Arup Pal

Team Coordinator , Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN)

Kolkata, West Bengal

Development professional with 14 years’ experience in rural farm based livelihoods, watershed and NRM systems, and CSR/government programme implementation. Skilled in project planning, MGNREGS processes, stakeholder engagement, and digital M&E, GIS-enabled planning, data analytics, and mentoring teams while coordinating multi-stakeholder platforms for integrated, community-led development.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
Professional Experience:

Team Coordinator | PRADAN
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Mar 2026 – Present | Udaipur, Rajasthan
• Continuing in the Team Coordinator role with expanded responsibilities, leading data management, field monitoring, and program reporting for the project geography in Rajasthan.
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Team Coordinator | PRADAN
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Aug 2022 – Sep 2025 | Jhargram, West Bengal
• Directed planning, implementation, budgeting, compliance, and monitoring of all operations under the project geography.
• Designed work plans, delegated responsibilities, ensured delivery timelines, and mentored team members for performance improvement.
• Anchored renewable-energy-based micro-irrigation initiatives; trained staff on solar lift irrigation systems and strengthened technical capacities.
• Developed an Excel-based decision-support tool integrating field data for pump and pipeline optimization, improving planning efficiency.
• Convened and facilitated the District Programmes Integration Committee (DPIC) to drive multi-CSO collaboration and influence district-level planning.
• Ensured strict administrative, financial, and reporting compliance while maintaining effective stakeholder communication and conflict resolution.
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Executive (Capacity Building Lead) | PRADAN
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Nov 2021 – Aug 2022 | Jhargram, West Bengal
• Led capacity-building and monitoring of GIS-based watershed and NRM initiatives across multiple districts.
• Designed and facilitated Advanced Excel, digital data systems, and mobile-based survey tool training for state-level staff.
• Coordinated digital tool integration with technical partners, consolidated state-level data, and aligned reporting with KPIs and compliance norms.
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Executive (Projects) | PRADAN
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Sep 2012 – Nov 2021 | Bankura, West Bengal
• Executed multiple rural development, NRM, and livelihood programmes, coordinating plans, schedules, dashboards, and monitoring systems.
• Developed automated multi-SOR Excel tools for MGNREGS cost estimation, enabling district-level adoption and significantly boosting productivity.
• Managed large-scale NRM interventions, implemented Government/CSR/donor-funded projects, supported FPC development, and strengthened reporting, audits, and team capacity.
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Development Apprentice | PRADAN
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Sep 2011 – Aug 2012 | Bankura, West Bengal
• Supported grassroots implementation through field assessments, data collection, community engagement, and documentation.
• Assisted in preparing field reports and learning documents for monitoring and knowledge building.

Education:

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (West Bengal University of Technology), with additional certifications in Watershed Management, Aquifers, Geospatial Technology, Power BI, and Data Analysis. Trained through PRADAN’s Field Guide Development Programme, strengthening competencies in NRM planning, digital tools, and evidence-based development practice.

Affiliations and Achievements:

Certifications
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• CSRD Fundamentals (CSRD Institute, Sustainability Reporting Institute),
• Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals (IMD - International Institute for Management Development),
• Career Essentials in Data Analysis (Microsoft & LinkedIn),
• Partnership Brokers Training (Partnership Brokers Association),
• Geospatial Technology in Watershed Management (WoTR),
• Business Intelligence using Power BI (SkillNations, Microsoft & LinkedIn),
• Watersheds and Aquifers (Shiv Nadar University),
• Field Guide Development Programme (FGDP-PRADAN)
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Technical Skills
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Advanced Excel (automation, modelling), Power BI, GIS tools, KOBO, SurveyCTO, XML form design, data visualization, MIS & reporting systems, MS Office Suite.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Bachelors

Languages:

English, Hindi, Bengali

Nationality:

Indian

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