With an extensive career spanning over 23 years, the expert has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in managing large-scale development programs. Their project experience encompasses both local and international initiatives, specializing in project cycle management, local governance & decentralization, pro-poor livelihoods, and climate change & disaster risk reduction. The expert's collaborative efforts with international funding organizations like DFID, UNDP, World Bank, and others, showcase their capability in adhering to donor compliance and reporting requirements. They have held key leadership roles such as Program Division Chief at the Poverty Alleviation Fund and National Program Manager for Livelihood and Forestry Programme, responsibly managing multi-million-dollar projects and leading teams exceeding 100 professionals. Notable achievements include enhancing development effectiveness and facilitating business promotion, employment creation, and gender and social inclusion strategies at governmental and grassroots levels. The expert's technical skills are evident in their ability to prepare strategic documents, manage extensive partnerships, and lead successful project execution and monitoring. Their professional impact is marked by their leadership in various sectors, including capacity building and partnership management, proving their ability to influence significant socioeconomic development in Nepal.