Joy Chakravorty

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Advisor-Convergence, Programs, Policy and Outreach @ ekgaon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad, IN
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India, India
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Joy is a convergence specialist in Programme, Partnership & Policy domain; designing, conceptualizing and managing large scale rural livelihood & enterprise projects, focusing to bridge the gender gap especially for women in agriculture, while focusing on income, food & nutritional security; building community owned institution (FPOs); giving emphasis on policy-programme integration, financial literacy & inclusion, solar energy, girls education; social security & advocacy and strengthening local governance institutions. Joy have handled large multidisciplinary teams with effective ground implementation through partnerships; channel development (VLE’s) for Start-ups; nurturing strategic partnership & building consensus; doing due-diligence, OD & CB of CSOs/CBOs; talent acquisition for sector organization's leadership; module development & imparting need based training; along with guiding impact assessment programs across India. Joy has worked with the highest Government think-tank of our country, the NITI Aayog as core member of Financial inclusion & CSOs standing committee on Livelihoods. Besides in various capacities with policy think-tanks/center's of excellences including Indian Institute of public administration (IIPA), IIDS and eminent CSOs/NGOs/INGOs like CEC India, NFI India, Barefoot College International, BRAC International, CRY India, Loka Kalyan Parishad (LKP), CYSD, PRAVAH, Grameen Foundation India, NABFINS and Start-ups/ Consulting firms like Di4c, KADAM Haat, Frontier-Markets & Ekgaon Technologies; leading programmes, projects, research, surveys and advisory. Joy has unique distinction of holding independent membership of VANI India; besides being an Associate Individual Member of CIVICUS, a Global alliance of Civil Society Organizations and activists.

Joy Chakravorty's Current Company Details
ekgaon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Ekgaon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

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Advisor-Convergence, Programs, Policy and Outreach
Hyderabad, IN
Website:
ekgaon.com
Employees:
35
Joy Chakravorty Work Experience Details
  • Ekgaon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
    Advisor-Convergence, Programs, Policy And Outreach
    Ekgaon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
    Hyderabad, In
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  • Basix
    Country Head, Business Development & Strategic Partnership
    Basix May 2024 - Present
    Hyderabad, Telangana, India
    Develop, guide and implement effective strategies to identify opportunities/ effective partnerships in the areas of Livelihood, Financial Inclusion for submitting proposals in response to EOI, and RFP released by clients from time to time whether fee-based, or grant-based. And put up a note for deliberation with the team.Guiding the team to develop proposals on those opportunities decided for participation in bidding deriving needful information, knowledge, and support from relevant colleagues, completing the proposal as per timelines and submitting.Managing the entire partnership portfolio of BASIX parental organization and proactively developing/managing a network of subject matter experts, knowledge partners and consultants & hiring talents accordingly.
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  • Ekgaon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
    Advisor-Convergence, Programs, Policy And Outreach
    Ekgaon Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Mar 2022 - Present
    New Delhi, Delhi, India And Kolkata
    Working as an Advisor Convergence and Outreach for Programme, Partnership & Policy at ekgaon. I lead partnership with Government, civil society, CBOs and FPOs for enabling backward linkages with producer groups, SHGs and farmers. Also advising the team to design the distribution strategy of Digital loan product forfarmers; local accountability MATRIX for ensuring repayment (100% repaymentacross 8 loan cycles)-financed by AVANTI Microfinance.Involved in Value chain finance-FPO loan for inventory building, Collateralization,commodity trading and Farmer buy back.I am also involved in designing, conceptualizing and building collaborations on large scale rural livelihood & enterprise projects, focusing on convergence of government programs, FI & Financial literacy, policies and desired impact with ekgaon's vision and mission of a self sustaining rural economy led by community owned enterprises.
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  • Brac International
    Strategic Consultant (Short-Term Research To Map Government-Led Programs In India)
    Brac International Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
    Kolkata, West Bengal, India
    This research will inform UPGI country strategies and strategic priorities and may be used in regional and global communications and advocacy efforts. It will also serve as a baseline for the UPGI’s actions, providing a snapshot of government programming before the commencement of UPGI’s activitiesto enable UPGI to track changes over time and progress in meeting its objectives. The audience is primarily the UPGI and partners, although findings may also be used in communications and advocacy efforts.The research objectives are the following:● Map the ongoing and planned government-led poverty reduction, economic inclusion and social protection programmes and capture key elements of their reach and implementation in 6 states in India which are seen most relevant for the UPGI programme at the moment (Bihar urban area, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu). ● Assess the alignment of relevant government-led programmes with the critical elements of BRAC’s Graduation approach● Map the key stakeholders and their relationships in the policy and governance systems for poverty reduction and social protection. These include government stakeholders, non-government actors, development, partners, policy research organisations, civil society organisations, etc.● Document the challenges or constraints hindering the government from comprehensively supporting poverty reduction, economic inclusion and social protection programmes in the country.● Map the main data sources and platforms on poverty reduction and social protection programs or initiatives at the national level this will include data collection, updating, management, use (who are using and for what) and interlinkages with other/amongst sources and platforms.
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  • Cry - Child Rights And You
    Strategic Consultant
    Cry - Child Rights And You Sep 2020 - Feb 2022
    Delhi, Kolkata
    Worked for their CIFF (Children’s investment fund foundation) project titled “Securing Gains andIncreasing Momentum for the Right to Education Act (Secondary) aligning with NEP”.The major objectives of this project is to create a robust strategy that makes a social and economic case for the extension of the RTE Act to secondary schools; to articulate a theory of change to this end with multi-stakeholder participation/building consensus and to ensure mass-scale awareness generation & Support in finalizing all policy briefs, fact sheets and research reports to make them ready for dissemination through building consensus amongst all State & National-level Consultations with policy makers & influencers.
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  • Grameen Foundation
    Independent Consultant (Research & Co-Ordination)
    Grameen Foundation Dec 2020 - May 2021
    Delhi, Kolkata
    Worked for their research project titled "Scoping study and new ideas to increase the viability and scalability of the Business Correspondent Agents in India" (funded by BMGF) which is part of alarger action-based research of GFI & will be implementing across the country with different partners.
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  • Niti Aayog
    Core Member (Honorary), National Committee On Financial Literacy & Inclusion For Women
    Niti Aayog Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
    New Delhi Area, India
    With the approval of CEO, NITI Aayog, DM &A Vertical of NITI Aayog has constituted a Committee on Financial Literacy & Inclusion for Women, which will guide the way forward to Women Entrepreneurship Platform for implementing policy for hassle free financial inclusion of women entrepreneurs.
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  • Niti Aayog
    Core Member (Honorary), Sub-Committee On Livelihood Under Standing Committee Of Csos
    Niti Aayog Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
    New Delhi, Delhi, India
    Identified critical areas & bottlenecks in livelihoods related to policy & operational difficulties; looking into existing schemes and programs (of Livelihoods) and feasibility of their convergence; Ways and means to improve the service delivery around Livelihoods to the deserving populations.
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  • Frontier Markets Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
    Head- Strategy And Cso/Ngo Partnerships
    Frontier Markets Consulting Pvt. Ltd. May 2019 - Jun 2020
    Jaipur Area, India
    * To assist FM in expanding its Saheli operations in current (Rajasthan) and new states like UP, Bihar, Odissa, Assam etc & building new partnership with existing reputed CSOs, SHG federations, MFIs, government & other relevant stakeholders.*Heading FM in understanding the Field operation model of partner & creating operational compatibility between partner’s field operation and FM operational design.*Rolling out mutually agreed operational module to derive expected outcome (execution of the Saheli program) *Ensuring that FM is able to maintain its independent identity in the partnership and is not becoming over dependent on partners for success. *Constantly monitoring and improving the process for better efficiency.
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  • Barefoot College International
    Social Enterprise Development & Networking Manager
    Barefoot College International Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
    Tilonia, Rajasthan, India
    **The main purpose of this post is to initiate, develop and grow business activities that generate a surplus for the Barefoot College as well as to provide livelihood opportunities to rural women, to empower them as entrepreneurs in a meaningful economic activity. • Plan, develop and implement the financial value chain to engage partner organizations (grassroots NGOs) and women from rural community. • Manage staff, ground partners & women entrepreneurs & develop necessary operational structures and systems to support the launch of new social enterprises under BCI. • Research, select and engage appropriate specialist agencies or individuals in partnerships to perform project task and ensure outcomes. • Maintain and strengthen relationship with a wide range of stakeholders like central, state, local governments & media. • Identify and develop partnerships with other businesses and organizations that can support the development of such enterprise.
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  • National Foundation For India
    Program Officer-Livelihood Security
    National Foundation For India Jul 2017 - May 2018
    New Delhi Area, India
    **Ensuring due diligence in the administration of grants & supervising the overall field implementation of activities under the projects. • Assisting Program Manager in planning, networking, ensuring proper implementation & scaling up of agriculture and allied activities of 10 partner organizations. (NE, Orissa,CGS) • Designing & coordinating different capacity building interventions for partner NGOs along with market-led-livelihood interventions & others as required. • Empanelment of NGOs, review & developing proposals, preparing relevant information (Public disclosure) packages, documents, training modules & various ways of disseminating skills & information.
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  • Nabard Financial Services Ltd
    Regional Manager-Ne
    Nabard Financial Services Ltd Dec 2016 - Jun 2017
    Bengaluru Area, India
    **Main objective was to support sustainable livelihoods of the rural and urban poor of NE (SHGs, FPOs, JLGs, Producer Organizations, and Farmers Clubs, Cooperatives) in farm and non-farm sectors. • Focusing on their financial inclusion, NABFINS offers loans at reasonable interest rates at their door-steps with flexible repayment schedules for promotion, expansion, commercialization and modernization (by imparting need-based skill training) of their agricultural and allied activities, with emphasis on their own entrepreneurship model. • Business development of the region. • Managing empanelment of Business and Development Correspondents/ NGOs• Credit Appraisal and Customer Relations • Regional Administration and Regional Management Information system. • People Management and Team Management ( Managing District in charge, AMs and other field staffs-FSOs of the Region). • Audit and Control. • Relations with the all stake holders ( Business Development Correspondents, Bankers, NABARD, Self Help Groups, Government agencies) • Local statutory authorities • Timely escalation & imparting need-based training.
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  • Centre For Education And Communication, Delhi
    Project Manager, Eu-Funded “Sustainable Livelihoods For Small Tea Growers” In India & Bangladesh.
    Centre For Education And Communication, Delhi Oct 2015 - Aug 2016
    New Delhi Area, India
    Liaised with stakeholders: government departments, Tea Board of India, CISTA, factories, other tea related institutions, banking institutions, NABARD, policymakers & opinion leaders. • Facilitated over 550 collectives of small tea farmers in developing management systems and moving up in the value chain • Managed, mentored and supervised a team of 12 core project staff across five Indian states • Maintained effective communication with Executive Director, Country Management4Team and Project Coordination Committee which is vital to the success of the project. • Identified requirements for achieving project goals, created & maintained project timelines and milestones schedules using appropriate tools, developed best practices for project execution & management. • Proactively managed changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. • Reviewed budget proposals; maintained accounting system at field and assist field levels • Prepared training manuals for project staff and supervised training workshops; undertook research and policy advocacy • Prepared quarterly & final reports; ensured that experience and lessons learned were documented and shared with all stakeholders • Monitored the end line evaluation by ROM monitor of EU & external evaluator from NABARD • Conceived and executed the Public Disclosure (visibility template)
  • Loka Kalyan Parishad, Kolkata
    Dy. Program Manager (Mord Programs)
    Loka Kalyan Parishad, Kolkata Sep 2012 - Oct 2015
    Kolkata Area, India
    Planned, coordinated, mentored and monitored the implementation of 3 MoRD projects undertaken by LKP—(i) Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP), sub-component of NRLM; (ii) NRLM-MGNREGS Convergence (CFT Strategy); and (iii) IWMP in WB (6 Districts, 12 Blocks, 50 Gram Panchayats—focus on Livelihood of the Poorest of the Poor). • Strengthening local governance (PRIs). • Developing the village plan (Gram sansad Plan) part of a holistic bottom-up planning process. • Capacity building & hand-holding of stakeholders, convergence with government line departments • Ensuring smooth flow of funds for execution. • Monitored and worked with District Coordinators and team members; managed and coordinated day-to-day activities with Project Coordinators and District Project Managers • Prepared monthly work schedule and set targets and timelines under the supervision of Project Director • Conducted field visits to assess functioning of projects; monitored field activities; provided technical guidance and support to field staff • Established and nurtured linkages with various stakeholders, including PRIs and government departments (Block, District, State & Central levels) • Led the project staff in implementation of various community-based events, workshops, training programs, health camps, advocacy & awareness camps etc. • Managed finance; authorised accounts for field level activities to the accountant • Prepared target achievement reports; maintained other documentation • Attended meetings and training sessions; represented LKP among assisted population and partners/donors. • Developed, coordinated and implemented an ‘IEC’ (Information, Education & Communication) Campaign workshops at block and District level.
  • Indian Institute Of Dalit Studies (Iids), Delhi
    External Consultant
    Indian Institute Of Dalit Studies (Iids), Delhi Apr 2012 - Jul 2012
    New Delhi Area, India
    Conducted field-based and secondary research for UNICEF project “A study on Policies and Best Practices for Non-discriminatory Inclusion and Access to Schemes Related to Employment, Nutrition, Education, Health and Sanitation – With a Focus on SCs/STs/OBCs and Religious Groups such as Muslims, with a special reference to Women belonging to these groups”
  • Centre For Science Technology & Environmental Policy Studies (Steps)
    Research Associate
    Centre For Science Technology & Environmental Policy Studies (Steps) Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
    New Delhi Area, India
    Worked in the project titled-“ Science & Technology planning for the Grassroots: Identifying development needs of SC population in selected States & developing Strategic Action Plan for an integrated Mission on S& T driven sustainable development” sponsored by Science & Technology division, Department of Science & Technology,Government of India.
  • Indian Institute Of Public Administration
    Young Researcher
    Indian Institute Of Public Administration Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
    New Delhi Area, India
    ** Research and writing draft reports for The India Governance Report 2012 • Research themes: (i) review of committees and commissions (1966-2005)— analytical study of their recommendations, findings; (ii) role of NGOs/VOs in the development process; (iii) role of Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), FICII, CII, ASSOCHAM—their influence in policy making.
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Joy Chakravorty works for Ekgaon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

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Joy Chakravorty's current role is Advisor-Convergence, Programs, Policy and Outreach.

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Joy Chakravorty attended Institute For Social And Economic Change, Bangalore, The University Of Burdwan, B.b.college, Asansol, Dvc Left Bank Higher Secondary School, Institute For Social And Economic Change, Bangalore.

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Joy Chakravorty's colleagues are Allwin Dhas, Shashi Shekhar, Chandru P, Ekgaon Technologies, Mona Selvakumar, Arjun Kumar, Surendra Kumar Gupta.

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