Bala Subramaniyan

Senior Executive Officer , United way Bengaluru/ Non Governmental Organization

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Social work professional with 8+ years of experience in community development, program implementation, and monitoring & evaluation. Skilled in data-driven decision-making, stakeholder coordination, and field operations. Passionate about driving sustainable impact for marginalized communities through structured interventions, strong analytical skills, and effective program management.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

A dedicated social work professional with over 8 years of experience in community development, youth engagement, and program implementation, complemented by 6+ years of hands-on experience in the development sector. Currently serving as a Senior Executive Officer with a strong focus on program execution and data-driven decision-making. Demonstrates a deep commitment to improving the lives of marginalized and underprivileged communities through structured interventions and sustainable development initiatives.

In the current role, actively contributes to program effectiveness by monitoring project implementation through regular field visits and real-time data tracking. Ensures that projects stay aligned with intended outcomes by providing continuous feedback and supporting adaptive strategies. Experienced in preparing detailed monitoring reports and evaluation summaries for both internal and external stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and accountability. Regularly participates in review meetings with program teams to assess progress, identify gaps, and enhance overall project impact. Strong proficiency in tools such as MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint supports effective data analysis and reporting processes.

Previously served as a District Training Coordinator, where responsibilities included close collaboration with government stakeholders, particularly within the TNSED-Inclusive Education framework, to support children with special needs (CwSN). Played a key role in implementing educational interventions across government schools by conducting regular field visits, tracking child progress using structured tools, and participating in School Management Committee (SMC) and Block Level Committee (BLC) meetings. Demonstrated strong coordination skills by acting as a bridge between district operations and state-level teams, ensuring the timely resolution of challenges and smooth program execution.

Earlier experience as a Project Coordinator involved planning, designing, and delivering community-based programs, along with supervising interns and volunteers to align academic objectives with organizational goals. Contributed to strategic planning processes and supported coalition-building efforts to strengthen program outcomes. Additionally, gained exposure to research methodologies through involvement in developmental studies, including questionnaire design, data collection, validation, and statistical analysis, ensuring reliability and quality of research outputs.

Experience in the financial sector as an Assistant Manager provided a strong foundation in stakeholder relationship management, business development, and financial analysis, including loan processing and client engagement. This diverse background enhances the ability to integrate financial discipline with social sector initiatives.

Beyond professional roles, actively contributes as a volunteer and founder within community initiatives, focusing on youth mobilization, volunteer management, and need-based program development. Skilled in conducting needs assessments, building partnerships, and managing teams to achieve collective goals.

Overall, brings a balanced combination of field experience, analytical thinking, stakeholder coordination, and a passion for social impact, making a meaningful contribution to program monitoring, evaluation, and community transformation initiatives.

Education:

Master of Social Work - Community development | Madras Christian College
July 2017 – April 2019
Bachelor of Commerce | Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science
July 2013 – March 2016

Affiliations and Achievements:

• Attended Three CATC camp in Tamilnad and One All India Adventure Trek camp at Assam & Arunachalpradesh in National Cadet Corps during school days.
• Selected for the NSS South Zone Pre-Republic day parade camp at Thirusur, Kerala.
• Participant of NSS State Republic day parade camp for the following years of 2015 & 2016 and Worked for both Youth Red Cross and Red Ribbon Club during UG.

Available for:

  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships

Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

Tamil, English

Nationality:

Indian

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