Abhishek Singha

Results-driven development professional with a strong record in leading impactful rural livelihood projects. Skilled in rural development, project management, and community engagement to drive positive change in underserved areas. Experienced in building and motivating teams, forming strategic partnerships, and delivering sustainable solutions that enhance rural well-being and economic prospects.

Known for analytical, communication, and leadership strengths, with a passion for empowering communities through innovative, data-driven approaches.

District Programme Coordinator under Odisha Millets Mission - Watershed Support Services and Activities Network (WASSAN), India - Koraput

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Coordinated with NGOs, community organizations, and government officials in agriculture and related departments at the district level.
• Supported NGOs and CBOs in millet production, processing, consumption, institution building, and market access.
• Organized and managed training sessions, meetings, and workshops, providing ongoing program management and support to stakeholders.
• Oversaw daily project management, including budgeting, planning, monitoring, and providing feedback on project progress.
• Worked closely with district OMM team, accountants, thematic experts, and regional coordinators under the program.
• Facilitated regular planning and review meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Reported on project progress against log-frame indicators to the District Administration, ATMA at district level, and SPMU at state level.

Programme Officer - Watershed Support Services and Activities Network (WASSAN), India - Koraput

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Supported the establishment, development, and monitoring of millet-based enterprises, including processing units, tiffin centers, food trucks, cafes, bakeries, and other ventures by WSHGs and FPOs.
• Developed business strategies and capacity-building initiatives for WSHGs/FPOs focused on millet-based foods and value-added products, including business analytics, financial projections, and overall growth planning.
• Supported community mobilization and institution building of WSHGs/FPOs.

Project Executive - DHAN Foundation - Balasore, Odisha

(2014-01 - 2022-12)

• Managed skill development programs targeting youth, aiming to build employable skills for gainful employment.
• Coordinated with farmers, delivering training to promote good agricultural practices.
• Supported crop cultivation and value chain enhancement for diverse crops.
• Organized farmers into groups and mobilized them to form Primary Producer Groups.
• Developed microenterprises to drive the socio-economic growth of communities.
• Engaged continuously with stakeholders to foster community-driven collaborations.
• Ensured financial integrity and tracked the progress of all local programs.
• Maintained documentation, reports, and updated MIS for effective project management.
• Facilitated research activities in collaboration with the University of Greenwich and other research partners.
• Built strategic relationships and partnerships with key industry players, agencies, and vendors.
• Provided regular reports to research and project teams as per required formats.
• Assisted the team leader in monthly review meetings with stakeholders.
• Coordinated with block and GP-level department officials for project implementation.

Master of Arts - Rural Development - Indira Gandhi National Open University (2019-01 - 2021-12)

B. Tech - Electrical Engineering - Biju Patnaik University of Technology (2008-01 - 2012-12)