Radish Kumar
Sr. Project Manager
Bhubaneswar,Odisha
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
State Coordinator - Mukhyamantri Maka Mission
ACCESS Development Services
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated the implementation of the MMM across 15 districts and 45 blocks, boosting maize productivity and farmer income
- Supervised and managed a team of 112 project staff across the project districts, ensuring effective project execution and alignment with program goals
- Facilitated capacity-building initiatives for government officials, NGO partners, lead farmers, and Board of Directors, focusing on land preparation, mechanized sowing, seed treatment, and intercropping to promote maize farming and FPO development
- Managed the promotion of 45 maize-based
- Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), ensuring their alignment with climate-resilient agriculture practices
- Oversaw the integration of modern farming technologies and innovative mechanization to enhance maize cultivation
- Collaborated with partner organizations and government agencies to support the MMM initiative and achieve program goals
- Documentations
- Computer Skills
State SPOC
Grant Thornton
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided comprehensive technical guidance to field professionals regarding the promotion and management of women-centric FPO initiatives, encompassing both farm and non-farm sectors in Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Khordha, and Puri districts.
- Undertook strategic decision-making responsibilities, offered strong leadership, and provided clear directives to project professionals for effective implementation.
- Established and maintained fruitful relationships with clients, fostering strong and collaborative working partnerships.
- Actively coordinated and collaborated with multiple line departments to facilitate the convergence of state and central government schemes.
- Developed and enhanced the skills, instincts, abilities, processes, and resources necessary for the survival, adaptation, and prosperity of FPCs and the communities they served.
Livelihood Expert
OMBADC
Jharsuguda, Odisha
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Taking proactive measures to promote livelihood initiatives in mining affected areas of Sundargarh district.
- Actively coordinating and collaborating with multiple line departments to facilitate the convergence of state and central government schemes.
- Developing and enhancing the skills, instincts, abilities, processes, and resources necessary for the survival, adaptation, and prosperity of FPCs and the communities they serve.
- Reported directly to the District Collector on a day-to-day basis, ensuring alignment with district-level objectives and effective project oversight.
Institution Building & Capacity Building Expert
ACCESS Development Services - OLM
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Working as a technical consultant to Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) for promotion and management of Farmer Producer Companies and Producers' Groups across the state based on Agri, Horti and NTFP products.
- Imparting ToT programmes to State & District Level Trainers of OLM.
- Guide OLM team to develop and design projects to support microenterprises.
- Design and develop Package of Practices, Training Modules, IEC materials etc on FPC and PG.
Facilitate the process of Feasibility Analysis, Value Chain Mapping, Supply Chain Management, Business Plans Preparation, and the application of technologies to FPC
Value Chain Expert
ACCESS Development Services- HDFC Bank Parivartan
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Provide facilitation and guidance to the FPCs in the planning and execution of their activities, fostering their overall growth and development
- Ensure the proper functioning of the Producer
- Companies by implementing robust systems and procedures, enabling efficient operations and governance
- Foster convergence with relevant programs and schemes of the Government of Odisha, aiming to introduce new technologies, infrastructure, IT applications, market access, and credit linkage
- This convergence will ensure the availability of end-to-end services for the FPC members.
Project Manager
Access Livelihoods Consulting India,
Jharsuguda, Odisha
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Promoted FPOs under CSR initiative of OPGC and modeled them through a chain of value-creating activities, including improved production practices, post-harvest management, product transformation, branding, marketing & sales, and support services for procurement, technology development, HR management, and community infrastructure creation
- Provided technical consultations in the development of women entrepreneurs through initiatives in NTFP, livestock, fisheries, food processing, and ash brick units
- Identified the capacity-building needs of the Board of Directors and FPO professionals and trained them to create a sustainable community- centric institutional model
- Coached, mentored, and led project staff within a technical team environment.
Project Manager
Access Livelihoods Consulting India,
Gajapati, Odisha
10.2012 - 02.2015
- Mentored OFSDP staff in methodology and consulting excellence, encouraging best practices in project management and planning
- Developed product branding and prepared business plans for hill broom, mahua, honey, dhataki, cashew, mango, and other products
- Identified training needs and organized capacity- building programs for partner organizations and Vana Surakhya Samiti (VSS)
Team Lead - Cum - Social Science Expert
Odisha Tribal Empowerment & Livelihood Programme
Malkangiri, Odisha
01.2007 - 09.2012
- Supported the community in enhancing their access to land, water, and forests, while increasing the productivity of these resources in environmentally sustainable and socially equitable ways
- Prepared business plans tailored to the needs of poor tribal communities through value chain analysis, identifying primary and support activities to add value to final products, and analyzing processes to reduce costs and increase differentiation
- Marketed value-added products from pulses and non-timber forest products (NTFP) & Promoted seed banks for paddy and pulses
- Led a team in executing these initiatives, providing direction, motivation, and support to ensure effective project implementation and achievement of goals.
Programme Manager
SOMKS
Malkangiri, Odisha
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Designed and implemented initiatives to enhance vegetable production, including developing strategies for crop selection, cultivation techniques, and pest management
- Facilitated the formation and strengthening of women-based cooperative societies, providing guidance on governance, financial management, and operational best practices
- Conducted training sessions for women in cooperative societies on vegetable farming techniques, cooperative management, and market linkages to improve productivity and income
- Monitored the progress of vegetable production projects and cooperative activities, evaluated outcomes, and made adjustments to strategies based on performance data and feedback.
Project Coordinator
SOMKS
Malkangiri, Odisha
01.2003 - 03.2004
- Creating Women Empowerment through formation and management of Women Self-Help
- Groups & Self-Help Federation
- Develop SHG level microenterprise projects (i.e.
- Incense Sticks, Honey gathering, Leaf Plate making, Turmeric processing, Pickle making, marketing of Ragi, Black gram, Horse gram Pigeon Pea, Garbanzo beans etc
- Linking the WSHGs with formal financial institutions.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Periyar University
B.A -
Khallikote Autonomous College
Berhampur2002
Intermediate -
Balimela Collage Of Science & Technology
Balimela1999
PG Diploma - Computer Application
OCTAL
Skills
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Administrative Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Professional Networking
- Fundraising strategies
- Programme quality
- Staff Management
- Value chain analysis
- Training facilitation
- Computer proficiency
Timeline
State Coordinator - Mukhyamantri Maka Mission
ACCESS Development Services
08.2023 - Current
State SPOC
Grant Thornton
03.2022 - 07.2023
Livelihood Expert
OMBADC
04.2021 - 02.2022
Value Chain Expert
ACCESS Development Services- HDFC Bank Parivartan
09.2020 - 03.2021
Institution Building & Capacity Building Expert
ACCESS Development Services - OLM
09.2017 - 08.2021
Project Manager
Access Livelihoods Consulting India,
03.2015 - 09.2017
Project Manager
Access Livelihoods Consulting India,
10.2012 - 02.2015
Team Lead - Cum - Social Science Expert
Odisha Tribal Empowerment & Livelihood Programme
01.2007 - 09.2012
Programme Manager
SOMKS
01.2004 - 12.2006
Project Coordinator
SOMKS
01.2003 - 03.2004
MBA - Marketing
Periyar University
B.A -
Khallikote Autonomous College
Intermediate -
Balimela Collage Of Science & Technology
PG Diploma - Computer Application
OCTAL
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