Gender:: Male
Country/Countries I have worked in:: India
More Details: Name: Ruturaj Pattanaik
Email: ruturajp@rediffmail.com
Phone: 9437439398 (m), 0674-2590796(R)
Fellow, Concern Worldwide, Ireland
Career Objective
To be associated with an organization that is active in the field of rural development, social development where I can effectively utilize and contribute my knowledge and experience in achieving and accomplishing objectives of the organization
Experience: 15-years in the field of rural / social development
AREAS OF EXPOSURE
Management and execution of the following projects
1. Capacity Building of NGOs at District level Forums of NGOs of Orissa” (NGO Networking Project), supported by Broederlijk Delen.
2. “Micro-privatisation of power sector reform through Civil Societies and NGOs”- Supported by BSES Ltd.
3. “Rehabilitation of Super cyclone victims through sustainable initiatives” in Astarang block of Puri district – Supported by DIAKONIA, Sweden.
4. Capacity Building of Panchayat Raj Institutions Functionaries – In Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada and Gajapati Supported by Broederlijk Delen, Belgium.
5.”Campaign to Prevent and Control HIV / AIDS in Undivided Districts of Koraput. Coordination among 22-NGOs, Supported by DIAKONIA, Sweden
6. “Sustainable for Livelihood Promotion for Rural Poor”, Implemented by 22-NGOs (Small NGOs), Supported by DIAKONIA- SWEDEN
7. Working on Farmers’ Issue with a Fellowship support from in Concern Worldwide, Ireland since September 2006.
Major training programmes attended
2003 – Training on HIV / AIDS, sponsored by DIAKONIA, Sweden.
2002 – Training on LFA, CRS, Jatni (Khurda), sponsored by DIAKONIA, Sweden.
2002 – Training on ‘Team Building’, IRMA conducted at Anand, Gujarat.
1998 – Disaster Management, Indian Institute of Public Administration at New Delhi.
1993 – Orientation to Grassroots level NGOs, conducted by Xavier Institute of
Management, BBSR, Orissa.
Training programmes conducted
1. Conducted two training progammes on behalf of Lepra India (KORALEP) on:
a) “Community Participation and Social Communication” and
b) “Participatory, Monitoring and evaluation”
2. Imparted training on “Management Information System” for forest department officials
Of Government of Orissa.
3. Project cycle management
4. Cooperative management
Other training programmes undertaken:
A) for NGOs
a) Team Building and Communication,
b) Self Help Cooperative Promotion and Management,
c) Training of Trainers for HIV/AIDs prevention,
d) Orientation to Grassroots Level NGOs and Development workers,
e) Project Planning and Management
f) Project Cycle Management with the help of Logical Framework Approach (LFA),
g) Principles and Approaches to development
h) PRI Roles and Responsibilities at Gram Panchayat level
B) For PRI functionaries (specifically for Sarpanches in the districts of Koraput, Orissa):
a) Roles and Responsibilities of PRI Functionaries,
b) PRA, Micro-planning,
c) Participatory Planning,
d) Fundamentals of Livelihood Promotion and etc.
Studies Conducted so far
1. Study on “Perception of people about their needs, problems and priorities – BILANCE Supported project.
2. “Socio-economic assessment of power sector reform” supported by ODA and World Bank.
3. “Capital Hospital Study – A service cost analysis” Supported by British High Commission.
4. “Rapid Appraisal of the Drought Situation in Orissa”- 1996 –Xavier Institute of Management,.
5. “Selection and identification of Villages for Micro-plan investment for concentrated village
development” – World Food Programme, New Delhi.
6. “Social Impact of Mini Zoos and Deer Parks in the country”- Central Zoo Authority of India,
New Delhi.
7. “Status of Tribal women Sarpanches” in undivided district of Koraput.
8. “Beneficiary assessment study of Bhubaneswar Electricity Improvement Needful Action”
DFID, New Delhi.
9. “Rapid appraisal to assess the Knowledge, attitude and practices among the tribal women in mother and child care, Rayagada sponsored by UNICEF, Bhubaneswar.
10. Problems and prospects of Inland Fishery status of Orissa, Bihar and India, Oxfam India
Employment details
Present Assignment- Developing MEL System for IASU programme partners of Oxfam, developing new concepts and designing innovative programme.
1. Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar: Project Manager.
(From April 1996 to March 2006)
Roles and Responsibilities
• Undertaken several research activities and participated in many studies
• Executed and managed different projects
• Undertaken situational analysis, projects conceptualizing, designing, monitoring, implementing, evaluating & control
• Guided partner NGOs for effective & timely implementation of projects
• Project Staff Recruitment and Management
• Executed major projects with the help of local NGOs.
• Monitored and evaluated activities of NGOs and prepared feedback reports for related parties,
• Financial Planning and Management
• Undertaken, organized, coordinated and conducted training programmes.
• Liaised with Government and other authorities connected with, or engaged in rural / social activities.
2. Programme Coordinator, Jayanti Pathagar, (from July 1993 to August 1994) a small Non- Governmental Organisation engaged in the empowerment of the people living in Arthanga and Mangarajpur Gram Panchayats. Project supported by IGSSS.
Roles and responsibilities
• Projects conceptualizing, planning, implementing, monitoring & control.
3. Started career as Research Investigator and Supervisor with National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER. New Delhi) in the year 1989 and continued for three years on 1993(On assignment basis).
Role and responsibilities
• Questionnaire preparation, pre-testing in the field and finalization Questionnaire before study
• Data Collection, Supervision of Data Collection.
• Compilation of Data, Report preparation basing on the data
Skills / Strengths
• Conceptualizing and designing projects and programmes in Logical Framework Approach
• Evaluating, assessing & framing / designing disaster management and / or rehabilitation related programmes / projects.
• Implementing, monitoring, controlling and accomplishing the programmes and projects within stipulated time.
• Financial planning and management
• Expertise in preparing donors’ proposals and other reports in connection with sourcing of foreign funds and reporting thereof. Administering statutory compliance and meeting donors’ requirements
• Expertise on Project Cycle Management
• Application of Gender main streaming tools.
• Comprehensive exposure on the implementation / execution of different projects.
• Expert knowledge on NGOs, their functioning & dynamics & working with network of NGOs for the common cause / action.
• Monitoring and developing monitoring evaluation and learning system
• Result oriented monitoring
• Thorough knowledge on Orissa and its tribal regions
Qualification
1985-87 Master in Arts (Economics), Berhampur University, Orissa.
1995-97 Bachelors in Law, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
Other personal information
Date of Birth: 8th April 1965
Marital Status: Married (one girl child)
Languages known: Oriya, English and Hindi
Address for Correspondence:
Ruturaj Pattanaik,
C/O Sri K.K. Patnaik.
Plot – 240/15A Shanti Kutir, Lane – 8,
Aerodrome Area, Bhubaneswar (ORISSA)
Pin: 751020.
REFERENCES
1. Mr. Biranchi Upadhyaya, Regional Director (South Asia), OXFAM GB. Email: Bupadhyaya@oxfam.org.uk. Phone: 09810415908
2. Ms. Manisha Majumdar, Programme Officer, Concern Worldwide (India), Ireland, A/7, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Orissa. Phone – 0674-2394238, 0674-2394240, Mobile: 9437697387. Email:Manisha.majumdar@concern.net
