Key skills and expertise

Bringing over nine years of experience in civil society and NGOs, the expert excels in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL). With technical proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI and advanced Excel, they are skilled in both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Career highlights include leading M&E teams, developing frameworks, and facilitating capacity building for local and international projects. Notable accomplishments involve enhancing project outcomes through adaptive learning and ensuring compliance with donor and organizational policies. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as M&E Coordinator, contributing significantly to education and social development initiatives in Nepal.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, particularly USAID, through the Early Grade Reading Program (EGRP). Their involvement included developing M&E frameworks, coordinating data collection and dissemination, and enhancing the capacity of field teams. Worked across diverse projects focusing on education and capacity building, with initiatives implemented on a national scale in Nepal. Additionally, the expert has worked with Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Nepal in project implementation and technical assistance, contributing to the education and social development sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in various sectors including civil society, NGOs, social development, and advocacy, the expert has primarily worked in Nepal. Previously held roles such as M&E Coordinator and Education Officer, focusing on monitoring, evaluation, and learning, as well as program development. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes using digital tools for data management and visualization, contributing to education and capacity building initiatives. The expert's work has been country-specific, addressing regional development issues and collaborating with local and international partners to enhance project outcomes. Extensive experience working in Nepal has provided them with a robust understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Nepali, the expert possesses excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills in both languages, with good proficiency in Hindi. These language skills have been utilized in in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams, enhancing communication and project implementation in diverse cultural settings within Nepal. The expert holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics/Population Studies and a Master’s Degree in English Literature, both from Ratnarajya Laxmi Campus, Tribhuwan University, Nepal. These academic qualifications provide a strong foundation in statistical analysis and literature, supporting their professional expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within development sectors.