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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
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Vikram Patel

Candidate
Hajipur

Summary

Experienced in working with SHGs, with field exposure in livelihoods, gender inclusion, and financial literacy initiatives. Skilled in SHG facilitation, livelihood mapping, and data collection among ultrapoor households, including PVTGs and socially excluded women. Proficient in field research, questionnaire design, and quantitative analysis using Stata and Excel. Able to coordinate with diverse stakeholders and support community engagement across Telangana and Bihar.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Program Intern

Aga Khan Foundation
06.2025 - 07.2025

Telangana Inclusive Livelihoods Programme (TGILP) | Partners: NRLM, SERP Telangana, BRAC International, PRADAN, Trickle Up, J-PAL, and CRISP.


  • Conducted livelihood assessments among PVTGs, Joginis, and single women households.
  • Collected and analyzed data on income sources, credit access, and financial inclusion gaps.
  • Facilitated focus group discussions and interviews to identify livelihood challenges and opportunities.
  • Assisted in preparing field reports and district livelihood profiles for partner organizations.


Districts: Mulugu, Nagarkurnool, Narayanpet, Vikarabad, and Kumuram Bheem Asifabad (Telangana).

Intern

CITIZEN BACHAT AVAM SAKH SWAWLAMBI SAHKARI SAMITI LTD
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Engaged in designing and promoting financial literacy among rural women, particularly vegetable vendors.
  • Organized training programs on alternative livelihood skills.
  • Assisted cooperative societies with fundamental operations, savings mobilization, credit facilitation, and financial empowerment initiatives.

Senior Officer (Grade-2)

ICICI BANK
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Worked as a Relationship Officer, providing financial assistance to Self-Help Groups (JEEVika under BRLPS) under the SHG Bank Linkage Programme.
  • Connected women to the Financial Inclusion program.
  • Conducted financial literacy sessions for SHGs members

Business Development Trainee

Byjus Think And Learn
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Engaged with prospective students and parents to explain Byju’s learning programs, and convert leads into sales.
  • Conducted product demonstrations, counseling sessions, and follow-ups to achieve monthly revenue targets.
  • Developed communication and negotiation skills while working in a performance-driven sales environment.

Education

M.A. - Livelihoods (Gender and Development)

Tata Institute of Social Science
01.2026

Postgraduate Diploma - Human Rights Law

National Law School of India University
Bengaluru, India
11-2026

B.Sc. - Zoology (H)

Jamuni Lal College
01.2019

Skills

  • Soft Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Teamwork, Adaptability, Conflict Resolution, Analytical Thinking
  • Software Utilities: MS Office, Google Workspace, Statistical software (SPSS, Stata)
  • Research Methodologies: Data Collection & Analysis, Mixed-Methods Research, Gender Budgeting, field documentation

Certification

World Bank Group Academy: Manage Successful Field Research (2024)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

Class Representative of M.A. Livelihoods (Gender and Development).

Represented the batch in academic coordination, feedback collection, and faculty–student communication.

Interests

Photography, Chess, Singing

Timeline

Program Intern

Aga Khan Foundation
06.2025 - 07.2025

Intern

CITIZEN BACHAT AVAM SAKH SWAWLAMBI SAHKARI SAMITI LTD
12.2024 - 01.2025

Senior Officer (Grade-2)

ICICI BANK
07.2023 - 11.2023

Business Development Trainee

Byjus Think And Learn
01.2022 - 03.2022

M.A. - Livelihoods (Gender and Development)

Tata Institute of Social Science

Postgraduate Diploma - Human Rights Law

National Law School of India University

B.Sc. - Zoology (H)

Jamuni Lal College
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