Sourav Jyoti Gohain
Development Professional
Guwahati
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4025
4025
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Monitoring & Evaluation Executive
World Bank Financed - Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project
02.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Assam Rural Infrastructure and Service Society | Govt. of Assam
- Aligned monitoring and evaluation activities with organizational objectives, fostering stakeholder collaboration and strategic focus.
- Designed and implemented data quality assurance strategies, maintaining accuracy and reliability of monitoring processes.
- Lead the Kshymata- a program under APART team for the implementation of program activities-entrepreneurship trainings, business development support, and access to finance for agro-based enterprises.
- Developed surveys, questionnaires, and data collection tools to support comprehensive project assessments.
- Created and executed training programs, enhancing team capabilities in monitoring and evaluation techniques.
- Implemented gender-integrated social safeguard measures in agribusiness and industry value chains, conducted awareness programs on gender equity and OHS, and ensured compliance with social safeguard and occupational safety frameworks in project interventions.
- Led promotion, capacity building, and support for district-level Industry associations formed under aegis of APART driving sustainable growth.
- Guided Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) for hard interventions, including Common Facility Centres (CFC) of different agricultural value chains such as handloom, Mustard, Rice, Fruits and vegetables etc through bid process management, procurement, and commissioning.
- Develop & manage a network of entrepreneurs, start-ups, mentors, institutions, and financial institutions.
- Served as Training Coordinator for EDP and skill training programs at ICAR institutions, NIFTEM-Guwahati, IIE-Guwahati, etc.
- Organized and led exposure visits to Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, and Banaras, Uttar Pradesh for handloom value chain stakeholders under APART, facilitating knowledge exchange on traditional weaving techniques and market linkages.
- Contributed to project success by preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRS) and ensuring thorough project documentation.
- Coordinated and monitored District/Cluster Team Leaders, optimizing field-level processes across 18 districts of Assam.
- Designed and executed training programs, enhancing team members' proficiency in monitoring and evaluation techniques.
- Played a pivotal role in establishing Common Facility Centres (CFCs), contributing to local economic growth.
Block Project Manager
Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society (ASRLMS)
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Govt. of Assam
- Led the Block Mission Management Unit in Laharighat Development Block, showcasing prominent experience in operations management and overseeing comprehensive program execution and monitoring.
- Responsible for executing specialist functions at the block level and generic coordination of field-based activities at the cluster level.
- Nodal person for specific assignments including Micro Planning, Bank Linkages, Community Institution Building, livelihood promotion, and social development.
- Led social safeguard initiatives by ensuring women's participation in livelihood programs, facilitating gender-sensitive training, and integrating occupational health and safety (OHS) awareness into capacity-building programs for SHGs and cooperatives.
- Targeted project implementation, formation, and nurturing of Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
- Provided basic training to SHGs, managed operations of community support cadres, facilitated micro plans and bank linkages, supervised institutional fund utilisation, and resolved conflicts at the community level.
- Spearheaded livelihood promotion initiatives in alignment with NRLM objectives, significantly contributing to poverty alleviation.
- Supporting farm and non-farm-based enterprises as a means of livelihood diversification as well as employment generation.
- Facilitating linkages between farmers and traders through the formation of producer groups and collective marketing strategies.
- Facilitated convergence with various departments for all government programs aligned to rural development, P&RD Department, and NRLM vision and mission, including Poshan Abhiyan.
- Provided hands-on support to local institutions and community groups including SHGs, VOs, PGs, Industry Associations , CFCs, FPCs in participatory planning and accessing entitlements under various government schemes.
- Conducted awareness activities and health camps, collaborating with Anganwadi centers and mobilizing community participation.
- Effectively managed conflicts and addressed grievances, ensuring smooth program implementation and community satisfaction.
- Conducted Food, Nutrition, Health, and WASH (FNHW) training under ASRLM, empowering self-help groups with essential knowledge on health, hygiene, and nutrition for sustainable community development.
- Implemented livelihood promotion initiatives, resulting in significant income enhancement for community members.
- Established and strengthened partnerships with government entities, NGOs, and community stakeholders, driving collaborative efforts towards shared objectives.
- Organized numerous events and activities promoting the health and nutrition of pregnant women, adolescent girls, and children.
- Successfully managed conflicts and addressed grievances, contributing to improved community satisfaction and smoother program implementation.
- Played a pivotal role in integrating various government programs for rural development, aligning them with the NRLM vision and mission.
- Liaised effectively with DRDA, Zilla Parishad, and Block-level authorities to align MGNREGS with livelihood goals, optimizing scheme integration for rural beneficiaries.
- Partnered with Civil Society Organizations to mobilize rural communities, enabling convergence of government funds and fostering sustainable, asset-focused livelihood opportunities.
Block Coordinator
Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society (ASRLMS)
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Govt. of Assam
- Managed and coordinated NRLM initiatives at the block level, ensuring alignment with broader program objectives.
- Led a team in implementing livelihood promotion projects, contributing to local community development.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to achieve program goals and enhance community well-being.
- Coordinated health camps, partnering with Anganwadi centers to provide essential healthcare services.
- Organized community-based events for Poshan Pokhoda, facilitating activities in line with WHO guidelines.
- Promoted healthcare awareness through performing arts and mid-media, supporting initiatives like HBNC, HBYC, MAA, and Nutrition Rehabilitation Centers.
- Mobilized women in Tea Garden areas to join NRLM Self-Help Groups, fostering economic empowerment.
- Govt. of Assam
- Successfully mobilized and integrated women from Tea Garden areas into NRLM Self-Help Groups, fostering significant economic empowerment.
- Organized and executed multiple health camps and community events, improving access to healthcare and promoting wellness.
- Effectively collaborated with various stakeholders, enhancing program implementation and achieving community development goals.
- Implemented innovative healthcare awareness programs through performing arts and mid-media, increasing community engagement and education.
Circle Project Supervisor
Office of the State Coordinator, NRC
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Govt. of Assam, NRC Updation Project
- Managed administrative and supervisory responsibilities within the NRC updation project in Assam with Govt. Machinery.
- Oversaw operations within an Administrative Revenue Circle under Nagaon District, ensuring accurate and timely publication of the updated NRC.
- Coordinated the media campaign & various training programs for Govt. officials and other field-level functionaries.
- Successfully led the publication of the draft NRC for 61264 HH under Doboka Rev. Circle with the help of government officials and field functionaries.
- Govt. of Assam, NRC Updation Project
- Led the administrative supervision of the NRC updation project, resulting in the accurate and successful publication of the updated NRC.
- Coordinated with District Administrative Officers to ensure seamless implementation of project tasks.
Trainee Executive
National Smallholder Development Trust
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Company Overview: Bhopal
- Collaborated with the National Smallholder Development Trust and PRADAN NGO to facilitate poverty reduction and livelihood promotion initiatives among tribal women in Bokaro district, Jharkhand.
- Organized awareness programs on Nutrition, Education, and women's and children's health.
- Led social mobilization and development initiatives for rural women in Jharkhand under NSPDT, working extensively with SHG and cooperative models to enhance livelihoods and community empowerment
- Contributed to poverty reduction among tribal women through effective collaboration with the National Smallholder Development Trust and PRADAN NGO.
- Empowered rural communities through sustainable development projects, enhancing livelihoods and well-being.
Education
Masters of Science - Biotechnology
Assam University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Biotechnology And Genetics
Bangalore University
06-2011
Skills
- Operation Management
- Project Coordination
- Community Consultation
- Microsoft Office Packages
- Social Mobilisation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Analysis
- Team player and Team Leadership
- Administrative skills
- Basic knowledge of Software and Hardware troubleshooting
Disclaimer
I hereby solemnly declare that all statements made in the above application are true to best of my knowledge and belief., Present, Guwahati, Assam
Guwahati-781171 Sourav Jyoti Gohain
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Timeline
Monitoring & Evaluation Executive
World Bank Financed - Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project
02.2022 - Current
Block Project Manager
Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society (ASRLMS)
02.2021 - 01.2022
Block Coordinator
Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society (ASRLMS)
03.2019 - 01.2021
Circle Project Supervisor
Office of the State Coordinator, NRC
07.2015 - 03.2018
Trainee Executive
National Smallholder Development Trust
08.2013 - 04.2014
Masters of Science - Biotechnology
Assam University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Biotechnology And Genetics
Bangalore University
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