Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert specializes in grant financial management, data analysis, and financial reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft and Oracle technologies underpins their strong background in public project finance and international development projects. Career highlights include managing financial systems for World Bank-funded initiatives and demonstrating a proven track record in budget management, compliance, and internal controls. Leadership responsibilities have encompassed financial advisory and capacity building, with notable achievements such as overseeing financial systems for projects with business volumes up to $120 million.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the World Bank and the United Nations Environment Program. The expert's involvement included project implementation and financial management for donor-funded initiatives in sectors like energy and environment. Responsibilities have included managing financial systems for World Bank-funded projects in Nepal, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting. Additionally, they have prepared financial statements for the Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program, contributing significantly to national-level environmental initiatives in Nepal.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in education, energy, and environment and natural resource management, the expert has held roles such as Project Finance Officer, Admin-Finance Expert Consultant, and Finance and Administration Officer. Responsibilities have included financial management, budgetary control, and compliance. Their cross-cutting expertise includes digitalization in financial reporting and management, focusing significantly on projects within Nepal. This interdisciplinary knowledge supports effective project implementation and financial oversight in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. The expert's extensive work in Nepal has provided deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in the energy and environmental sectors.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English, which has been utilized in professional settings, including international collaborations and project management. This language competence supports effective communication and coordination in multilingual teams and across diverse organizational levels. The expert holds an Executive Master of Business Administration in Finance from Ace Institute of Management, affiliated with Pokhara University in Nepal. Additionally, they completed a Post-Graduate program in Oracle Database Administration at Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in Canada. These qualifications reflect a strong foundation in finance and information technology.