Prakash Rai

Patna, Bihar

Program Management professional with 7+ years of experience leading grassroots development, qualitative research, and community initiatives. Expertise in project execution, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to manage field operations, mentor teams, and deliver impactful programs that drive sustainable community development.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban
Professional Experience:

• Demonstrated success in managing and coordinating large-scale grassroots programs across multiple districts, including outreach, field operations, stakeholder engagement, resource coordination, and implementation.

• Strong experience in leading and mentoring field teams, including supervision of 50 fellows for large-scale educational and healthcare infrastructure assessments and management of teams of up to 30 members for community-based programs.

• Experienced in designing and implementing community development and mobilisation initiatives, including the establishment of 200+ Women and Youth Clubs and delivery of community awareness programs across rural and semi-urban communities.

• Proven capability in field research and evidence generation, including conducting and coordinating 500+ structured in-depth interviews with Panchayati Raj Institution representatives, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

• Skilled in data collection, verification, analysis and reporting, with experience compiling village-level reports, identifying socio-economic trends, conducting field assessments, tracking program indicators, and developing evidence-based recommendations.

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement and stakeholder coordination, working closely with rural communities, women and youth groups, volunteers, local institutions, field teams, and other stakeholders.

• Experienced in coordinating large-scale campaigns and community initiatives, managing logistics, timelines, resources, field teams, stakeholder communication, and on-ground execution.

• Strong exposure to rural livelihoods, women's economic empowerment, community institutions, skill development, financial inclusion, social protection, and sustainable livelihood programs, with an academic background in Economics and Lifelong Learning & Extension.

Education:

• M.A. in Economics – Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi

• M.A. in Lifelong Learning & Extension – University of Delhi, Delhi

• Bachelor of Commerce – Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University, Varanasi

• Course on Computer Concepts (CCC) – National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi

Nationality:

Indian

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