Irfan Ahmad

1. Lead the District leadership group (TCs & GC members) and District Project team (comprising of Block Project Coordinators) for the achievement of project targets in the given district

2. Contribute to the preparation of Civic engagement strategies and a two-year action plan for CSO/local departments' partnership and district Annual project plan and share the assigned responsibilities for achieving the plan.

3. To enhance women's and marginalized households' participation in the GPDP process, localized assessments and capacity building for women's collectives, capacity building of frontline functionaries for effective community development, and establishing mechanisms for resource mobilization and inclusive feedback should be conducted.

4. To strengthen the CSO ecosystem, conduct needs assessment and, develop capacity-building plans for CSOs and develop collaborative platforms for information sharing and resource mobilisation.

5. Design targeted capacity-building programs for identified government functionaries

6. The purpose of designing targeted capacity-building programs for identified government functionaries is to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to the project effectively.

7. Ensure necessary convergence, financial resources, value chains, and household investment by achieving convergence from different government schemes over the project period.

• Led a team of 10 people working on several community development projects, directly impacting the lives of 12,000 tribal women.
• Primarily handling projects related to stakeholder engagement, preparation of vision documents, project planning, and monitoring for the projects in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh.
• Responsible for finance mobilization and finance management.
• Liaised with State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM), Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Department, Department of Horticulture and Food Processing, Department of Animal Husbandry, and Panchayat and Rural Department in Mandla district of MP for Rural Development.
• Regular coordination with the General Administration Department of Mandla for continuous monitoring and evaluation of different programs.
• Organized and facilitated capacity-building programs for functionaries and representatives from government departments and Civil Society Organizations.
• Guided young professionals, created, and nurtured a positive, team-oriented work culture.
• Reinforced systems and processes supporting direct action in the work geography.

• Worked closely with women collectives and tribal communities to stimulate their sense of agency, leading them to occupy space as equals in society and lead a life of dignity.
• Facilitated community collectives' taking charge of their own development through various CSR projects and programs under Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana—National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).
• Regularly visited field locations across remote villages to monitor the progress of different projects.
• Built lasting relationships with village residents, community leaders, government officials, and other stakeholders.

• Built strong relationships with team members and supervisors, fostering a positive work environment.
• Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
• Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
• Over the past year as an apprentice, I've had a chance to discover more about myself and rural life. I've also learned a lot about how development projects work and the different ways PRADAN gets involved in them. This experience has been really eye-opening for me.