Ezekiah Francis J
DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
New Delhi,DL
Summary
Social Development Professional with experience in project implementation & management in the areas of local self-governance, policy-making, and rural development. Skilled in participatory planning, capacity building of women collectives, progress monitoring and liaison.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead - National Rural Livelihood Mission
Kudumbashree National Resource Organization
12.2023 - Current
- Anchoring national roll-out of PRI-CBO Convergence Universalization at DAY-NRLM to support the IBCB & SISD vertical of NRLM in implementing intensive initiatives across 14 States/ UTs
- Providing technical support to DAY-NRLM and States in development and implementation of intensive PRI-CBO Convergence strategies
- Assisting DAY-NRLM team in preparing action plans, budgets, training schedules and monitoring program implementation
- Coordinating with other thematic in DAY-NRLM, MoPR, technical partners and Kudumbashree NRO to integrate Village Prosperity Resilience Plan (VPRP) in GPDP and strengthen convergence model
- Conducting training for Resource persons of 34 States/ UTs for preparation of VPRP
- Developing training modules, resources, and IEC materials for community- level interventions for SHG and LSGI for 15 states implementing PRI-CBO Convergence Universalization
State Project Coordinator
Kudumbashree National Resource Organization
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Anchored PRI-CBO Convergence Program as Knowledge partner with Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) to provide technical support to adapt and strengthen capacities of SHG network and Local self-government institutions (LSGIs) in 5 districts.
- Assisted 4 States, State Mission Management Unit (SMMU) in conducting State Operational Framework (SoF) Workshop in convergence with Department of Panchayati Raj, State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD), Department of Health, Education and Women and Child Development
Assisted State Mission Management Unit, Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) in developing State Operational Framework (SoF) and Monitoring mechanism
Assisting Kudumbashree District Mission in conducting Panchayat Apprenticeship Programme (PAP) for 60 community members from partner states.
Field Coordinator
Kudumbashree National Resource Organization
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Led a team of 4 Mentor resource persons and 34 community professionals to support Arunachal State Rural Livelihood Mission (ArSRLM) in planning & roll out of an advocacy campaign to increase awareness and accessibility of rights & entitlements, active involvement in local governance and planning with local self-government and administration in 2 districts.
- Assisted in project implementation through developing resources in the form of capacity-building materials and documenting best practices in 2 districts.
- Conducted training, orientation, and workshops for community professionals, SHG network, Local self-government institutions, line departments, and administration for 4 districts.
- Established platforms for convergence of SHG network with Local self-government institutions and service delivery agencies (line departments) to enhance capacity to actively participate in planning, implementation, and monitoring of various government schemes and services.
Production Engineer
Fedders Lloyd Corporation Limited
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Supervised production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch
- Handled team of 50 technicians in Structural Steel Fabrication activities, Reviewed production issues and resolved operational problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays
Graduate Engineer Trainee
URC Construction Private Limited
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed team of 20 technicians in preventive maintenance of heavy machinery
- Developed long-term and short-term strategies along with other team members, Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for projects
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work (CODP)
2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
2015
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Training and Development
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
- Dissertation Paper
Human - Wildlife Conflict: Issues and Solutions - A Study in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (2021)
- Rural Field Work, Chaupal Gram Vikas Prashikshan Evam Shodh - Chattisgarh
Assisted the team in conducting a study on Implementation status of Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 and conducting forest village mapping exercise. (2021)
- Urban Field Work, Cheshire Homes - Mumbai
Assisted in data collection of Person with special needs to analyze the skill requirement for conducting placement drives (2019-20)
INTERNSHIPS
Research Intern, Kudumbashree National Resource Organization (2020)
Conducted an analysis of Nationwide Village Poverty Reduction Plan Process 2020-21 implemented by National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)
Community Development Intern, TVS Srinivasan Services Trust (2019)
Assisted Community development officers in analysing community requirements for initiating livelihood projects
TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS
Core Team Member: Preparation of training modules for Master Trainers and PRIs - National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (2023)
Core Member: Organising Committee - National Workshop in PRI-CBO Convergence Universalization (2023)
Resource Person: VPRP ToT Training - Assisted National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in conducting training for SRLM staffs across 14 states (2022 & 23)
Placement Committee Member: Career Guidance and Placement Committee (CGPC), TISS Mumbai (2019-21)
References
- Priya Paul, Program Manager - Convergence Domain, Kudumbashree - National Resource Organisation
Contact Information: kspmnro@gmail.com, 9495902683
- Sohini Dutta, Grants Manager, Azim Premji Foundation
Contact Information: sohini4roshini@gmail.com, 9831368826
- Dr Rekha Mammen, Chairperson, Center for Community Organisation and Development Practice, School of Social Work - Mumbai Campus, Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Contact Information: r_mammen@tiss.edu, 9323182258
LANGUAGES
- Tamil
- Hindi
- English
- Malayalam
Timeline
Project Lead - National Rural Livelihood Mission - Kudumbashree National Resource Organization
12.2023 - Current
State Project Coordinator - Kudumbashree National Resource Organization
04.2023 - 11.2023
Field Coordinator - Kudumbashree National Resource Organization
09.2021 - 03.2023
Production Engineer - Fedders Lloyd Corporation Limited
05.2016 - 03.2018
Graduate Engineer Trainee - URC Construction Private Limited
05.2015 - 04.2016
Tata Institute of Social Sciences - Master of Arts, Social Work (CODP)
Sri Balaji Chockalingam Engineering College - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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