Swadhin Sahu

Rural development professional with 9 years of progressive experience in capacity building and livelihood promotion across central and state government programmes. Skilled in designing and delivering interactive, NSQF-aligned learning sessions, mentoring learners and trainers, and coordinating field operations across diverse socio-economic settings. Known for translating classroom learning into measurable placement and livelihood outcomes, and for building strong working relationships with government bodies, industry partners, and implementing agencies.

Senior Officer, Field Operations (Project Officer) - Tata Strive - Odisha

(2023-08)

ITI Project

• Provide strategic leadership and end-to-end oversight for ITI project implementation, aligning delivery with Tata Strive's quality framework and state directives.
• Plan and execute end-to-end placement drives across partner ITIs, coordinating with industry partners, employers, and placement cells to secure strong employment outcomes.
• Conceptualise and produce institutional e-magazines and knowledge publications, documenting learner achievements and best practices to strengthen institutional visibility.
• Represent the institution at high-level delegate and review visits, building relationships with government officials and industry stakeholders.
• Maintain rigorous oversight of attendance, placement documentation, and performance data, ensuring compliance and audit readiness across the project.
• Mentor and supervise field staff, driving consistent quality delivery across the ITI in line with senior officer accountability.
• Identify and institutionalise best practices within the ITI skill ecosystem to create replicable, scalable models.

Senior Quality Head - Quess Corp Ltd - Bhubaneswar, Odisha

(2020-02 - 2023-07)

DDU-GKY | PMKVY | Vedanta Foundation CSR

• Directed monitoring and evaluation across multiple skill development projects, ensuring compliance with project guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory frameworks.
• Delivered Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions for PIA trainers across DDU-GKY and PMKVY, strengthening facilitation technique, session planning, and learner engagement.
• Carried out due diligence inspections and sanctioned training centres against government quality benchmarks.
• Analysed socio-economic trends and policy frameworks to shape project strategy and address delivery gaps.
• Built and sustained relationships with state government authorities and key stakeholders to keep project execution on track.
• Prepared weekly and monthly performance reports assessing trainer effectiveness and centre quality; conducted physical verification of placement records and monthly centre inspections, including in remote and difficult terrain.

Project Executive - Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission (DDU-GKY), Govt. of Haryana

(2018-01 - 2020-02)

• Conducted due diligence inspections of training centres and reviewed PIA Q-team inspection reports for quality compliance.
• Monitored project progress and prepared extension reports for high-performing Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs).
• Managed approval processes for new training centres and Project Plans with Work Schedule (PPWS).
• Carried out On-the-Job Training (OJT) and placement verifications to ensure data accuracy and project integrity.
• Monitored PIA mobilisation strategies and compiled monthly verification reports across all PIAs.

PGDRDM - National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRD & PR), Govt. of India (2017)

B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering - Biju Patnaik University (2014)

+2 / HSC - ISC Board (2010)

10th / SSLC - ICSE Board (2008)