Shahzada Saif

Result-oriented Rural Development professional with over 6 years of progressive field and administrative experience in implementing government-led livelihood, public health, education, and socio-economic development programmes across Jharkhand. Proven expertise in community needs assessment, socio-economic profiling, participatory rural appraisal (PRA), village microplanning, and multi-scheme convergence under MGNREGA, JSLPS, and NYKS. Experienced in collaborating with Block and District Administration, preparing evidence-based reports, coordinating with government departments, academic and civil society stakeholders, monitoring programme implementation, and serving as a key liaison between public institutions and rural communities to strengthen inclusive grassroots governance and sustainable rural development.

Rural Employment Assistant (Gram Rozgar Sevak) at MGNREGA, Rural Development Department, Government of Jharkhand (2021-10 – Present)

• Prepared comprehensive progress reports, socio-economic summaries, compliance documentation, utilization records, and official review notes in accordance with statutory and audit guidelines.
• Maintained real-time tracking of 1.5 lakh+ cumulative person-days through the NREGASoft MIS, supporting evidence-based planning and programme monitoring.
• Conducted Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), beneficiary verification, and socio-economic assessments for more than 900 tribal households, including focused inclusion of 12 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG–Asur) families into livelihood and welfare programmes.
• Facilitated village-level consultations and community prioritization exercises to support inclusive rural development planning.
• Coordinated with the Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS), BMMU, DMMU, Panchayat institutions, and Self-Help Groups to implement 3 Central Poshan Vatikas and more than 180 household nutrition gardens (Didi Bari Yojana), promoting nutrition security.
• Supported convergence initiatives involving health, livelihood, and community development programmes.
• Worked closely with the Block Development Officer (BDO) and Block Programming Officer (BPO) to present community needs, socio-economic findings, implementation progress, and operational challenges during block-level review meetings.
• Represented field-level observations and contributed to evidence-based planning and timely programme implementation.
• Supervised implementation of over 200 natural resource management assets including check dams, Dobha, and TCB structures, along with 50+ irrigation wells (Sinchai Kup).
• Conducted regular field inspections to ensure compliance with technical specifications, implementation quality, safety standards, and project timelines.
• Managed community grievances, beneficiary issues, and field-level operational bottlenecks through stakeholder consultations and administrative follow-up.
• Coordinated with local authorities to ensure timely resolution of implementation challenges.
• Successfully planned and coordinated the Block-level Aam Mahotsav, strengthening market linkages for local farmers and Self-Help Groups while promoting rural entrepreneurship and community participation.

Panchayat Field Coordinator at Nehru Yuva Club (Affiliated with NYKS, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India) (2019-04 – 2021-08)

• Planned and implemented block-level awareness campaigns focusing on primary healthcare, WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene), safe drinking water, rural sanitation, and preventive health practices.
• Served as the primary liaison between Block Administration, Panchayats, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), youth groups, and community institutions to facilitate implementation of community development initiatives. Coordinated meetings and stakeholder consultations to strengthen programme delivery.
• Prepared periodic progress reports, maintained field activity registers, documented programme outcomes, and supported quarterly administrative review meetings through systematic reporting.
• Mobilized village youth clubs and community institutions by organizing leadership development programmes, social literacy campaigns, awareness workshops, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Facilitated enrolment and awareness for government welfare programmes, including PM Nikshay Poshan Yojana and other health, financial inclusion, and social protection schemes.
• Facilitated village-level consultations and community prioritization exercises to support inclusive rural development planning.
• Coordinated with the Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS), BMMU, DMMU, Panchayat institutions, and Self-Help Groups to implement 3 Central Poshan Vatikas and more than 180 household nutrition gardens (Didi Bari Yojana), promoting nutrition security.
• Supported convergence initiatives involving health, livelihood, and community development programmes.
• Worked closely with the Block Development Officer (BDO) and Block Programming Officer (BPO) to present community needs, socio-economic findings, implementation progress, and operational challenges during block-level review meetings.
• Represented field-level observations and contributed to evidence-based planning and timely programme implementation.
• Supervised implementation of over 200 natural resource management assets including check dams, Dobha, and TCB structures, along with 50+ irrigation wells (Sinchai Kup).
• Conducted regular field inspections to ensure compliance with technical specifications, implementation quality, safety standards, and project timelines.
• Managed community grievances, beneficiary issues, and field-level operational bottlenecks through stakeholder consultations and administrative follow-up.
• Coordinated with local authorities to ensure timely resolution of implementation challenges.
• Successfully planned and coordinated the Block-level Aam Mahotsav, strengthening market linkages for local farmers and Self-Help Groups while promoting rural entrepreneurship and community participation.

Master of Arts in Rural Development – IGNOU (2025)

Master of Commerce in Commerce – Ranchi University (2019)

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Ranchi University (2016)

Post Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management – IGNOU