Job Title: Lead Trainer – Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) & Micro-Planning
Location: Hijli, Kharagpur, West Bengal
Engagement Type: Contract (Project-Based)
Project Duration: 9 Training Programs (3 Days Each)
Client: State Forest Training Institute
About the Assignment
We are seeking an experienced and domain-focused Lead Trainer to conduct Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) & Micro-Planning Training programs for forest and rural development stakeholders. The trainer will be responsible for delivering structured, field-oriented, and participatory training sessions aligned with government guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver 3-day PRA & Micro-Planning training modules
Facilitate participatory tools such as:
Social Mapping
Resource Mapping
Seasonal Calendars
Wealth Ranking
Institutional Mapping
Guide participants in preparation of Village Micro-Plans
Conduct interactive classroom and field-based practical sessions
Prepare training materials, case studies, and handouts
Submit post-training reports and documentation
Coordinate with institute officials for smooth execution
Eligibility & Qualifications
Postgraduate in Rural Development / Social Work / Development Studies / Forestry / Sociology or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in PRA facilitation and rural micro-planning
Prior experience working with Government Departments, Forest Department, NGOs, or livelihood missions preferred
Strong field facilitation and participatory training skills
Experience in Joint Forest Management (JFM) or community forest planning will be an advantage.
Required Skills
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Micro-Planning, Rural Development Training, Community Mobilization, Forest-Based Livelihood Planning, Training Facilitation, Report Writing
Requirements
Design and deliver 3-day PRA & Micro-Planning training modules
Facilitate participatory tools such as:
Social Mapping
Resource Mapping
Seasonal Calendars
Wealth Ranking
Institutional Mapping
Guide participants in preparation of Village Micro-Plans
Conduct interactive classroom and field-based practical sessions
Prepare training materials, case studies, and handouts
Submit post-training reports and documentation
Coordinate with institute officials for smooth execution
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Micro-Planning, Rural Development Training, Community Mobilization, Forest-Based Livelihood Planning, Training Facilitation, Report Writing
Benefits
Competitive professional fee (as per experience and project norms)
Opportunity to work on a Government-sponsored rural development project
Exposure to Forest Department training ecosystem
Opportunity to conduct structured 3-day residential training programs
Professional recognition in government and development sector projects
Networking with forest officials, field practitioners, and rural institutions
Potential extension / future government training assignments
Travel and accommodation support (as per project terms)
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