Jiten Kumar Das
Block Operations lead in Prajayatna
Deoghar,JH
Summary
Experienced professional in public education enhancement through teacher mentoring and school transformation initiatives. Five years of leadership in development organizations, specializing in education governance and systemic reform. Utilizes data-driven strategies to create engaging learning environments and support equitable access to education. Focused on building strong community partnerships to improve educational outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Block Operation Lead
Prajayatna
10.2024 - Current
- Leading the District Transformation Project in Jharkhand, focusing on improving learning outcomes and school governance.
- Facilitating capacity-building workshops for teachers and academic leaders on pedagogy and foundational learning.
- Supporting School Management Committees (SMCs) to strengthen participatory school planning and monitoring.
- Coordinating with education department officials (DSE, BEO, CRPs) for collaborative implementation of academic plans.
- Promoting reflective practices among teachers through continuous mentoring and classroom observations.
Area Coordinator – Forest Rights Act (FRA)
PRADAN
11.2021 - 09.2024
- Implemented Forest Rights Act (FRA) to secure land and livelihood rights for tribal communities across multiple blocks.
- Organized capacity-building sessions for Gram Sabha members and women’s collectives on legal entitlements.
- Designed livelihood strategies integrating forest produce management and sustainable practices.
- Strengthened coordination between SDLCs, DLCs, and village institutions for transparent governance.
- Documented success stories and prepared analytical reports for policy advocacy and replication.
District Research Assistant
XIM University (UNICEF Project)
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted field research under the PRADAN–UNICEF Social Protection Project in Bokaro district.
- Led focus group discussions and interviews with SHGs, PRI representatives, and local officials.
- Analyzed implementation of government social protection schemes and suggested policy improvements.
- Contributed to research publications and district-level reports for strengthening service delivery systems.
School Facilitator
NEEDS (Network for Enterprise Enhancement and Development Support)
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Led the “Anandshala” education project in partnership with Quest Alliance and Dasra.
- Supported teachers in developing child-friendly classrooms and participatory learning processes.
- Conducted Bal Sansad, SMC, and parent-teacher meetings to enhance accountability and school-community links.
- Facilitated adolescent learning programs on life skills, gender, and child protection.
- Designed monitoring tools and maintained progress data to assess impact and learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - undefined
IGNOU
DeogharBachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - undefined
S.P. College, SKMU
Dumka01.2014
Intermediate - Science
A.N. Inter College, JAC
Ranchi01.2009
Matriculation - undefined
Project High School, JAC
Simla01.2007
Skills
- Teacher Mentoring & Classroom Facilitation
- Training & Capacity Building
- Educational Research & System Strengthening
- Community Mobilization & Governance
- Program Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation
- Documentation, Reporting & Data Management
Certification
- Forest Rights Act (FRA) – Pradan
- Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) – Prajayatna
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) & ECCE – Prajayatna
- Gender and Development – Pradan
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) – NEEDS
- Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) – NEEDS
- Local Area Economy (LAE) – Pradan (optional)
- POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) – Pradan
- Lac Cultivation Training – Pradan
Languages
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Bengali
Upper intermediate (B2)
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: 2025-10-04 Place: Palojori Jiten Kumar Das
Timeline
Block Operation Lead
Prajayatna
10.2024 - Current
Area Coordinator – Forest Rights Act (FRA)
PRADAN
11.2021 - 09.2024
District Research Assistant
XIM University (UNICEF Project)
04.2021 - 10.2021
School Facilitator
NEEDS (Network for Enterprise Enhancement and Development Support)
05.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Social Work (MSW) - undefined
IGNOU
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - undefined
S.P. College, SKMU
Intermediate - Science
A.N. Inter College, JAC
Matriculation - undefined
Project High School, JAC