Vaishali Dubey

Proactive and impact-driven development professional with proven experience in leading large-scale programs that improve the socio-economic well-being of marginalized communities. Skilled in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and capacity building across livelihood promotion, gender integration, sustainable agriculture, water, sanitation, education, and community health. Adept at managing multi-stakeholder initiatives, strengthening governance systems, and driving data-backed decision making for sustainable outcomes.

Known for building partnerships that amplify resources and accelerate delivery of development goals. Deeply committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and creating inclusive, resilient, and empowered communities through innovative and community-centered development solutions.

Young Professional/District SJY/MMRY/SAY Nodal - Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Society Jeevika - Patna, Bihar

(2023-09)

• Lead implementation and scale-up of Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana (SJY) across 23 blocks, impacting 10,000+ ultra-poor households through community-led livelihood interventions; also drive Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana (MMRY), a flagship initiative of the Government of Bihar, and Samaveshi Aajeevika Yojana (SAY), an inclusive livelihoods programme under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) focused on uplifting extremely vulnerable rural households, particul
• Lead capacity building for community institutions and stakeholders on enterprise development, financial inclusion, and livelihood enhancement, strengthening grassroots economic resilience.
• Lead end-to-end programme delivery with a strategic focus on funding facilitation, capacity building, robust monitoring & evaluation, and multi-sectoral government convergence, enabling seamless access to schemes, entitlements, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for targeted households.
• Strengthen convergence with key government schemes (PDS, PMAY, MGNREGA, DDU-GKY, ICDS, WCD, Social Security) by collaborating with district administration, Panchayati Raj Institutions, NGOs, and CSR partners to improve last-mile service delivery and access to entitlements.
• Promote 10,000+ micro-enterprises across livestock, farm, and non-farm sectors; drive entrepreneurship, skilling, and women's economic empowerment under SJY, MMRY, and SAY frameworks.
• Drive HN-SJY convergence by supporting district-wide rollout of Health, Nutrition, Sanitation (HNS) and Family Planning initiatives in coordination with ICDS, the Health Department, and SBM.
• Strengthen monitoring and governance through MIS, data-driven reviews, compliance tracking, and analytical reporting, enabling informed decision-making and continuous programme improvement.

Block Project Officer - Centre For Catalyzing Change - Rajgir-Nalanda, Bihar

(2022-02 - 2023-08)

• Designed and implemented gender-sensitive monitoring frameworks aligned with SDG 5, integrating gender priorities into local governance, planning, and accountability systems.
• Built convergence with BRLPS and Panchayati Raj Institutions to mobilize communities and institutionalize platforms for gender equity at Panchayat, Block, and District levels.
• Established Gender Forums and Social Action Committees and led capacity-building for SHGs, strengthening women's leadership, rights awareness, and collective action.
• Facilitated access to primary health, maternal, and child care services through action planning, budgeting, and coordination with government and community stakeholders.
• Documented field insights and best practices to support evidence-based policy inputs, inclusive development, and systemic improvement in women and child development programs.

Program Associate - Youth Dreamers Foundation - Patna, Bihar

(2021-03 - 2022-02)

• Led a team of 7 Scholar Saathis to implement the State Scholarship Development Initiative Program, supporting 3,500 minority students and enabling scholarship access for 5,000+ students across 600+ educational institutions.
• Streamlined operations through performance monitoring, process improvements, and capacity-building in line with Ministry of Minority Affairs guidelines.
• Strengthened outreach by engaging schools and colleges, managing the Management Information System (MIS), and mobilizing students for timely scholarship applications.
• Coordinated with government officials, educational institutions, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partners, and vendors to resolve eligibility issues and improve program delivery.
• Managed documentation, reporting, and financial tracking, producing consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Conducted awareness and orientation sessions to increase program participation among students and institutions.

Master - Rural Development and Management - Department of Rural Development, Patna University (2019-07 - 2022-05)

Bachelor of Arts - Economics Honours - Magadh Mahila College, Patna University (2015-07 - 2018-05)