Amit Kumar Chaudhary
Ranchi
Summary
Experienced professional with 12+ years in CSR, Project Management, Skilling, and Livelihood Programmes. Specializes in driving impactful programmes, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to implement innovative solutions, optimise processes, and foster transparency and efficiency. Skilled in strategic management, cross-functional collaboration, and capacity building. Seeking a leadership role to leverage expertise for mutual growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Manager Industrial Engagement and Placement
Price Waterhouse Coopers Private Limited
Kolkata
06.2024 - Current
- Led placement efforts and forged strategic industry partnerships to advance skill development initiatives across Jharkhand under the DDU-GKY Programme
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Mobilisation and Placement module for statewide rollout in 24 districts
- Organised large-scale placement drives, notably securing job opportunities for 32 female candidates with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd
- And 28 persons with disabilities with Bharat Petroleum Corp
- Conducted capacity-building sessions for state and district teams to enhance placement performance and address challenges
- Engaged corporate partners like Auburn Design Pvt
- Ltd., Youth 4 Jobs, TASL, and BPCL to facilitate employment for rural youth
- Delivered detailed reports on placement activities, outcomes, and challenges to senior management and stakeholders, supporting informed decision- making
Assistant Manager, CSR Operation
Damodar Valley Corporation (Ministry of Power GOI)
Latehar
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Led the design, approval, and execution of CSR annual activities, budgets, policies, and reporting with an emphasis on transparency and communication
- Conducted needs assessments across six project-affected villages, identifying key socio-economic and infrastructure development priorities
- Established a Village Development Advisory Committee, chaired by the District Commissioner, with representation from local leadership to foster inclusive community participation
- Coordinated impactful initiatives, including an Eye Care Camp for 420+ individuals and the distribution of assistive devices to people with disabilities in the Tubed Coal Mine project area
- Delivered educational enhancements by installing smart classrooms in three government schools to improve learning outcomes
- Facilitated the setup of critical resources such as ambulances for local panchayats and a domestic sewing machine unit with 35 machines, supporting local livelihoods
Programme Executive- Skills & Jobs (Mobilisation & Placement) DDU- GKY Programme
Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society, MoRD Govt. of Jharkhand
Ranchi
06.2017 - 07.2023
- Designed and implemented SOPs for mobilization across 24 districts in Jharkhand to standardize recruitment and placement efforts under the DDU- GKY program
- Organised a successful Champion Employers Meet in Coimbatore, securing participation from 20+ agencies and fostering industry collaborations for candidate placements
- Led a high-impact alumni meet in Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, with over 1,200 placed candidates in attendance, enhancing engagement and feedback
- Established policy guidelines for job fairs, facilitating their rollout statewide, with 50 job fairs and 20 recruitment events conducted in collaboration with industry partners
- Engaged key corporate partners to strengthen placement opportunities for rural youth, creating strategic employment pathways
- Trained District Coordinators and Program Managers on mobilization and placement strategies, ensuring consistent implementation across districts
District Manager- Jobs and Skills
Ministry of Rural Development- Govt. of Jharkhand
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Led the Skill Domain in the assigned district, supporting training partners in implementing DDUGKY Program activities effectively, responsible for mobilisation activities in Hazaribagh and Ramgarh districts
- Under my leadership as the District Manager of Skills in Ramgarh, we achieved the remarkable position of third ranking in skilling among the aspirational districts, as recognized by NITI Aayog
- Organised district-level entry workshops to promote the DDUGKY Program and generate mass awareness among stakeholders
District Coordinator
Ministry of Rural Development - Govt. of Jharkhand
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Directed the effective implementation of government schemes (SAGY, PMAGY, AGY, CMSMART, MPLAD) by facilitating collaboration among district officials, BDO, and NRLM teams
- Boosted community participation and accountability through targeted entry- point activities, including beautifying local facilities and supporting SHGs in savings and loan management
- Executed comprehensive surveys for the Adarsh Gram Scheme, ensuring precise data collection and analysis to inform strategic planning
- Led the development of micro plans and gap-filling strategies for village improvement using Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques
- Conducted regular field visits to monitor the physical and financial progress of schemes, ensuring effective and timely implementation
Associate Operations
UDYOGINI
Ranchi
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Conducted need assessments and baseline studies in animal husbandry for informed service and product introductions in the project ten project affected villages
- Developed an extensive module outlining the value chain of Goat Rearing, which received approval and was successfully implemented in the project- intervened areas
- Mobilised and engaged around 500 producers in goat rearing for sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment
- Provided business counselling to producers, developing targeted business plans to enhance productivity and profitability
- Increased project visibility through modules, case studies, and success stories, and prepared monthly reports to showcase progress
Block Project Manager
BRLPS MORD Govt. of Bihar (Jeevika)
Patna
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Led a team of 20 block-level staff to ensure efficient project management and intervention coordination
- Organised collaborative workshops with bankers and government departments to enhance awareness of NRLM objectives
- Facilitated three World Bank team visits for project assessment and progress evaluation in BRLPS
- Established 870 Self-Help Groups (SHGs), 58 Village Organizations, and three Cluster Level Federations as Block Project Manager
- Enabled financial inclusion by creating bank linkages for 2,000 SHGs, supporting their sustainability
- Compiled detailed project reports, including monthly progress updates, to highlight achievements across NRLM components
Education
Post Graduation Diploma - Rural Development
Xavier Institute of Social Service
Ranchi03.2012
BBA - Business Administration
BIT MESRA
Ranchi06.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership skills
- Decision-Maker
- Problem-Solver
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Partnership and collaboration
- Cross-functional coordination
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Reporting and documentation
- Effective communicator
- Advocacy
- Presentation Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- CSR and R&R Policy
- Training and capacity building
Certification
- Attended five days of MDP Training, Organised and certified by NIRD & PR in May'23
- Mastering National Adaptation Plan an online course by UN in Jul'22
- Advance Excel formula certification by Skill Nation in Jun 22
- Six Days course on practical Poultry training organised and certified by Central Poultry Development organization in October 14
Languages
Hindi: First Language, English: Upper Intermediate (B2) B2
Accomplishments
- Independently spearheaded the end-to-end planning, approval, and execution of CSR annual activities, including budgeting, policy formulation, and reporting, ensuring transparent communication and alignment across all organisational levels.
- Developed comprehensive concept notes, programme guidelines, and proposals related to mobilsation and placement as PE Skills at JSLPS, which received CEO approval and were successfully implemented across all 24 districts.
INTERNSHIP
- Damodar Valley Corporation as Project Intern
- Impact of Infrastructure on socio-economic development of villages falling in command area of DVC
- To study about various infrastructural development work taking place in the area
- Preparation of an Action plan (Project) for tackling the existing issue of the study village
Training
- Importance of CSR by Tata Steel
- First JRD Tata Memorial Lecture on Sustainable Development.
- Training of Trainers under Skill Development domain certified by Australian Skil Development Agency
Timeline
Associate Manager Industrial Engagement and Placement
Price Waterhouse Coopers Private Limited
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager, CSR Operation
Damodar Valley Corporation (Ministry of Power GOI)
07.2023 - 06.2024
Programme Executive- Skills & Jobs (Mobilisation & Placement) DDU- GKY Programme
Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society, MoRD Govt. of Jharkhand
06.2017 - 07.2023
District Manager- Jobs and Skills
Ministry of Rural Development- Govt. of Jharkhand
06.2017 - 09.2019
District Coordinator
Ministry of Rural Development - Govt. of Jharkhand
10.2016 - 06.2017
Associate Operations
UDYOGINI
01.2016 - 09.2016
Block Project Manager
BRLPS MORD Govt. of Bihar (Jeevika)
06.2012 - 10.2015
Post Graduation Diploma - Rural Development
Xavier Institute of Social Service
BBA - Business Administration
BIT MESRA
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