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Prabal Sen

Lead-Technical, Caritas India
Guwahati,Assam

Summary

Experienced professional with over two decades of expertise in Climate Adaptive Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and Project Formulation & Management. Committed to addressing climate change and fostering sustainable development. Demonstrated success in designing and implementing impactful climate adaptation strategies, resulting in favorable results. Proficient in biodiversity conservation and adept at integrating traditional knowledge to optimize resource management. Well-regarded for providing technical support, facilitating capacity building, and advocating for climate-adaptive practices. A collaborative and strategic thinker devoted to making a constructive difference. Actively seeking opportunities to leverage knowledge and drive transformative change.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
6
Languages

Work History

NE Zone, Caritas

Programme Associate
08.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsible for leading the millet programme, program management, partner coordination, stakeholder networking, supporting community-led climate adaptive agriculture and NRM, documenting and popularizing traditional ecological knowledge, and contributing to disaster relief and WaSH efforts.

Itanagar

Environmental Officer
08.2012 - 07.2013

Job overview

  • Provided valuable thematic support to NGOs in the areas of agro-based livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and natural resource management (NRM)
  • Instrumental in assisting organizations in developing and implementing effective strategies to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.

Abir Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd
New Delhi

02.2009 - 07.2009

Job overview

  • Conducted Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for dam construction in remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh, evaluating the potential environmental effects
  • Conducted socio-economic surveys to assess the impacts of the projects on local communities.

GB Pant National Institute of

Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow & Project Coordinator-cum-Training Supervisor
02.2001 - 07.2009

Job overview

  • Himalayan Environment
  • Enhanced livelihood and food security through technology identification, validation, and application, from lab to field
  • Led dissemination of Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT) for upland agriculture, coordinating with partner NGOs
  • Empowered stakeholders through capacity building for sustainable agricultural practices
  • Validated nitrogen-fixing plants for SALT compatibility and soil conservation
  • Optimized fertilizer application and crop yield through soil and plant sample analysis
  • Implemented strategies to efficiently disseminate technology and monitor its impact on agricultural outcomes.

Education

Assam University

Masters from Ecology

University Overview

Bachelors from Botany

University Overview

Karimganj College

Hons

University Overview

National Institute of Disaster Management and World Bank Institute

Certificate Course on Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Framework
01.2011 - 05.2011

University Overview

Skills

Agro-Based Livelihoodundefined

Additional Information

Additional Information

Throughout my professional career, I have made significant contributions to the field with a total of 29 publications, including 7 books, 4 journal articles, 1 blog post, 7 abstracts, 4 magazine articles, & 5 popular articles. These publications reflect my dedication to knowledge dissemination and showcase my experience in various aspects of my field. They highlight my ability to engage with diverse audiences & contribute valuable insights to both academic and popular discourse.

Travelling

Travelling

As a committed professional, I have embarked on extensive travels to immerse myself in diverse communities & engage with stakeholders. These enriching journeys have always been fascinating to me. Through these travels, I have gained valuable insights and fostered cross-cultural collaborations, deepening my professional understanding & strengthening my commitment to driving positive change in the society.

Timeline

Programme Associate
NE Zone, Caritas
08.2013 - Current
Environmental Officer
Itanagar
08.2012 - 07.2013
National Institute of Disaster Management and World Bank Institute
Certificate Course on Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Framework
01.2011 - 05.2011
Abir Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd
02.2009 - 07.2009
Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow & Project Coordinator-cum-Training Supervisor
GB Pant National Institute of
02.2001 - 07.2009
Assam University
Masters from Ecology
04.2001
Bachelors from Botany
Karimganj College
Hons
04.1999
Prabal SenLead-Technical, Caritas India