Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience in rural development, gender equality, and social development, the expert possesses strong leadership skills, coordinating multidisciplinary teams for participatory and rights-based programs. They have managed international and local projects, focusing on gender-responsive budgeting, economic empowerment, and GBV prevention. Expertise includes monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement across South Asia. The expert has successfully led initiatives with UN agencies, USAID, and the Asian Development Bank, delivering strategic partnerships and impactful community development outcomes.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as UN Women, UNDP, USAID, UKAID, Asian Development Bank, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like governance, health, and gender equality. The projects have been both national and regional in scope, taking place in countries including Nepal, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, the Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Rwanda.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including rural development, gender equality, poverty reduction, and social development. Previously held roles such as consultant, advisor, and coordinator, managing projects with a focus on gender-responsive initiatives and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital financial services in rural development and infrastructure projects. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific contexts, particularly in South Asia, addressing cross-cutting issues like governance, health, and education within development frameworks. Extensive geographic experience across South Asia and beyond, having worked in Nepal, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, the Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Rwanda. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Nepal, where they have been involved in long-term assignments. The expert's regional development expertise includes addressing gender equality, social inclusion, and rural development issues in diverse settings.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, Nepali, Hindi, Urdu, and Bangla. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across South Asia and collaboration with multilingual teams on international development projects. The expert's linguistic proficiency supports effective communication and coordination in diverse cultural and linguistic environments. With a background in education, the expert holds an International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance from Fordham University, USA, obtained in 2017. They have an M.A. in Rural Development and an M.Sc. in Zoology/Ecology, both from Tribhuwan University in Nepal, completed in 2003 and 1994 respectively.