Vijay Pratap
New Delhi
Summary
Experienced and collaborative professional with10+ years of expertise in the development sector, programme management, capacity building, monitoring, and grant management. Proven track record of successfully managing community-level projects and effectively implementing capacity-building programs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Program Lead
Jan Sahas
New Delhi, India
10.2023 - Current
- Conduct needs assessments to identify specific requirements and challenges of potential partners
- Perform due diligence on potential NGO/CBO partners to assess their suitability for collaboration
- Provide ongoing support to partner NGOs/CBOs, offering constant guidance and input to ensure effective implementation of the action plan
- Conduct regular reviews of partner progress and address any challenges or modifications needed in consultation with the Lead
- Coordinate and facilitate workshops to provide training on relevant topics for partner NGOs/CBOs
- Conduct on-site visits to partner locations to assess and ensure the proper execution of the action plan
- Collaborate with the team and external experts to develop capacity-building modules tailored to the needs of NGOs/CBOs, focusing on areas such as program clarity and financial management
- Regularly monitor and review the progress of action plans for partner NGOs/CBOs
- Modify action plans as required, consulting with the Lead and partners, to address emerging needs or challenges
- Ensure close collaboration with partner NGOs/CBOs throughout the process to deliver the proposed outcomes effectively
- Additionally, support the development and production of training modules and contribute to internal communications and donor reporting within Jan Sahas in coordination with the Lead
Program Executive
Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Grant Management for Capacity Building of Masons, Carpenters, and Artisans in selected villages by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board's 'Capacity Building Programme for Masons & Carpenters.'300 masons, carpenters, and artisans were trained
- Grant Management, Facilitation, and Monitoring of training program with12 CSOs in Odisha under the 'OCEAN' (Organizational Change Initiative for Evolution, Learning, and Nurturing) project
- Manage grant and Mobilization of two batches of50 tribal youth for the 'Green Hub Central India Youth Fellowship - Youth & Community Based Video Fellowship for Recording Environment & Peoples Biodiversity in Central India' project
- Designed and anchored an online training program for rural tribal youths and practitioners on 'Livestock – Backyard Poultry, Fisheries, and Goatry' in two batches of30 participants in each batch
- Managed stakeholders from Academic Institutions, CSOs, NGOs, and Government Institutions
- Led the campaign and mobilization of50 tribal youths for the GOAL (Going Online as Leaders) program by Facebook in partnership with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
- Facilitated and designed training programs for CSOs from Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh on Local Fund Raising, organized by Smile Foundation
- Designed an online training program to train two batches for40 tribal youths on Article Writing, in collaboration with Slanthad Foundation
Training Officer–Capacity Building
Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundations
New Delhi, India
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Facilitated coordination and execution of the Certificate Program in Rural Livelihoods (CPRL) for Tribal Youths
- Mobilized300 tribal youths for the CPRL training program
- Managed stakeholder relationships with institutions for the mobilization of tribal youths to enroll in the MBA in Development Management
- Ensured student placements, internships, and dissertations for the MBA in Development Management
- Managed and monitored overall operations, including budget development, modifications, and tracking expenditures
- Prepared and presented financial health and recommendations to the CB lead and standing committee
- Designed and anchored training programs for CSOs under the Jharnadhara, Springshed Management program, and Usharmukti program, focusing on the use of digital tools (EDIT)
- Designed and anchored the training program for the25 Block Level Staff of Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotional Society on rural livelihood themes
Program Facilitator
Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation
New Delhi, India
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Facilitated and traveled continuously for six months, accompanying30 tribal students on a nationwide journey across seven states and visiting15 institutes/NGOs to provide training on rural livelihood themes as part of the Flagship Programme 'Certificate Programme in Rural Livelihood.'
- Maintained day-to-day liaison with CSOs to ensure efficient and effective implementation of program activities
- Proactively supported the establishment of a co-learning pedagogy among students and with CSO partners and submission of work plans and reports to higher officials
Project Coordinator (National Skill Qualification Framework)
Empower Pragati
New Delhi, India
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Facilitated effective coordination and communication among30 School Principals, Vocational Training Partners, and the Vocational Branch of the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)
- Implemented a comprehensive monitoring framework, conducting frequent on-site visits to oversee and evaluate the quality and progress of vocational training activities carried out by the designated training partners
- Facilitated stakeholder management and collaboration among Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and other strategic partners
- Implemented a robust monitoring and evaluation system to oversee the performance and impact of30 IT vocational trainers deployed across a network of schools
- Leveraged key performance indicators and data-driven insights to track their effectiveness, provide constructive feedback, and ensure alignment with project objectives
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in managing the timely submission of reports and invoices for the utilization of government funds, adhering strictly to prescribed timelines and guidelines
- Maintained accurate financial records and facilitated transparent financial accountability
- Spearheaded the implementation of a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to oversee the performance and impact of a cohort of30 IT vocational trainers deployed across a diverse network of schools
Project Officer
Magic Bus India Foundation
Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Leveraged sophisticated key performance indicators and data-driven insights to systematically track their effectiveness, provide comprehensive feedback, and ensure strict adherence to project objectives
- Continuously conducted vigilant monitoring and assessment of multifaceted project activities, including Group Lectures, Industrial Visits, Field Visits, and Role Plays
- Employed sophisticated methodologies to evaluate their efficacy, relevance, and alignment with overarching project goals
- Effectively utilized findings to drive ongoing improvements, optimize outcomes, and unlock the full potential of the project's impact
Project Executive
Bolivara Organization for Fellow Feat Empowerment and Reconstruction
West Bengal, India
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Led community mobilization efforts to promote active participation and engagement in development initiatives
- Implemented and advocated for the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan campaign to promote sanitation and hygiene practices within communities
- Conducted comprehensive documentation and report writing, capturing project activities, outcomes, and impact on the organization
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Social Work
Jamia Millia Islamia
01.2012
Skills
- Technical - Training & Capacity Building, Project Management, Budgeting, Documentation, Stakeholder Management, and Report Writing
- Computer Proficiency - Conversant with MS Office, Adobe Illustrator & InDesign, and MIS
- Non-technical/Communication - Leadership, Results-oriented, Problem-solving, and Adaptability Language
Certification
- MS Excel Pivot Tables Skill Nation
- 2023
- Integrating & Localising SDGs in Rural Development Programmes National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
- 2021
- Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO): Operational Management and Best Practices India Livelihoods Collective
- 2020
Timeline
Assistant Program Lead
Jan Sahas
10.2023 - Current
Program Executive
Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation
10.2022 - 10.2023
Training Officer–Capacity Building
Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundations
08.2017 - 09.2021
Program Facilitator
Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation
10.2016 - 08.2017
Project Coordinator (National Skill Qualification Framework)
Empower Pragati
01.2016 - 08.2016
Project Officer
Magic Bus India Foundation
07.2015 - 01.2016
Project Executive
Bolivara Organization for Fellow Feat Empowerment and Reconstruction
05.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Social Work
Jamia Millia Islamia
Master of Arts - Social Work
Tata Institute of Social Sciences