Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 34 years of experience in civil engineering, the expert specializes in water, sanitation, and environmental management. Key qualifications include expertise in environmental engineering, climate and disaster risk assessment, and infrastructure QA/QC. Career highlights include leading and coordinating significant projects both locally and internationally, demonstrating strong leadership and multi-sector coordination skills. Notable accomplishments encompass conducting sustainability assessments and optimizing water resources, with a focus on integrating social and environmental safeguards. Previously held roles such as Team Leader, Senior Water Resources Engineer, and Infrastructure QA/QC Expert underscore a robust leadership profile.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors like UNICEF, ADB, DFID, WHO, and UNESCO, the expert has been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. These efforts span sectors such as water and sanitation, climate change adaptation, and infrastructure. Worked across diverse projects involving national and regional initiatives in Nepal and Cambodia, focusing on enhancing community resilience, optimizing water sources, and developing sustainability assessments. Responsibilities have included roles as Senior WATSAN Engineer, National Consultant, and Team Leader in various donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions across key sectors such as water and sanitation, environmental management, civil engineering, and disaster reduction. Responsibilities have included leading roles like Team Leader, Senior Water Resources Engineer, and WASH Expert, demonstrating expertise in project management and technical assessments. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge encompasses integrating climate change adaptation into infrastructure and promoting social inclusion in project design. Geographic experience primarily spans Nepal, with additional projects in Cambodia, focusing on regional and national initiatives to enhance community resilience and sustainable development. Extensive familiarity with local governance and regional development issues in Nepal has been instrumental in managing and implementing various infrastructure and sustainability projects.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is proficient in English and fluent in Nepali, which is the mother tongue, and possesses basic proficiency in Hindi and Russian. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects, enhancing communication and stakeholder engagement across diverse linguistic settings. The expert holds a Master’s degree in Anthropology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and an MSc in Civil Engineering from Odessa State Academy of Engineering and Architecture, Ukraine. Additionally, a Proficiency Certificate in Civil Engineering from the Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, provides a strong foundation in both social sciences and engineering disciplines.