KAROBI SAU (DAS)
(MA, M.Phil)
Contact Information
Mobile: +91 7980201279
Email: dolly.sau2011@gmail.com
Location: Shibpur, Howrah-711102, West Bengal, India
Personal Information
Father’s Name: Balaram Sau
Date of Birth: 8th February, 1993
Gender: Female
Professional Profile
Dedicated Research and Documentation professional with over 6+ years of experience in the development sector.
Objective
Looking for a challenging position in an institute/organization where my abilities, knowledge, and experience can be fully utilized.
Key Areas of Qualification
Project Planning and Implementation: Expertise in designing, planning, and executing development projects, including setting objectives, developing work plans, and managing resources.
Project Monitoring and Evaluation: Proficient in conducting performance appraisals, monitoring project progress, and evaluating outcomes to ensure accountability and effectiveness.
Group Work: Skilled in providing direct support to individuals and groups, including conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, and facilitating group sessions.
Capacity Building: Proven ability to design and implement capacity-building initiatives for individuals, communities, and organizations to promote sustainable development.
Research and Documentation: Strong research skills, including data collection, analysis, and report writing. Experience in documenting project activities, outcomes, and lessons learned.
Survey Design and Implementation: Skilled in designing and conducting surveys to gather data for research, needs assessments, and program evaluation.
Translation and Interpretation: Skilled in translating Bengali reports into English and English government schemes, laws, and information into Bengali for community people.
Mentoring: Mentoring youth in their projects, handholding interns.
IEC Materials Development: Experience in creating Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials, including newsletters and publications.
Networking: Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, partners, and community members.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in adapting communication strategies for diverse audiences.
Academic Qualification
Qualification
Year
Institute/University
Percentage/Grade
M.Phil.
2018
University of Calcutta
62.10%
M.A. (International Law & Human Rights)
2015
University of Calcutta
63.10%
B.A. (English Literature)
2010
Vivekananda College, C.U.
51.50%
Higher Secondary
2010
W.B.C.H.S.E
76.20%
Madhyamik
2008
W.B.B.S.E
70.62%
Research Interests
Women and Child rights, Women Empowerment, Sustainable Development, Local Governance, Gender, Tribal rights, Climate Change and WASH, Human Rights, Gerontology
Professional Experience
Total Experience: More than 6 years
EQUIDIVERSITY FOUNDATION, KOLKATA
Position: Research and Documentation Associate
Duration: February 2023 - Present
BANGLAR MANABADHIKAR SURAKSHA MANCHA, MASUM, SERAMPORE, HOOGLY
Position: Programme Associate
Duration: July 2022 - October 2022
ECONOMIC RURAL DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY
Position: Research and Documentation Personnel
Location: Head Office, Kolkata
Duration: May 2019 – June 2022
Research & Training Experience
Research
MPhil Research Scholar (2016-2018), Institute of Foreign Policy Studies, Fellowship from MEA, India and Indian Ocean, Human Rights and Foreign Policy
Conducted in-depth research on the intersection of human rights, foreign policy, and the dynamics of the India and Indian Ocean region.
Human Rights violations and Indo-Bangladesh border Populace
Investigated and documented human rights violations affecting populations living along the Indo-Bangladesh border, contributing to a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by these communities.
Dissertations and Documentations
Authored dissertations and produced documentation on a range of social issues, including Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Child Rights, Women's Health Rights, Child Abuse, Euthanasia, the Syrian Refugee Crisis, and the interplay of the Indian Ocean and regional rivalries.
Trainings and Workshops
Completed 4-day training workshop on Migration, Human Trafficking and Right to Food, Purulia. Conducted By MASUM, Right to Food and Network, Jan Sahas, Charuigachi Light House Society.
Participated in intensive training on migration, human trafficking, and the right to food, gaining valuable knowledge and skills in these critical areas.
Certified Workshops on Gender, Gerontology. POSH
Participated in workshops focused on gender issues, gerontology, and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), Child Marriage,PRI enhancing understanding of these important social issues.
Documentation lead:
Led documentation efforts, playing a key role in the creation of various information materials, including leaflets, posters, and books on gender, women rights, child rights and violence against women. This involved writing, translation, editing, and overall contribution to the development of these resources.
Networking:
Established and maintained strong working relationships with relevant organizations, agencies, and institutions, fostering collaboration and partnership opportunities. For eg. AMAN, Bhabna, FEM, OBR Network
Campaigns and awareness programmes:
Actively participated in and conducted campaigns and awareness programs on issues related to Gender Equality and Violence Against Women, including the 16 Days Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls and the One Billion Rising Campaign.
Skills
Communication, Networking, Report writing, Documentation
Languages known:
English, Hindi, and Bengali (Read, Write and Speak)
Publication
Report of social Audit on the issues of Indo-Bangladesh Border Villagers, 2022
অপরাজিত, ২০২৩
মুক্তকন্ঠ, ২০২৪
Achievements
2010: Achiever of Vivekananda Merit Scholarship
2009: Youth Parliament @ West Bengal Government [Ranked 1st]
2012: Tatkhonik Baaktita [Rank 3rd]
Attended National and International Seminars roundtables (BIMSTEC, BCIM, SAARC, CSIRD, INDIA-EU, Polish University(Warsaw) ORF, UNICEF etc.) On: Peace and Conflict, Rights Related Issues, Foreign Policy, Refugees and Migration, Human Rights Discussions.
Certificates
Partnership Brokers Training, Phase I, II 2023, 2024
Completion of Partnership Brokers Training program, enhancing skills in negotiation and collaboration for effective partnerships and community partnership.
Developed comprehensive strategies for conflict resolution and partnership sustainability as part of the training curriculum.
Completion of Advanced Training on Partnership 2024
In-depth understanding of partnership dynamics within research and program development
POSH Training 2024
Gerontology and rights of the Elderly 2025
FGTE-Gender Transformative Evaluation , ISST 2025
The FGTE is an intensive professional development program offered by the Institute of Social Studies Trust (ISST). It is specifically designed to move beyond traditional "gender-neutral" or "gender-sensitive" evaluation models, focusing instead on Gender Transformative Evaluation—an approach that seeks to identify and challenge the root causes of gender inequality and power imbalances.
Hobbies
Singing, Cooking, Creative Writing (Poems, Stories), Reading Books
References
Mr. Probhat Kumar Saha
Assistant General Secretary, Economic Rural Development Society
Phone: +91 9830592741
Mr. Manabendra Nath Mondal
Advocate, Director of Socio LegaL Aid and Training Institute
Golpark, Hindustan Park, Gariahat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
Phone: +91 94334 54183
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place: Howrah
13th March, 2026
Karobi Das