Looking for some one to volunteer to make a logo for my new group on Xing
Some pics of UN.GIFT events I arranged
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=x_nYpHDgnBw http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3G2ZeuQuE The website against human trafficking I gave the idea for
www.act2free.comNeed sponsors to make it work.
Now about me a bit:
A lot can be said about me. I love life and am angry with the World because too often we just do not allow ourselves to be what we can be.
I have the fire and the energy and the drive to change the World - I want to change the World - a World much better in every way than what we have made it to be, but even me, I am restrained. The society has not really helped mankind to become better, on the contrary the society has created a maze that is constrictive and that makes you submit to the powers that should not be.
My inspiration is the suffering our world mets out to us - poverty, hunger, disease, epidemic, unfair disparities, crime, ... When you start looking at yourself and those who are living in bondage, those trafficked, those who live by the minute on the streets, those who have no support at all ... the only thing you can do is to try to build better and change the world into a better one.
Look at this video by Apple (I do not even use Apple) this is what I aim to be.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvn_Ied9t4M If you are also inspired by it and want to change the world, lets join forces and figure out a way to do it. Your and my ideas alone may not do anything but together maybe we can do something. Together you and I can become stronger to touch at least one life to bring one happy moment at the very least to somebody. One smile, one genuine smile of that person will feel so good. That I promise you.
Come on, take the step and reach out!
Besides the above you may find it interesting to know that I am very well traveled person. The places I have lived in are: India, Nepal, US of A, Morocco, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kosovo, Cyprus, Italy, Egypt and now in Austria, Vienna. Besides this I have been to numerous other countries obviously.
I used to Hash regularly in Cairo and Kosovo - Hash House Harriers.
My Professional CV is as below:
AMIT MAHAJAN
amitm@hotmail.com amit@link.net
Current: Vienna, 1020, Austria PH: + 43/ 6811 0544 537
Permanent: Italy PH: + 39/ 0902 932 520
Competencies
• Over fifteen years of multicultural international working experience.
• Qualified project manager with experience in managing large projects.
• Creative approach to business development, networking and marketing.
• Eleven years experience in social/marketing research with extensive practical knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Worked across a large spectrum of products, brands and countries.
• Managed social projects across many developmental issues, some ranging in value up to - $25 Million.
• Entrepreneurial, leadership, self driven, proactive problem solving and outgoing personality.
• Positive attitude to challenges, a good team player and committed to results.
• Proficient in Microsoft office package, internet, knowledge of other software like web design, SPSS.
Education
2005 MBA – Post Graduate Diploma in Management : All India Management Association, India
1993 Bachelors of Arts (sociology, political Sc. & public admin. : Osmania University, India
1992 Higher National Diploma in Business Studies (3 years) : Harare Polytechnic, Zimbabwe
2005 Prince II Foundation Diploma in Project Management : Office of Government Commerce, UK
2005 UNDP ARMADA training (intensive 2 weeks training) : UNDP, Bonn, Germany
Training on procurement, law, UNDP procedures, programme management and resource mobilization.
2006 UNDP specialized training and certification : UNDP
Certificates in Field Security, Risk Management, Analyzing Strategic Options, Gender and HIV.
Work experience
04/ 2007 – 04/ 2008 United Nations Office For Drugs and Crime, Vienna, Austria
Strategic Partnership/ Resource Mobilization/ Private Sector Partnerships Specialist
The Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT) was a $15 Million UAE grant project under UNODC that aimed to raise awareness and create strategic partnerships against the crime of human trafficking.
• Created partnerships and mobilized resources ($300,000) with Fortune 500 Companies, World Economic Forum, Ricky Martin, Prince of Wales International Business Leader’s Forum and NGOs.
• Co-organized the UN.GIFT Vienna Forum event, focusing on the private sector and VIPs involvement.
• Co-organized the UN.GIFT South Asia conference (India), focusing on the private sector involvement.
• Created partnership with Ted Turner’s $ 1 Billion UN Foundation UNFIP
• Coordinated UN.GIFT partners (UN agencies, IOM, OSCE) on all private sector issues.
• Developed global communication and resource mobilization strategy for UN.GIFT.
• Created partnerships and projects related to fighting exploitation and abuse.
• Researched all aspects of corporate social responsibility of various leading companies of the World.
09/ 2005 – 04/ 2007 United Nations Development Programme, Lusaka, Zambia
Strategic Partnership/ Resource Mobilization/ Programme Capacity Development Specialist
• Led the programme management support unit and monitored an $11.4 Million programme budget.
• Developed co-financing partnerships worth $ 200,000 with Zambian government and bilateral donors.
• Developed resource mobilization and communication strategy for the country office.
• Coordinated the United Nations Harmonization process for UNDP Zambia.
• Co-drafted the country cooperation framework document for UNDP in Zambia for 2007-2011.
• Developed and managed projects on various developmental issues, some of which are:
1. Lake Tanganyika Regional Integration Project ($25 Million) with the African Development Bank.
2. Targeted skill development project ($200,000) for people living with HIV and AIDS.
3. Computerized Donor/ AID assessment database ($450,000) with the Government of Zambia
4. Accelerating Resource Mobilization and Delivery for Africa capacity development project ($960,000).
5. The Zambia elections project – 2006 - $ 14 Million
6. Zambia Wildlife Authority procurement and implementation capacity development project ($330,000).
7. Capacity development for Zambia’s rule of law agents and human rights for prisoners
01/ 2005 – 08/ 2005 USAID – Kosovo Business Support, Pristina, Kosovo
Business Consultant
• Consulted small scale businesses on business development, marketing and marketing intelligence.
• Clients included advertising and service agencies, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing companies.
03/ 2003 – 01/ 2005 DAJTI Shpk Holding, Pristina, Kosovo
Business Development/ Marketing Director
• Developed business worth $2 Million in the Kosovo market for the fast moving consumer goods.
• Developed marketing, media and communications strategies for the brand with a budget of € 300,000
• Launched and managed five brands in the Kosovo market.
• Managed a team of twelve marketing and sales executives and developed the market intelligence system.
08/ 1998 – 03/ 2003 Directions Marketing Research & Service, Cairo, Egypt
Founding Partner/ Managing Director
• Founded and led the business to a $250,000 internationally reputed research consultancy company.
• Managed and oversaw over one hundred fifty projects with Fortune 500 and leading regional companies.
• Clients included MobiNil, Orascom, GFK, IMRB, TetraPak, Pepsi, Syngenta, General Motors, Barclays Bank, WHO, UNHCR, Vodafone, Ericsson, Nokia, Nestle, Hilton, Citibank, Orange etc.
• Managed all aspects of the business including marketing, human resource, logistics, finance etc.
• Supervised over sixty staff members.
04/ 2002 – 02/ 2003 USAID – Carana Corporation, Cairo, Egypt
Principal Consultant while also working in my own company - Directions Marketing Research
• Managed all aspects of the project worth $ 220,000 and supervised a team of 6 people
• Presented the study findings and recommendations on the social and economic effect of privatization to the ministry of privatization.
01/ 1998 – 08/ 1998 Market Insight Yankelovich, Cairo, Egypt
Research and Business Development Manager
• Developed business worth $150,000 with Fortune 500 multinational companies.
• Supervised all projects and the client servicing staff, wrote and supervised reports and presentations.
01/ 1997 –01/ 1998 AC Nielsen, Cairo, Egypt
Senior Researcher/ Client Service Executive
• Developed new business worth over $200,000 and managed customized consumer research projects.
• Responsible for marketing research project and client development for key international clients like Lever Brothers, Kraft, International Development Bank, TetraPak, CitiBank International, and Nestle.
• Managed the Nielsen Retail Surveys for key clients while supervising four research executives.
01/ 1996–01/ 1997 AC Nielsen, Nicosia, Cyprus
Researcher/ Client Service Executive
• Developed business in the Eastern European consumer research market.
• Coordinated all customized consumer research projects in Eastern Europe for the company.
• Trained in Nielsen Retail Audits and developed new retail audit business.
01/ 1994–01/ 1996 AC Nielsen, Delhi/Bombay, India
Researcher/ Client Service Executive
• Managed the Delhi branch office including client development, project management, & field supervision.
• Managed key clients including Procter and Gamble, Phillip Morris and Cadbury’s.
• Supervised over 12 people in the Delhi office.
03/ 1992–01/ 1994 BASIS Consultancy, New Delhi, India
Client Service Executive
• Consulted on various projects like market and product development strategies, golf course marketing, market segmentation strategy, communications strategy, marketing research based consultancy etc.
• Social research projects included women’s empowerment in rural society, potable water, AIDS prevention strategies, birth control effectiveness programme.
11/ 1991–03/ 1992 The Executive Retail Outlet, Harare, Zimbabwe
Retail Manager
• Managed the retail fashion outlet including sales, space, shop displays, inventory and purchase
• Responsible for advertising the retail shop on TV, Radio and Print Media.
03/ 1991–11/ 1991 Olivine Industries, Harare, Zimbabwe
Marketing Support Executive Part time
• Developed brand image and product development strategy for Olivine’s range of products.
03/ 1991–11/ 1991 Cresta Hotels, Harare, Zimbabwe
Marketing Consultant Part time
• Developed brand image and service offer strategy for the new Cresta Safari Lodge
• Conducted research on international travelers’ hospitality service usage.
03/ 1987–03/ 1988 World Business Machines, New Delhi, India
Sales Executive
• Developed business for office automation and communication products in Delhi
Languages
Spoken Written Reading
ENGLISH Fluent Fluent Fluent
FRENCH Fair Fair Fair
ARABIC Beginners Beginners Beginners
Hindi Native Beginners Fair
ITALIAN Beginners Beginners Beginners
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 06 June 1968
Marital status : Married
Nationality : Indian
References are available upon request
My social networking links on the web:
Xing:
https://www.xing.com/profile/Amit_Mahajan2 Linkedin:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/2/2ab/34a
