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M Samuel Saka

M Samuel Saka

Development Professional
Imphal

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a postgraduate degree in Development Policy, Planning, and Practice. Over 2 years of experience in the development sector, specializing in public policy analysis, rural development, gender, and livelihood promotion. Committed to an inclusive approach in addressing community needs and promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Young Professional (NRLM Activities)

Odisha Livelihoods Mission, Govt. Of Odisha
Bhubaneshwar
09.2021 - Current
  • Coordinate, and ensure proper implementation of National and State livelihood activities in Bargarh district.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on Convergence projects with different line Departments, VOs, CSOs and NGO partners.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Work closely with Women self-help groups, marginalized society, and the Poor ensuring their Capacity Building and empowerment
  • Detailed Project Report Preparation for Various Projects in the District
  • Annual Action Plan (Livelihood) preparation for the District
  • Nodal Person for all Livelihood Activities


Major Projects Undertaken:

  • Nodal officer for livelihood activities Under NRLM in Bargarh District
  • Monitoring and implementation of both Farm and Non-Farm Livelihood Projects.
  • Mission Shakti Café- Contributed to setting up 9 women-led cafés.
  • Linked café with online Zomato delivery and local delivery for customer ease and business expansion
  • Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises - Nodal person in-charge for the implementation of ‘Seed Capital’ component under PMFME in Bargarh District
  • Village Poverty Reduction Program (VPRP) - Nodal officer for VPRP and GPDP integration in Bargarh district
  • Conducted Training and sensitization programs for block officials and Block level trainers
  • SWAYAM- Gender integration Program - Nodal officer for Gender Intervention and Social Inclusion Projects throughout the District.


Intern

Centre For Research And Advocacy, Manipur
Imphal
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Conducted Awareness programs related to social and environmental issues.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.

Field Investigator- Urban Governance

TISS
Osmanabad
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Studied and analyzed the governance and functioning of Osmanabad city.
  • Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations in Osmanabad City.

Field Investigator, Academic Engagement

Govt. Of Maharashtra & TISS.
Western Maharashtra
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Studied and analyzed issues faced by farmers in the Western Districts of Maharashtra.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.

Education

Master of Science - Development Policy Planning and Practice

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Tuljapur
07.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelors of Science -

Manipur University
Imphal
05.2015 - 04.2018

Skills

Project Management: Policy Making, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Standard Operating Procedure (Sops), Report writing, and Documentationundefined

Accomplishments

  • Village Poverty Reduction Program: Training of Trainers (ToT) organized by OLM, NRLM, and Kudumbashree-NRO (1st - 3rd Aug 2022)
  • National Policy Symposium, TISS, UNICEF: Event Management participation.(14th - 15th Dec 2019)
  • NIIT Foundation, New Delhi: Certificate course in Data Entry (Jan-Mar 2019)

Timeline

Young Professional (NRLM Activities)

Odisha Livelihoods Mission, Govt. Of Odisha
09.2021 - Current

Intern

Centre For Research And Advocacy, Manipur
10.2020 - 04.2021

Field Investigator- Urban Governance

TISS
01.2020 - 02.2020

Field Investigator, Academic Engagement

Govt. Of Maharashtra & TISS.
09.2019 - 10.2019

Master of Science - Development Policy Planning and Practice

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
07.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelors of Science -

Manipur University
05.2015 - 04.2018
M Samuel SakaDevelopment Professional