About Us
Who we are
We are a team of change-makers who believe that a helping hand can create a better future for rural communities.
Rozgar Dhaba helps solve the information gap which leads to unemployment in India (especially in rural pockets). Rozgar Dhaba is a physical village information exchange center providing information on local jobs, government schemes, health schemes, and options for livelihood and minimize unsafe migration and unemployment.
About the Founder
Vinod Kumar Pandey has extensive experience in developing and implementing programs that improve the lives of rural people. An alumnus of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore, he has spent more than 15 years building sustainable programs with lasting impact. He is an Acumen India and Giving Tuesday fellow. Vinod is from the small village of Chousa (Buxar district), Bihar.
Key Team Members
Neelam Pathak
Co-Founder and CEO, Rozgar Dhaba
Neelam has 20+ years of experience with Tata Motors, M&M Ltd, John Deere, Cummins India Ltd, Suzlon & Nordex SE. She has held roles in New Product Development, Program Management, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing & Analytics. She is a Mechanical Engineer with an MBA from IIM Lucknow & SDA Bocconi, Milan, Italy. She is a Global Ambassador for Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and an advisory committee member for PMI India Champions program. Neelam is also a volunteer with the NGO NRV and Co-founder of Rozgar Dhaba & Dakshkaar Handicarft Pvt Ltd, supporting women’s education, Covid relief work & rural information exchanges for youth. She believes in education for all and supporting grassroot innovation.
Mritunjay
Senior Development Fellow at Rozgar Dhaba
Mritunjay has more than a decade of experience working with communities in the NGO sector and has collaborated with various leading organizations. He possesses expertise in micro-planning and local community networking.
Rishabh
Senior Fellow at Rozgar Dhaba
He has 3+ years of experience working with communities and managing various development projects. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications. He is adept at mobilizing communities and building networks with different stakeholders. He is fluent in Hindi, English, and Bhojpuri, and hails from Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh.
Asha Kumari
Intern & Volunteer
Asha Kumari, a Psychology graduate from Ashoka University, brings a unique blend of skills and expertise to our organization. With her strong passion for social welfare and policy analysis, Asha is currently working on understanding the usage patterns of India’s different welfare schemes.
Jitendar Yadav uses his passion for SEO and website design as a Communication Content Creator Fellow at Rozgar Dhaba, Jitendar helped produce its websites and create templates for informative content that helps job seekers.
Jitendar Yadav
Communication Content Creator Fellow
Sambhunath
District Fellow at Rozgar Dhaba
He has over two years of experience working with communities and over a year of experience working in the development sector. He has a strong understanding of technology and has previously provided online support to communities. He is proficient in Hindi, English, and Bhojpuri.
Vipin
District Fellow at Rozgar Dhaba
Vipin is the youngest member of the Rozgar Dhaba team. He has completed his graduation and has six months of work experience in community mobilization.
Suraj Kumar
District Fellow at Rozgar Dhaba
Suraj Kumar is a Rozgar Dhaba District Fellow at Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. He is a local member of the community with experience in community mobilization. Suraj joined Rozgar Dhaba in May 2023.
Ashok Yadav
District Fellow at Rozgar Dhaba
Ashok Yadav is a Rozgar Dhaba District Fellow at Ghazipur-Mohamdabd. He is a graduate and has worked with other NGOs for community mobilization. He has a deep interest in community development and is locally from Ghazipur. He joined the Rozgar Dhaba team in April 2023.
Raja Kumar
District Fellow at Rozgar Dhaba
Raja Kumar is a dedicated Rozgar Dhaba District Fellow based in Prayagraj. With prior experience working with Common Service Center and managing livelihood projects in collaboration with local NGOs, Raja brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Being a local resident of Prayagraj, he possesses a deep understanding of the community and its specific needs.
Umesh Kumar
District Fellow at Rozgar Dhaba
Umesh Kumar is a dedicated Rozgar Dhaba District Fellow based in Mirzapur. With a graduate degree and prior experience working with NGOs, Umesh brings a wealth of expertise to his role. As a local resident of Mirzapur, he possesses a deep understanding of the community and its specific needs.
Dinesh Kumar
Rozgar Dhaba Fellow-Chandauli
Dinesh Kumar Rawal joins us as a Rozgar Dhaba Fellow in Chandauli. Coming from a computer education background, Dinesh has a deep understanding of technology and its potential to transform lives. His enthusiasm for bridging the digital divide and creating opportunities for the youth is contagious, and we are confident that his contributions will be invaluable to our mission.
Satyendra Kumar
Rozgar Dhaba Fellow-Sonbhadra
Satyendra Kumar joins us as a Rozgar Dhaba Fellow in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. With a strong background in engineering, Satyendra brings a wealth of technical expertise and innovative ideas to the table. His passion for empowering individuals through skill development is truly inspiring, and we can’t wait to see the impact he will make in our community