Pankaj Dowari

Manager-Quality , Quess Corp Ltd

Guwahati, India

Development professional with 11+ years of experience in rural livelihoods, skill development, and project management. Proven expertise in program design, stakeholder engagement, and impact assessment. Committed to empowering underserved communities through strategic, sustainable initiatives that foster self-reliance and inclusive growth across diverse geographies.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
Professional Experience:

I have over 11 years of experience in managing rural development programs, with a strong focus on skill and entrepreneurship development under flagship initiatives like DDU-GKY and ROSHNI. My expertise spans end-to-end program management, including project planning, implementation, stakeholder coordination, community mobilization, training curriculum design, monitoring & evaluation, and audit compliance. I have worked closely with central and state governments, CSR partners, and implementing agencies across multiple states, ensuring effective delivery of livelihood programs aligned with policy objectives. My roles have involved strategic leadership, capacity building, quality assurance, and beneficiary support, contributing to sustainable rural transformation and inclusive growth.

Education:

I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management from NIRD&PR, Hyderabad. I completed my BSc in with a specialization in Extension Education from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. Prior to that, I passed my Higher Secondary (Science) under AHSEC and Matriculation under SEBA.

Affiliations and Achievements:

I have been fortunate to receive recognition for my contributions to rural development and skill enhancement initiatives. These include the Best Performer of the Year award from Quess Corp Ltd. (2014–15) and a special acknowledgment from the Arunachal Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission as the Best DDU-GKY Program Implementing Agency (2022–23). I have also had the privilege of serving on important committees, such as the Project Approval Committee (PAC) for DDU-GKY in Meghalaya(2017) and the Member of Annual Governing Body of the Arunachal Pradesh State Livelihood Mission(2017). These experiences have been both humbling and inspiring, encouraging me to continue working with dedication toward inclusive and sustainable development.

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Diploma

Languages:

English, Assamese

Nationality:

Indian

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