Team Leader Fellowship Program
Resume:
Master’s Degree from reputed National/ International Institution/ University
** ***** ** ********** ** Deep and demonstrable understanding and knowledge of Agribusiness and/or value chain is essential
10 years of experience in consulting and implementing Central/ State Government. Deep and demonstrable understanding and knowledge of agribusiness and/or value chain is essential including working on private sector Agr-Investment Programs is preferred.
Experience in World Bank/ Donor/ Bi-lateral/ multi-lateral agencies for at least 2 Years in each project.
minimum 2 project
Certificate, Achievement in National and International level
Yes my PGDAEM is from National Institute of Agri Ext Management and IDPHAF from PTC PLUS, Netherland under Netherland Fellowship Program
Yeah I have 25 yrs of vast experience across the globe starting from Asia, Europe and Africa in Agribusiness and Agri Value Chain sector with various national and international organization
Since April 2012 to August 2022 I was working with the Support to State Extension Reform Scheme of Govt Of India where prime focus is on Agriculture in a Business Mode with Market oriented approach keeping Doubling Farmer Income as target.. I was also Team Leader for recent Strategic Research Extension Program preparation and September 2022 to March2023 with OIIPCRA supported by World Bank and Govt Of Odisha ..March 23- July 23 with Grant Thornton at Chhatisgarh for HDFC Parivartan..August 23-continuing as Consultant Agriculture Specialist with AFPRO for Jeevika Samriddhi, Vedanta at Jharsuguda
VSO Uganda(2006-2008) EU funding, LWM project supported by NORAD(1996-1998), WORLP supported by DFID(2004), NFP(2004-2005).
GOI(2012-2022)
OIIPCRA (Sept 2022 onwards)
Master Trainer on Natural Farming, Certificate from HarvardX,Certified Farm Advisor Module 2,Certificate on Gender Mainstreaming, Urban Agriculture, Development livelihood, ICT in Agriculture and many more
1.
Proposed Position
Horticulturist
2.
Email and Contact number
*************@*******.***
3.
Name of Staff
Surjya Kumar Dash
4.
Date of Birth
30.05.1970
Nationality
Indian
5.
Education
Name of the Institution
Degrees obtained
Date
MANAGE, Hyderabad
PG Diploma in Agriculture Extension Management
2013
CSAUAT, Kanpur
BSC (Agriculture and Animal Husbandary)
1995
Rajendra College, Balangir
+2 Science
1988
6.
Membership in Professional Associations:
Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals Agri Professionals Network
World Poultry Science Association
7.
Other Trainings
Indicate significant training since degrees
International Diploma in Poultry Husbandary and Animal Feeds, From PTC PLUS Netherland as Netherland Fellow2004-2005
Certified Farm Advisor Module 2 From IIFSR, Meerut on March 2021
Master Trainer on Natural Farming From MANAGE, Hyderabad on April 2022
ICT in Agriculture from MANAGE, Hyderabad November 2020
Unlocking the immunity to change from Harvard X, July 2014
Development of Livelihood from MANAGE, Hyderabad April.2004
8.
Countries of Work Experience
India, Uganda, Netherland
9.
Languages (Good, Fair or poor)
Language
Speaking
Reading
Writing
English
Good
Good
Good
Hindi
Good
Good
Good
Any other (Odia)
Good
Good
Good
10.
Employment Record: (Starting with present position)
As Consultant Agriculture Specialist with AFPRO at Jharsuguda, Agronomist with Grant Thornton at Chhatisgarh from March 2023-July 23,
September 2022 to Match 2023 as Team Leader OIIPCRA supported by World Bank and Govt of Odisha
From: April 2012
August 2022
Employer
ATMA under Support to State Extension Reform GOI
Positions held
Technology Manager
From: August-2011
To March 2012
Employer
DreamIndia, Balangir
Positions held
Advisor on Agriculture
From January-2009
To July -2011
Employer
Green Earth, Balangir
Positions held
CEO
From: November-2006
To: December- 2008
Employer
VSO, Uganda
Positions held
Agribusiness Development Advisor
From January-2004
To April-2004
Employer
CENDERET(XIM)
Bhubaneswar
Positions held
As Livelihood Expert in WORLP funded by DFID
From: January-2002
To: December-2003
Employer
ETV, Annadata, Hyderabad
Positions held
Agriculture Correspondent
From February 2001
To December -2001
Employer
SAI, Cuttack
Positions held
Agriculture Expert
From: October 1998
To: January 2001
Employer
National Institute of Law and Human Rights, Cuttack
Positions held
Resource Person in Agriculture
From: July 1996
To: October 1998
Employer
VIKALPA
Positions held
Project Coordinator
11.
Detailed Tasks Assigned
List all tasks to be performed under this assignment
12.
Work Undertaken that Best Illustrates Capacity to Handle the Tasks Assigned
i.
Name of Assignment or project:
Support to State Extension Reform GOI (ATMA)
Year:
April 2012- to till date
Location:
FIAC Balangir,Odisha
Client:
ATMA, (Balangir)
Main Project feature:
Multi-disciplinary Approach to livelihood Development.
Community/Social Mobilization
Community Organizations & Institution Development
Land Water Management
Enhancement of Agriculture Production & Productivity
Irrigation Management
Capacity building
Agriculture,horticulture, fisheries
Producer Group, Producer Company
Convergence
Documentation
Position held:
TM
Activities performed:
Performed as Team Leader
Being the role of Team of Multi-disciplinary team consists of ATM, FF, AO, VAW and Coordinator of BTT in capacity building, Demonstration, Exposure Visit, Farm School Programme responsible for MIS at Block level and NGOs, SHGs, FPOs at cluster level, as a whole responsible with entire team along with community/ social mobilization, planning, execution & monitoring of all field activities,
Responsible for effective social mobilization and community participation in different PRA Exercise for preparation of Village Level Plan. Support to the GKM as per their field requirements and planning of training and capacity building of the SMS and related field staffs for better implementation of the project in time. and over all Coordination of the project management
Liasioning with Other Govt department and straightening of the Programme under convergence like Micro Irrigation, supporting with Borewell and dugwell. And resources available for implementation
Follow up linkage with line departnment like KVKs Govt agencies Like OSSC, AGRO, for quality planting materials under convergence and quality procurements
Responsible Marketing linkage of agriculture/Horticulture produce through FIG, CIG with the help of WSHGs and FPOs, (PACS)
Maintaining cohesion with the team members for timely implementation of different component of the Programme.
Responsible for Monitoring the straighten of WSHGs financial matter loan disbursement, Deposits of the members, documentation etc. with the support of MSC
Responsible for Make planning for the effective capacity building through training Programme in different aspects, use of the local resources and empower the Farmers community.
Being a team head for Liasioning with govt agencies like Veterinary/ Watershed/ Horticulture/Fisheries dept. schemes on supporting of Pisciculture, Gotary, Poultry, Agro- horticulture activities and the entire implementation of the Programme at field level for the economic enhancements of Small and Marginal Farmers under convergence Programme.
Responsible on planning of timely procurement of the farm produce through FO, CIG, FIG, WSHGs and FPOs for marketing. For better sustainability of their livelihoods.
Sustainable use of water in Farm Pond created by Watershed cum Soil Conservation, Fisheries for growing of different Agri and Horti crops.
Provide technical support & capacity building of small & marginal farmers to grow locally..
Responsible for Liaison with Primary Cooperative society (PACS), Farmers and Agri department
Reporting, Documentation, Book keeping, Database etc.
Performed as Agriculture Extension Manager
Support to BFAC in preparing productivity enhancement and livelihood plans i.e BAP and its implementation with focus to Mitigate Climatic stress.
Facilitating convergence with block / district /watershed/Fisheries/ animal husbandry staff for technical inputs and convergence with government Programme in these sector
Implementation of Farmers Capacity building plan & FS in villages.
Implement production Enhancement plan with Market oriented approach
Ensuring mainstreaming of gender and knowledge management in Farming & Livelihood Development.
Conducting vulnerability Assessment
Facilitating for crop intensification/ Agri-horti/poultry and goat rearing activities
Facilitate with the formation of JLG, to link them with BALARAM and Planning with KVK on Research Extension
Implementation of ATMA activities.
Provide, basic, advanced and refresher training to the input dealers and PS members
Review the performance of the FF
ii.
Name of Assignment or project:
BGREI
Year:
August -2011 to March- 2012
Location:
Balangir Districts of Odisha. HO- Balangir
Client:
Dream India, Balangir
Main Project feature:
Multi-disciplinary Approach to livelihood Development.
Social/Community Mobilization & community institution Development
Formation & strengthening of FIG and CIG
Awareness on Sustainable Irrigation& Water conservation practices
Soil conservation measures.
Soil Health Improvement Measures
Support to productivity enhancement
Crop Diversification & nutrition sensitive agriculture with focus to climate change impact
Agro based Livelihood development
Commercial farming through cluster Approach
Drudgery Reduction.
Convergence with Line department
Maintain Data base, Documentation of Best Practices.
Position held:
Agriculture Advisor/ Manager
Activities performed:
Maintaining cohesion among the team members.
Responsible for establishing linkage with Line departments in block & District Level for convergence of technical &financial resources for enland based - Agriculture and non-land based - Animal Husbandry livelihood development Activities.
Responsible for Effective Social& community mobilization for preparation of Village Development Community Plan
Providing over all leadership to all Programme activities including planning, seeking funds, implementation & supervision, M&E reporting etc.
Maintain data base of physical progress and impact reports, better practices & success stories.
Provide inputs to the Farmers for policy advocacy at community level
Convergence with Line Department for integration of all schemes
Selection of Agriculture Production cluster with the help of team members – Develop plan for Irrigation& Agriculture in designated cluster. & Formation of Producer groups.
Formation & strengthening of Farmers Producer Organization
Maintain Database
Performed As Agriculture Officer
Responsible with Planning on sustainable agri-horticulture activities for the farmers as per the area feasibilities.
Support to Farmers for procurement of quality planting materials follow up for best cropping practices including in time supervision towards better implementation.
Liaison with Govt staffs for scheme support and making plan to make available the facilities with the Small and marginal farmers.
Responsible for preparation of database of the villages and success stories as a whole.
Field staff review on agricultural development.
Inspection of the field while cropping on plant protection measures as a whole.
Responsible for development & implementation of Agro based Livelihood plan, Commercial Agriculture Cluster plan etc.
Responsible for convergence with line departments and different FIG,CIG and farmer producer Organizations etc.
Plan for sustainable surface water Irrigation and make best use of Monsoon.
Responsible for maintaining Database, Documentation of Best practices on agriculture, Irrigation & water management and Climate smart agriculture and story of Changes. Supporting Farmers Capacity building plan &FFS in villages.
Ensuring mainstreaming of gender and knowledge management in Livelihood Development.
Facilitate FIG implementation of crop intensification/ Agri-horti/poultry and goat rearing activities Liaison with KVK
iii.
Name of Assignment or project:
Value Addition and Agro Processing
Year:
January 2009 to July 2011
Location:
Balangir
Client:
Green Earth
Main Project feature:
Positions held:
CEO cum Agricultural -Marketing/ Business Specialist
Activities performed:
Supervised and monitored implementation of the PPs Institutional Strengthening, Irrigation development, Agriculture development, Crop Diversification & Value addition, Livelihood Development, Capacity building activities of different Stake holders and other PHM related Activities
Capacity Building on Quality Management of NTFP
Establish linkage with line departments for convergence of activities of Horticulture, Agriculture, Forest, Banks, Cooperative and Veterinary Department. etc.
Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, Half yearly and annual finance & Progress Report, Success stories, Stories of Changes and better practices and submit to Client
Convergence with Line Department for integration of all schemes
Selection of Agriculture Production cluster with the help of team members – Develop plan for Irrigation& Agriculture in designated cluster. & Formation of Producer groups.
Formation & strengthening of Farmers Producer Company.
Maintain Database
Enhanced Kharif production and diversIfication in Rabi
As Agricultural -Marketing/ Business Specialist
To make PP a self-sustainable business model. Assist farmers in the Command area of PPs to select right kind of less water intensity cash crop who has both market and value.
Collected and disseminated of information on agricultural markets for relevant crops, information on products, markets and services, such as banking and credit facilities and processing facilities available in the area and outside.
Established and developed contacts for PPs with lending institutions and assisted them to obtain loans for their cropping ventures;
Assisted PPs and other Specialists in preparing proposals for new production, marketing and basic processing ventures, and also assisted in analyzed and evaluation of financial viability of these proposals;
Assisted in developing a monitoring Programme for crop enterprises and agricultural input-output business opportunities developed for PPs
Established appropriate business linkages between the PPs, Private Sector, Banks and other appropriate lending institutions, both within and outside project areas
Develop Plan for commercial Irrigated Agriculture with SWOT analysis with their strategies to mitigate them
To make the framers organization a business enterprise through best use of water and capacity building of farmers for taking up commercial agriculture and link them to external demand driven market through PPs and bring them out from poverty and penury and PP will be Facilitator and platform of all the activities.
Link the PP and Farmers with financial institutions for meeting their credit needs for taking of commercial and high value irrigated Agriculture Monitoring the development and preparation and presentation report through power point Presentation to authorities.
Value addition of diversified cash crop with emphasis packaging, branding and marketing
iv.
Name of Assignment or project:
SATNET
Year:
November2006 to December2008
Location:
UGANDA
Client:
VSO Uganda
Main Project feature:
Multi focal Approach to Sustainable Livelihood for Small & Marginal farmers. Participatory planning, Community Mobilisation Organisations Development. Crop Diversification,Agribusiness, Agriculture production Intensification, Agri Processing, Business Planning of Member Organization, Farmers Fedaration etc. Formation of Farmers Association Conflict redressal mechanism at village level. Documentation.
Position held:
Agribusiness Development Advisor
Activities performed:
Supervise the Multi-disciplinary team - Planning, Coordination, execution, Guidance, Supervision, evaluation and reporting of Project activities. Preparation of Monthly action plan, progress report, coordination meeting with PP,
Supervised and monitored implementation of the Processing Member Organization,Institutional Strengthening, Business Development and Planning, Agriculture ans horticulture development, Crop Diversification & Value addition, and Livelihood Development, Capacity building activities of Different Stake holders
Capacity Building of Multi-disciplinary Team
Supervising, monitoring and reviewing the work of experts and the Trainers along with this also provide hand holding support to them as and when needed
Establish linkage with Exporter and Marketing network
Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, Half yearly and annual finance & Progress Report, Success stories, Stories of Changes and better practices and submit to VSO
Provide technical assistance and guide the work of other team members and trainer of MO
Responsible for maintaining Database, Preparation of Successful implementation, publication of Successful stories
Value chain analysis of horticulture and Agriculture crops
Introduced sustainable and improved fish culture by promoting of Captive Nursey near the water reservoirs. Rearing Unit for promotion of disease resistance dual use poultry breeds
Preserving natural grown trees in the catchment area of the water reservoirs to check soil erosion and ground water recharge.
Liaison with Govt, NGO and Elected Representative
v.
Name of Assignment or project:
WORLP funded by DFID
Year:
January 2004 to April 2004
Location:
Balangir
Client:
CENDERET (XIM)Bhubaneswar
Main Project feature:
Multi-disciplinary Approach to Livelihood development &Irrigation management, Community based approach to Irrigation Management, Awareness, Motivation, Training, planning, execution, Documentation Extension support to Farmers, & farmers Organisation, formation & strengthening Farmers Interest Group, Formation & capacity building of Water user’s Association, Pani Panchayats, Development of Rabi plan & Kharif plan in Irrigation projects, Plant Protection, soil health, Training, Capacity Building, Soil health Management. Demonstration, . Community Farming, Cluster Farming. Marketing, Post-Harvest Management ion project areas, etc. Community Horticulture, Crop diversification Plant Protection, soil health, Train inning, Capacity Building, Soil health Management. Demonstration, . Community Farming, Cluster Farming. Marketing, Post-Harvest Management etc.
Position held:
As Livelihood Support Team (Agriculture)
Activities performed:
Being the Team Leader of the of the Multi-disciplinaryTeam consists with, Junior Engineer, Agri Extension, Social, Veterinary & Fishery expert responsible for:
Effective SocialMobilization through Awareness generation & IEC campaign.
Participatory Planning, execution & monitoring of implementation of Livelihood Action Plan
Capacity Building of Team members and the Facilitators.
Conduct Training Need Assessment & design training programmes for different stake holders.
Validate the livelihood Matrix
Prepare plan for crop diversification with focus to sustainable Irrigation practice.
Sensitize community for cropwater & rotationalIrrigationpractices.
Maintain database, documenting best practices and successful events& Reporting to the authority.
As Project Coordinator in LWM project supported by Norwegian AID 1996 to 1998
Provide Technical Assistance and guide and monitor the agriculture activities of WUAs through the COs, report the progress.
Work collaboratively with other Experts, assessing the present status, potential and constraints related to agriculture during Participatory work and provide technical guidance and assist development of Agriculture Plans by WUAs;
Provide training & handholding support to Cos for their capacity building to achieve Objectives and goals of the project.
Aware the farmers about the Impact of Climate change Impact on Agriculture.
Provide full package of new modern agriculture extension Technology for increase of Production & Productivity- both in Rabi and Kharif Namely- Soils health Analysis, Certified Seed Procurement, Seed Germination, Land Preparation, training on Application of Fertilizer as per Soil Health Report, Seed Treatment, Nursery bed preparation, application basal dose, Transplanting, Water Management, Weed Control, INM & IPM, Organic Mannuaring & Pest control, Crop harvesting,& Post harvesting Management
Developing Cropping intensity and cropping area in Rabi season by diversifying paddy to non-paddy crop and developing Participatory Irrigation Schedule basing on crop water management and on-farm water management.
Organize demonstrations-FFS on SRI paddy, vegetables, Green Gram, Black Gram, G. Nut, Mustard, Til, Sunflower etc.
Conducting Seed Village programme for self-sufficiency of Seed in PPs and increase the Seed Replacement Rate.
Provide training and holding support to PP and farmers for participatory Irrigation Management and crop water requirement.
Facilitating the planning & implementation of natural resources management, Soil & Water Conservation, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Development of Common property Resources etc.
Implementing the Cropping Systems strategy, enhancing area under Cultivation, focusing on Crop Diversification, Optimal use of Up-lands, Integrated Farming Systems, and Support to back yard Production Activities (vegetables, fruit crops, tuber crops).
vi.
Name of Assignment or project:
Awareness on Agriculture
Year:
Feb 2001 to December- 2001
Location:
Cuttack
Client:
SAI
Main Project feature:
Formation & capacity building of Farmar’s Interest Group, Sustainable intervention for increase of farm production, Livelihood improvement, Irrigation Management of selected crops, Judicious use of water, Crop diversification, value addition, Capacity building of Women farmer’s documentation.
Position held:
Agriculture Development Expert/ Consultant
Activities performed:
Capacity building of Team Members and the Facilitators.
Prepare plan for crop diversification with focus to sustainable Irrigation practice.
Sensitize community for crop management Practices.
Responsible for Capacity Building of primary stakeholders of (farmers, self-help groups, CIGs, FIGs) for implementation of improved packages of Scientific Agriculture practice
Documenting success full interventions & beneficiaries database.
Provide Extension Support to farmers & FIGs
Provide on farm training on transfer of Agriculture Technology
Extending Hand holding Support to farmers
Execution of different demonstration on different Field
Introduce off season vegetable cultivation
Adopt scientific use of water with demonstration of Crop Water analysis
Community based pest control of selected crops.
Sustainable use of Irrigation water
Marketing of agriculture produce
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Certification:
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes me, my qualifications, and past experiences. I understand that any wilful misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged
Surjya Kumar Dash
[Signature] Date:27-08-2022
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