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

- Robust 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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