Alan Jose Manuel has a background in social work, with experience working in various roles in the education and welfare sectors. Currently, Alan is working as a Programme Executive at Smile Foundation, focusing on the Smile Twin e-learning Programme (STeP) in New Delhi. Prior to this, Alan worked as a School Counselor at NMDC Limited's Education City CSR initiative, and as a Project Officer at the District Panchayat in the Tribal Child Welfare Programme. Alan holds a Master of Social Work degree from Kodaikanal Christian College and a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, and Government from the University of Kerala.
January, 2017 - present
Chief Thematic Programme Executive, Construction & Infrastructure Management at BAIF Development Research Foundation
Chief Programme Executive, Gujarat at BAIF Development Research Foundation
Chief Programme Executive, Rajasthan at BAIF Development Research Foundation
Chief Programme Executive, Maharashtra at BAIF Development Research Foundation
Chief Thematic Programme Executive, Agrobiodiversity at BAIF Development Research Foundation