Vinay Tiwari
About Vinay Tiwari
Vinay Tiwari is an Associate Director at KPMG India, specializing in sustainable development and community-based approaches in the field of water and sanitation. He holds an M. Phil in Natural Resource Management and has extensive experience in thematic areas such as water-sanitation and sustainable livelihoods.
Current Role at KPMG India
Vinay Tiwari serves as an Associate Director at KPMG India, focusing on sustainable development initiatives. He has been with the organization since 2019, contributing to the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India. His role emphasizes community-based demand-responsive and participatory approaches to enhance water and sanitation services.
Education and Expertise
Vinay Tiwari holds an M. Phil in Natural Resource Management from the Indian Institute of Forest Management, completed in 2004. He also earned a BA in Philosophy and Sociology from the University of Allahabad in 1997. Additionally, he obtained an MSW in Labour Welfare and Personnel Management from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, where he studied from 1999 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in sustainable livelihoods and community development.
Professional Background
Vinay Tiwari has extensive experience in the water and sanitation sector. Before joining KPMG India, he worked as a Senior Manager at N R Management Consultants India Private Limited, where he was the Deputy Team Leader for the Global Sanitation Fund in India from 2011 to 2016. He has also held positions at Feedback Ventures Pvt Ltd and SOS CV India, contributing to various community development initiatives.
Thematic Work Experience
Vinay Tiwari has thematic work experience in areas including water sanitation, sustainable livelihoods, and rehabilitation in sectors such as mining, steel, and power plants. He specializes in applying the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach, which focuses on community engagement to improve sanitation practices. His skills include situation analysis and process documentation.
Sustainability Learning Programs
Vinay Tiwari specializes in designing and delivering sustainability learning and leadership programs aimed at senior-level professionals across various sectors. His approach integrates principles of sustainable development with practical applications, ensuring that participants gain valuable insights and skills relevant to their fields.