Kumar Chetan

Over 22 years of professional experience with prominent national-level and international organizations on assignments ranging from working directly with local communities and managing multi-country and multi-partner projects to resource mobilization and supporting policy engagement. Sound knowledge of the global forest, conservation, and development issues, published over 20 single and co-authored peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals. Strong experience in different research synthesis and science-policy engagement methods. Expertise in managing complex programs, budgets, partnerships, and staff, facilitating monitoring and evaluation, strengthening capacity, and project proposal development. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated in multicultural and international development settings with researchers, policymakers, donors, and civil society—strong knowledge of and connection with prominent government departments, NGOs, and research organizations.