Key skills and expertise

With 10 years of experience, the expert is proficient in research, project management, proposal writing, and data analysis, focusing on environmental science and sustainable development. Career highlights include successfully introducing climate change adaptation techniques and managing projects in agriculture and disaster risk reduction. Notable achievements encompass fundraising for educational initiatives and developing environmental education modules. Responsibilities have included leadership roles in both local and international projects, maintaining strong relationships with donor agencies and government officials to ensure effective project implementation and monitoring.

Project experience and donor exposure

Background includes maintaining good relationships with donor agencies through constant communication during their role at the Integrated Self-Help Association for Rural Development (ISARD) in Kathmandu, Nepal. Responsibilities have included project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, liaising with government officials, and supporting proposal writing and project planning. The projects were related to climate change adaptation, agriculture, and disaster risk reduction, conducted at a national level in Nepal.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including education, environment and natural resource management, pollution and waste management, water and sanitation, and agriculture. Previously held roles such as Program Officer, Module Developer, and Intern, focusing on project management, environmental education, and climate change adaptation. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating climate change techniques in agriculture and developing educational modules. The expert has worked primarily within Nepal, with additional experience in Germany, contributing to both local and international projects. Geographic experience in Nepal includes extensive work in Kathmandu and rural regions like Dhanusa and Sindhupalchowk, engaging with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in environmental management and education. Additionally, international experience in Germany involved working on environmental projects and research in Berlin and Bremen, providing a broad understanding of both local and international contexts.

Languages and education

Bringing proficiency in English, a UN official language, the expert has utilized language skills in various professional contexts, including working with government and non-governmental organizations on international and local projects. Additionally, they are proficient in Hindi, Nepal Bhasa, and Nepali, supporting work in multilingual teams and facilitating communication in diverse settings. The educational background includes a Master of Science in Environmental Management from Christian Albrechts University in Kiel, Germany, where studies focused on hydrology, climatology, river basin management, and environmental protection. Additionally, a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Space Science was earned from Jacobs University Bremen, Germany, with a focus on analytical and environmental chemistry, renewable energy, geology, and wastewater treatment.