Dikshani Konwar
Development Professional
Mandla
Summary
Dynamic Team Coordinator with a proven track record at Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), showcasing exceptional supervisory expertise and a passion for community development. Excelled in building relationships with stakeholders and leading projects to enhance livelihood prototypes, achieving significant improvements in team efficiency and project outcomes. Skilled in facilitation and training, demonstrating dependable leadership and collaborative success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Team Coordinator
Professional Assistance for Development Action
2024.07 - Current
- Supervised 10 co-workers.
- Served as liaison between management and team members to address concerns and facilitate problem-solving initiatives.
- Worked with district and block administrations to develop and scale sustainable and comprehensive livelihood prototypes in Mandla district.
- Build strong relation with Panchayat functionaries, Community based Organizations (CBOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with motive of promoting women leaders from within CBOs.
- Developed strong relationships with cross-functional teams, facilitating collaborative efforts towards shared goals.
- Managed projects while ensuring their quantity, quality , time and cost effectiveness.
- Strengthening and building my team's efficiency by nurturing a motivational climate achievement and a gender responsive work-place.
Project Executive
Professional Assistance for Development Action
2018.06 - 2024.07
- Managed 1 project on scaling up of Community Nutrition Gardens at Jabalpur division while coordinating with MGNREGS functionaries at four districts.
- Lead 1 research project on Agro-ecology with International Water Management Institute.
- Managed 5 projects at team level contributing to establishment of income generating opportunities, nutritional well being & management and sustainable utilization of natural resources.
- Developed and strategized comprehensive project plans, outlining goals, objectives, tasks, and deadlines for the location.
- Coordinated meetings with members of community institutions (Cluster level Federations, Village Organizations and Self Help groups) to facilitate developmental agenda within the community.
- Develop training modules and materials on agriculture, gender and nutrition for capacity building of the community as well as the government stakeholders.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders to ensure project outcomes.
- Planned and supported the team in execution of Nutrition thematic interventions across villages in the block.
- Ensure real time data management for monitoring project progress.
Development Apprentice
Professional Assistance for Development Action
2017.06 - 2018.06
- Built strong relationships with team members and supervisors, fostering a positive work environment.
- Enhanced practical skills on rural development through experiences with the community at grassroots level.
- Build strong rapport with Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
- Co- explored areas of intervention with the community and facilitated actions among the women collectives to initiate changes.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn the best practices and techniques of working in the grassroots.
- Gained experiences in community mobilisation, training module and facilitation and dissemination skills.
- Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Intern
Centre for Environment Education
2016.05 - 2016.07
- Supported staff members in development of Village Contingency Plans (VCPs) in one village.
- Gained valuable experience working in developing School Disaster Management Plans (SDMPs).
- Visited 31 schools in Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand to interact and discuss with the students on various issues from the problems and challenges they faced in schools like pollution, availability of safe drinking water, sanitation and WASH.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Supported the team in organizing and conducting events such as World Environment Day and International Day for Biological Diversity along with village community.
Education
Master of Arts - Ecology, Environment And Sustainable Development
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Guwahati, India 2015.07 - 2017.05
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Jagannath Barooah College
Jorhat, India 2012.07 - 2015.06
Skills
Supervisory expertise
Passion for continuous learning
Multitasking Abilities
Relationship Building with relevant stakeholders
Community mobilization
Facilitation and training
Dependable and Responsible
Interpersonal Communication
Team Communication and Collaboration
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Assamese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Team Coordinator
Professional Assistance for Development Action
2024.07 - Current
Project Executive
Professional Assistance for Development Action
2018.06 - 2024.07
Development Apprentice
Professional Assistance for Development Action
2017.06 - 2018.06
Intern
Centre for Environment Education
2016.05 - 2016.07
Master of Arts - Ecology, Environment And Sustainable Development
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
2015.07 - 2017.05
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Jagannath Barooah College
2012.07 - 2015.06
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