relationship management skills with hands on experience in networking & advocacy with programme partners and allied agencies.
Volunteered in Cambodia with a Local NGO- CHHRA as Project Management Advisor/ Trainer named “Sustainable health improvement of the population and poverty reduction by establishing community based health insurances (CBHI), supporting self help structures to improve the health situation on village level (Health Promotion) and conducting advocacy on the right to access to health care (Human Rights) to improve the self help capacity of the population” in the targeted area of Oddar Meanchey Province of Cambodia- supported by Malteser International & BMZ.

Provide technical and advisory assistance to the PHD (the Provincial Health department), as a nominated member of Behaviour Change Communication Forum, Pro-Technical Working Group- Health and Steering Committee for CBHI (Community Based Health Insurance).

As a member of VolCOM (Volunteer Committee) and IWG (Inclusion working group) of VSOC, providing support to VSOC on these issues.
Provide support in the development of Health Programme Area reviews, planning & M & E and also assist in organisaing the Health Sector Workshops for VSOC.

I've proven experience of working extensively in providing training and capacity building to the partners and field staff.

Adaptability, flexibility and sensitivity to the needs of others are my greatest strengths. Having started my career from extensive field work to the recent job overseas, I’ve earned a great deal of professionalism. To do something for the humanity and join the Rotary club in my teenage, show my humble desire & commitment to serve my fellow-men. To work in social sector is not a work for me, its my passion- way of life.

What were you doing before volunteering

Worked with CCDU (Communication and Capacity Develpment Unit- A unit of Water & Sanitation Mission- GoR, supported by GoI and UNICEF) as Programme Officer for Bikaner Division in Rajasthan- India. Before that, I had worked with UNICEF, CFI, etc, in various capacities.

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Any Indian Volunteer in Ethiopia?

Hi all,

I reached Addis yesterday for an assignment. If there is any Indian Volunteer around, pls contact me at 0911207908. Thanks.
Ruchin Sharma

Posted on September 14, 2009 at 1:53pm —

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At 4:06pm on June 27, 2009, Hana Sustkova said…: my next year plans are opened :) If you find me helpful leave message!

At 11:39am on February 12, 2009, priyanshu shrivastava said…: arre yaar..even we r busy wid the final preps. for coming..will be arriving on 5th march...ek baat bataoo...kitchen ke liye specific equipments bataoo jo lekar hum aa sakte hain...sab purchase karna padega...spices and pulses to we are buying for 1 year....one more time..give some specific info. about clothes, accessories and shoes for me and my wife.

At 1:31pm on January 28, 2009, priyanshu shrivastava said…: hi ruchin...how are you...long time yaar..no news from you...well, as you have mentioned in your emails..we are planning and preparing fully...lots of shopping to be done yaar...

At 6:07pm on December 23, 2008, priyanshu shrivastava said…: hi ruchin, can you provide me with your contact no....will call you up ....i am in such a place where there is a lot of problem with internet.

At 5:08pm on December 2, 2008, priyanshu shrivastava said…: hi ruchin....i am also considering placement in cambodia...had to leave in march and will be based in koh kong province...can you share something about cambodia...looking forward to meet you there..

At 4:31pm on November 3, 2008, Mr.A.Panchanan Achari said…: Hi Ruchin,

Congratulation ! It will be goodin Thai Binh. It is a plane province.3 hrs bus drive from Hanoi.Climate is good.Communication is all the time.Vietnam is a good Electrification.I only have been one time there.I found Thai Binh is a good province for work.

Ruchin is that job offer outside of VSO ?

With Regards

Panchanan

At 11:17pm on September 27, 2008, Mr.A.Panchanan Achari said…: Hi Ruchin,

It was so delayed to reply you because I was on long holiday.The VSO address is 336 Nghi Tam Road, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam.You come no problem. I hope you will definitely enjoy. I will finish oct-2009

At 4:16am on July 16, 2008, Manish Joshi said…: Hi Ruchin, good to see ur comment and sorry for lae reply. we are fine with our little champ who is also learning volunteering with us.

now after completing 15 months of placement we are quite settled and satisified with job and every thing. as a whole all is moving well.

good to hear that your wife joined you.

keep in touch and all the best

manish & anju

At 1:11pm on June 23, 2008, Ashish said…: Hi Ruchin, It is nice to hear from you. Last tow years I am working as a Program development Advisor for Network of Ethiopian Positive people and I am going to extend my placement for 8 more months because of some additional responsbilities related to grant management. My organization is Principal recepient of Global Fund Round-7 project of 40.1 million USD. How is life in Cambodia? Are you enjoying? I will write you more about myself and my work. Chow