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BAANI SINGH
Social Work
Jaipur
Summary
Motivated development professional aiming to build creative, sustainable, and community-led solutions in the social sector, especially at the grassroots level.
Developed strategic planning and relationship-building skills in collaborative, results-driven environment. Seeking to transition to new field, leveraging experience in cultivating donor relationships and managing development projects. Ready to apply these transferable skills to drive success in new and challenging role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Development Officer
ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth
Jalandhar
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Rural Livelihoods
- Led the Border Villages Development Project (FY 2024-25) in collaboration with BSF
- Implemented multi-sectoral programs focused on environment, skilling, livelihood, and sanitation.
- Empowered 1000+ farmers to transition to vegetable farming using sustainable practices and agri-tech in partnership with KVK and PAU.
- Established 5 food processing units for women; created successful market linkages with BSF Border Outposts, impacting 20+ women entrepreneurs.
- Designed and executed natural water purification tanks in 8 border villages, providing clean drinking water to 5000+ residents.
- Facilitated vocational training for village youth and BSF personnel nearing retirement.
- Stakeholder management - Engaged with District Administration, local panchayats, and municipal corporations to address sanitation, waste management, and solar energy in schools.
- Advocated for groundwater conservation through RWH and percolation pits in critical areas.
- Mobilized communities on natural farming, women's rights, and financial literacy.
- Supervised and implemented all district-level initiatives with a participatory, grassroots approach.
- Facilitated agri-livelihood training for 300+ farmers and women in Jalandhar.
- Created need-based, community-led development plans.
- Liaised with stakeholders across government and civil society sectors.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work in Disability Studies and Action
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Mumbai, India 01.2020 - 01.2022
BA - Psychology & Philosophy
Sophia College for Women
01.2017 - 01.2020
Humanities - CBSE
Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls' School
01.2005 - 01.2017
Skills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Digital video editing
- Visual content editing
- Field survey expertise
- Data analysis
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Creative problem solving
- Business development and planning
- Marketing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
Internships And Field Experience
- Centre for African Studies, Mumbai, Academic research and video essays, 2021
- Yes I Can Foundation, Mumbai, Disability & livelihood programs, 2022
- Tata Steel Rural Development Society, Odisha, PRA, awareness programs, 2021
- Disha, Jaipur, Inclusive education workshops, 2021
- Mahila Salah Suraksha Kendra, Jaipur, Domestic violence support, 2021
Research And Projects
- Research on the Effect of Covid-19 on the Implementation of Government Pension schemes for persons with disabilities
- Volunteer: CHINAR (Uttarakhand) - Sustainable livelihoods in Liti village
- Member: Student-led COVID-relief initiatives
Certification
Basic Indian Sign Language
Interests
Folk music - play khartal and morchang
Theatre
Films
Art
Timeline
Development Officer
ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth
01.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Social Work in Disability Studies and Action
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
01.2020 - 01.2022
BA - Psychology & Philosophy
Sophia College for Women
01.2017 - 01.2020
Humanities - CBSE
Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls' School
01.2005 - 01.2017
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