Arnab Saha

I, Mr. Arnab Kumar Saha ,a professional from Visva Bharati university (Central),Shantiniketan, post graduated from the department of social work.  I have overall experience of 8 years 10 months in sustainable livelihood, Livestock & Agriculture, PVTG livelihood etc . Recently I am working at JSLPS Jharkhand State livelihood promotion society) govt of Jharkhand as a District consultant Livestock (livelihood) ,under NRLM national rural livelihood mission posted at state head office (SMMU). I've relevant experience in managing projects Training, capacity building (livestock & Agriculture). I have experience in  MEP through MFI (Sona finance & Bandhan Bank) for promotion of Rural entrepreneur through  livelihood models and establishing backward and forward linkages. I had experience of managing stake holders like ATMA, KVK & ICAR regarding capacity building of farmers , at KGVK.

I have prior experience of formation of Farmers Producer Organization and promotion of rural based products with the community which I achieved in KGVK & CWS. I had broadcasted knowledge and supported the community to avail schemes (in minimum subside)  from NABARD & ATMA  departments, I have knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft office preferred), and internet I have relevant experience in facing audit compliance and financial management as 2 annual audits had been marked excellent by KPMG & MYRADA in KGVK.

I have 8 years 10 months of post qualification experience. I am post graduated from Visva Bharati University- Shantiniketan WB. Recently I am working at JSLPS as District Consultant livestock Livelihood posted at State head office SMMU - Ranchi since July 2019 to till date. my job role are as follows : 

• Monitoring of district based livestock activity and also government convergence program (Animal Husbandry scheme) Goatry , Poultry and Duckery.
• Develop plans related to ASK (Ajeevika Sansadhan Kendra)/ ILDC (Integrated livestock development center) at block level ensuring Zero mortality and Income enhancement of SHG/Producer groups and SHG
• Planning of profitable livestock with micro plans within community /SHG/ PG.
• Manage ASK /ILDC regarding profit earning with hardening of zero days livestock (Birds) and train farmers over post management of livestock.
• Prepare and execute sustainable model for livestock management (Breeding & Regular marketing) at rural circumstances.
• Train grassroot level caders (APS/CLM) for better achievement of NRLM goals.

From : October 2018 to April 2019.

Organization: ATG (At Grassroots).

• Designation: Project Coordinator
• Posted at Koderma (Jharkhand)

Key Responsibilities :

• Implementing livelihood program for mica collector’s families residing in the hilly region.
• Ensuring each household has its basic source of Income through relevant government. Schemes.
• Plan and execute micro level plans for the community on short time investment with huge profits like mushroom , poultry, IAP (Short duration and low maintenance crops)
• Data collection of social security ,health & Livelihood at block level.
• Manage team over aspects of strengthening with MFI.
• Plan and execute program mandates accordingly with team.
• Conduct village level meetings with stakeholders for achievement of project goals.
• Facilitate trainings from District to blocks and then towards village regarding livelihood enhancement.

From : February 2018 to October 2018.

Organization: Trickle Up (India).

• Designation: Consultant - Coordinator
• Posted at Latehar (Jharkhand)

Key Responsibilities :

• Implementing livelihood program for PVTG’s at block level.
• Planning livelihood  activities cum convergence with govt. schemes for Ultra Poor basically PVTG’s.
• Linkage of govt. scheme with various aspects livelihood.
• Guide BPM regarding needful training for PVTG’s.
• Preparation of business development plan at micro level and implement them with small entrepreneurs. 
• Initiate plans made by govt. statutory bodies. 
• Linking of Livelihood activities (NTFP) with JSLPS in 2 blocks (Mahuadanr & Garu).

Since Feb, 2017 to Jan, 2018

Organization: Center for World Solidarity - Jharkhand.

• Designation: Program Officer –PGS Trainer under Safe Food (WHH).
• Posted at Jharkhand resource center, Jamshedpur (East Singhbhum), Jharkhand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for certification of organic producing farmers in Jharkhand covering 6 districts.

• Support farmers to get better market opportunity and scope for livelihood through organic retail chain in Jharkhand.

• Promote traditional food (finished products) through PG/FPO/FPC  to enhance their livelihood.

• Train farmers through TOT for replication of each effective model on sustainable farming through the state.

• Promotion of organic haat (bazar) in each of the 6 districts of Jharkhand.

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly& yearly reports of the programs. And work as an analyst for all budget heads.

• Promotion of Honey (finished products) through FPO formed at Rajnagar block of Saraikela district.

Since May, 2014 to Jan, 2017

Organization: Krishi Gram Vikas Kendra, A CSR initiate of Usha Martin Ltd.

• Designation: Officer(P5) –TVM & ABF Livelihood Activities.
• Posted at Head Office Rukka- Ranchi, Jharkhand

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible for overall management of livelihood programe in 35villages of Angara Cluster. Implementation of livelihood activities approaches and insuring meeting the livelihood programme objectives; in accordance of the livelihood strategy developed by team. 

• Develop and strengthen village level community level institutions like SHG, JLG etc.

• Guide and monitor ongoing livelihood activities/programes for SHG members- in order to ensure their timely and effective implementation.

• Design and conduct workshop for SHG, farmers on income generating activities.

• Liaison with PRI’s (Panchayati Raj Institutions) representatives to motivate respective village women to participate in livelihood activities.

• Capacitate field staffs on various aspects of program planning, implementation and monitoring. 

• Scout market opportunities through short term studies and establish market linkages for rural produces like – Veg productivity, mushroom, Argo forestry, allied livelihood Products etc. 

• Support and monitor staff on monthly activity planning, and maintain program database. . 

• Conduct field visits on a regular basis to provide supportive supervision of the field staffs. 

• Prepare data base of each livelihood activity & report it to monitoring head.

• Organization& establishment of FPO(Farmers Producers Organization) at grassroot level for Lac & Paddy producing farmers at Block level.

• Training of RSP(Rural Service Provider) for Improved  agricultural practices in cash crop production i.e Pink Pepper, Saisal ,Aloveraetc.

• Linking of govt. bodies to participate in Primary school education by edutainment, RRC ,Smart Class etc.

• Linkage of health activities with govt. convergence for better achievement of MDG at block level.

• Training & strengthening of  rural people for efficient rural electrification through Renewable Energy.

• Strengthening of SHG’s & linking them through livelihood activities.

Training /Internships :

• 1 years field work training in Rural Setting during MSW.
• Worked as a Surveyor in ASER (Annual Status of Education Report )Conducted by PRATHAM, an NGO in the year 2010.
• Participated in 7Days National Social Service Scheme special camp at GualPara,Birbhum.
• 1 month internship on issues related to child(Trafficking & rights),Climate Change& Training of small NGO’s at CASA (Churches Auxiliary for Social Action ) Sonthalpur , Alipuduar [NGP] W.B
• 1 month internship on Dairy, Agriculture-IAP(Improved Agricultural Practices) & SHG strengthening under ASSEFA & ITC Ltd at ASSEFA Munger [Bihar].
• 1 month at PRATHAM (Education Foundation) on evaluation of education report of govt. primary school under KMC(Kolkata Municipal Corporation) with ASER at Kolkata (W.B)
• Attended 3 days training on PGS & Organic farming (low cost sustainable farming) at Muniguda Odisha.
• Attended3 Days training on Marketing concept of ecological produce & FPO management at Timbuktu collective – Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh).
• Attended 3 days training on organic certification & sustainable farming at DRCSE, Purulia (W.B). 
• Attended 1 day workshop on fund raising & local governance organized by PRIA, Ranchi (Jharkhand).
• Attended 3 days 'workshop cum exhibition at OWC (Organic World Congress) for promotion of organic produces worldwide at Noida (UP).
• Attended 2 days’ workshop on Food & Nutrition organized by WHH at Ranchi – Jharkhand.
• Attended 2 days’ workshop on Livelihood & FPO formation organized by CWS – JRC at Ranchi –Jharkhand.
• Attended 4 days training program on market led approach to rural livelihood by 3 M approach at Bhubaneshwar – TOT by MART.