Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 24 years of experience in social development, resettlement, and GESI, the expert possesses robust technical skills in social safeguards, involuntary resettlement policies, and grievance redress mechanisms. Career highlights include managing both local and international projects funded by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank. Responsibilities have included preparing social impact assessments, facilitating compensation processes, and conducting gender impact assessments. Accomplishments encompass contributing to infrastructure projects throughout Nepal, ensuring international standards compliance, and promoting gender and social inclusion in diverse initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. Involvement in international development cooperation projects has included project implementation and technical assistance. Worked across infrastructure projects, specifically focusing on road and bridge construction, while contributing to social development and resettlement efforts. These national-scale projects took place in Nepal, concentrating on enhancing infrastructure and addressing social safeguards while promoting gender equality and social inclusion.

Sectors and geographic focus.

The expert has worked across key sectors such as rural development, social development, gender equality, tourism, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as Social Development Specialist and GESI Expert, with responsibilities including project implementation, social assessments, and policy compliance. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating infrastructure development with social inclusion and resettlement strategies. The work is primarily country-specific to Nepal, where contributions have been made to both national and regional initiatives aimed at improving social and economic outcomes. Extensive experience in Nepal has led to a deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, focusing on social development, infrastructure projects, and gender equality initiatives.

Languages and education.

With a background in fluent Nepali, English, and Hindi, the expert has demonstrated proficiency in English with an IELTS score of 6.5. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Nepal and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects. Linguistic capabilities have supported effective communication in diverse environments and contributed to the success of projects involving international stakeholders. The expert holds a Master of Arts in Anthropology from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, obtained in 2001, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Mahendra Multiple Campus, Dang, Nepal, in 1996. This educational background in social sciences provides a strong foundation for work in social development and related fields.