Chandra Mohan Majhi

Development sector professional with 27+ years of experience in tribal development, grassroots governance, livelihoods, child rights, health, education, natural resource management, and advocacy across Odisha, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and other states. Experienced in district and block-level planning, community mobilization, PRA-based micro-planning, SHG and PRI strengthening, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, proposal writing, donor management, and government liaison. Strong exposure to marginalized communities including Adivasi, PVTG, Dalit, DNT/NT/SNT, minority, informal workers, migrant workers, women, and children.

Seeking a role with Tata Steel Foundation in Odisha, with openness to Jharkhand where required.

Consultant at Grameen Swavlamban Samiti (2025-05 – 2026-06)

• Supported donor engagement strategy and implementation roadmaps.
• Drafted concept notes, budgets, proposals, and reports.
• Prepared grant estimates and funding pipelines.
• Coordinated with donors, board members, connectors, and partner organizations.
• Supported events, campaigns, and organizational planning.

Consultant at Hadoti Adim Janjati Vikas Samiti (HAJVS) (2025-06 – Present)

• Prepared donor proposals for FCRA and non-FCRA agencies.
• Developed MIS systems and reporting formats.
• Created survey tools for field implementation and documentation.
• Supported donor submissions and institutional strengthening.
• Assisted proposal development for Azim Premji Foundation, Educate Girls, and CREA.

Consultant at Adivasi Vikas evam Seva Samiti (2025-06 – 2026-02)

• Strengthened reporting, documentation, and organizational systems.
• Prepared a project proposal on Forest Rights implementation.
• Developed MIS, annual report, and presentation materials.
• Supported questionnaire design and data analysis.

Consultant at Aagaz Foundation (2025-06 – 2026-02)

• Strengthened MIS, documentation, and institutional systems.
• Prepared a proposal on Dalit leadership and legal resilience.
• Reviewed programmatic and statutory records for compliance and transparency.

Programme Officer / Project Lead at ActionAid Association (2015-11 – 2025-01)

• Led implementation and partner management for internal and donor-funded projects.
• Supported planning, monitoring, and evaluation under senior leadership.
• Conducted studies on DNT atrocity and climate change in Rajasthan.
• Implemented livelihood projects including traditional seed preservation and organic farming.
• Supported women farmers' access to productive resources in Gujarat.
• Contributed forming Rajasthan Ghumantu Sajha Manch for advocacy and collective action.
• Coordinated with government departments, NGOs, networks, institutions, and corporate partners.
• Facilitated orientation, training, and leadership development programs.
• Prepared activity plans, budgets, reports, financial projections, and donor documents.
• Implemented CSR initiatives and emergency response work.

Programme Officer, Tribal Thematic Group / Natural Resource Hub at ActionAid Association (2010-01 – 2015-11)

• Worked with tribal leaders, CBOs, and activists from 11 states.
• Facilitated formation of AJAM, a national-level tribal CBO.
• Mobilise tribal community for correct enumeration in Census 2011and advocacy with Census Commission
• Supported advocacy on PESA, FRA, census issues, and tribal identity.
• Contributed to research and campaigns on tribal food basket and forest rights.
• Coordinated a national level Padyatra covering 8 states, 22 districts, and 352 villages.
• Conducted workshops, consultations, and training programs.
• Built alliances with CBOs, NGOs, activists, and government stakeholders.

Programme Officer at ActionAid India (2008-07 – 2010-01)

• Implemented and monitored long-term projects across tribal districts in Odisha.
• Managed external partners and ensured alignment with program goals.
• Supported annual planning, financial projections, reporting, and documentation.
• Conducted government liaison, partner appraisal, and knowledge-sharing.

Project Manager at Chetna Vikas (2008-01 – 2008-06)

• Led livelihood project implementation under CCF support.
• Built leadership capacity of field staff and village cadres.
• Liaised with government departments on agriculture, health, and welfare schemes.
• Supported training, reporting, proposal writing, and M&E.
• Develop micro plans using PRA tools.

Assistant Principal Program Associate at SATHEE (2007-01 – 2007-12)

• Implemented WaterAid-supported water and sanitation project.
• Strengthening community leadership and network partner team capacity.
• Supported networking, reporting, proposal development, and M&E.

Project Coordinator at Disha (2004-02 – 2006-12)

• Worked on child rights, rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration.
• Conducted JJ Act orientation for multiple stakeholders.
• Facilitated leadership and livelihood training for community and PRI members.
• Prepared PRA-based micro-plans and area development plans.
• Managed SHGs, reporting, advocacy, and proposals.

Revolving Manager at Pragati (2001-10 – 2004-01)

• Organized SHG training and leadership development.
• Supported SHG federations and bank linkages.
• Managed revolving funds and sustainable agriculture initiatives.
• Conducted PRA-based micro-planning and government liaison.

Circle Coordinator at Gram Vikas (1997-07 – 2001-08)

• Worked in integrated tribal development with Saora and Lanjia Saora communities.
• Supported health, education, livelihoods, housing, SHGs, and watershed work.
• Managed staff, budgets, action plans, and capacity building.
• Developed non-formal education centres and community management groups.
• Prepared field reports, documentation, and government liaison support.

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development – Xavier Institute of Social Services (1995 – 1997)

Bachelor of Arts – Sambalpur University (1991 – 1994)