Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience, the expert is adept in migration and development, climate change adaptation, and migration governance. Career highlights include leading projects in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region, with a focus on sustainable development and remittance utilization. Previously held roles such as Senior Specialist in Livelihoods and Migration at ICIMOD, where responsibilities included mentoring teams and guiding strategic initiatives. Worked across diverse projects involving international and local stakeholders, achieving significant impact in policy development and community engagement. Technical skills encompass research, networking, and mentoring, with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Word, SPSS, and STATA.

Project experience and donor exposure

Background includes collaboration with international donors such as the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation and HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation. In these roles, the expert provided technical assistance, conducted evaluations, and led project implementation. Thematic areas of work included migration governance, sustainable agriculture, and capacity building. Projects have been regional and national in scope, taking place in locations such as Nepal, Myanmar, and Switzerland.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including gender, social development, migration, and agriculture, the expert has held senior roles such as Senior Specialist in Livelihoods and Migration and Team Leader for projects on safer migration and sustainable soil management. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating migration with climate change adaptation and rural development. Responsibilities have included leading regional projects in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region, focusing on building science-society-policy linkages and enhancing governance and community resilience. Geographic experience is extensive in South Asia, particularly in Nepal since 2002, and in neighboring countries such as India, Bhutan, Pakistan, Myanmar, China, and Bangladesh since 2015. The work involves deep engagement with regional development issues, migration governance, and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in English, the expert is fluent, demonstrating excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. Language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including international projects and multilingual teams. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Agriculture from the University of Giessen, Germany, completed in 2010. Additionally, an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics was obtained from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, India, in 2002, and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, India, in 2000.