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USMA CHAKMA

USMA CHAKMA

Summary

With 5+ years of experience, I specialize in managing projects that connect stakeholders, drive community engagement, and promote knowledge-sharing. Focused on sustainable development, I ensure projects align with organizational goals and deliver impactful results. My expertise includes designing programs, managing budgets, coordinating outreach, and supporting action research to foster key insights.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Manager (Knowledge & Outreach)

SELCO Foundation
01.2023 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement sustainable energy programs in Mizoram.
  • Research value chain improvements in the livelihood sector.
  • Lead project planning, coordination, and performance monitoring.

Key Achievements:

  • Established partnerships with government, NGOs, and Financial institutions to drive renewable energy initiatives.
  • Delivered 10+ projects on time and within budget.
  • Mentored junior team members in project management.

Project Coordinator (Consultant)

Ajure Lotus Foundation
01.2022 - 06.2022

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up Farm Producer Organization for Broom Grass growers in Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya
  • Conducted training for 500 farmers.

Key Achievements:

  • Facilitated community engagement and Business Modelling.
  • Documented project reports.

Field Researcher (Consultant)

Jan Kalyan Samiti
10.2021 - 12.2021

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designed research framework, questionnaires, and provided research training.
  • Collected primary data from 250 Community Champions across 6 rural districts.
  • Conducted data analysis.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully gathered and analyzed primary field data for research insights.

Communication Officer

Wada Na Todo Abhiyan
01.2020 - 01.2021

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed outreach with 1500+ CSOs, NGOs, and networks in India and globally.
  • Led communication efforts including social media, emails, newsletters, blogs, press releases, and videos.

Key Achievements:

  • Enhanced global and local engagement through effective communication strategies.

Facilitator & Education Curriculum Design

Tamarind Tree
01.2018 - 01.2019

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developed an assessment model for self-paced learning.
  • Created online courses for 150 primary-level students.
  • Facilitated both online and offline learning sessions.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully implemented an effective self-paced learning model for students.

Education

Masters in Design - Social Design

Ambedkar University
Delhi, India
04.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Delhi University
New Delhi
01.2010 - 01.2013

Skills

Microsoft Office: Proficient in Word, Excel, SharePoint

Fellowship

India Fellow Social Leadership Program, 2018-2019


  • Created and facilitated educational curriculum for a host organization in rural India.
  • Co-led a fundraising campaign for a Design Thinking workshop.

Timeline

Project Manager (Knowledge & Outreach)

SELCO Foundation
01.2023 - Current

Project Coordinator (Consultant)

Ajure Lotus Foundation
01.2022 - 06.2022

Field Researcher (Consultant)

Jan Kalyan Samiti
10.2021 - 12.2021

Communication Officer

Wada Na Todo Abhiyan
01.2020 - 01.2021

Facilitator & Education Curriculum Design

Tamarind Tree
01.2018 - 01.2019

Masters in Design - Social Design

Ambedkar University
04.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Delhi University
01.2010 - 01.2013
USMA CHAKMA