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
- Solid 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
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