Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience in economic empowerment, employment development, and financial management, the expert is highly skilled in team leadership, strategy formulation, capacity building, and result-based monitoring. Career highlights include leading international and local projects funded by major donors, resulting in significant achievements such as creating 120,000 entrepreneurs and developing the "Market Development for Poor" model. Previously held roles such as Intervention Manager at UNDP/MEDEP involved responsibilities in policy development, project coordination, and technical assistance. Contributions include the approval of the Micro Entrepreneurs and women-friendly 'Industrial Enterprise Act-2016' in Nepal.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as SDC, EU, DFID, Aus Aid/DFAT, US Aid, WB, UN, and UNDP, the expert has been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in economic empowerment, employment development, and financial management. Projects have been national and sector-specific, focusing on areas like economic empowerment and poverty alleviation. Geographic locations for these donor-related works include Nepal and other regions, supported by extensive travel for project purposes.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving multiple sectors, including rural development, labor market and employment, micro-finance, poverty reduction, tourism, and SME and private sector development. Background includes positions at various organizations where responsibilities included project implementation, policy development, and capacity building. Interdisciplinary expertise encompasses integrating financial management with program development and market-driven solutions for economic empowerment. The geographic scope of work is primarily country-specific to Nepal, with additional international experience in regions like South Asia, contributing to diverse development initiatives and sectoral growth. Extensive geographic experience in Nepal includes involvement in numerous development projects, particularly in economic empowerment and employment sectors. Familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics has been developed through work with various governmental and non-governmental organizations. International assignments have included capacity building and project evaluations in the United States, Bangladesh, and South Korea.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert has used it extensively in professional settings, including international development projects and as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Missouri, USA. Proficiency also includes Nepali, Hindi, and Bhojpuri, with a good understanding of Urdu. Language skills have been applied in various contexts, such as translation and interpretation tasks during tenure with the United Nations and in multilingual teams across different projects. Educational background includes a Master's degree from Tribhuvan University in Nepal and an MS from the University of Missouri in the USA. Additionally, a Bachelor's degree in Science & Technology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, highlights a strong foundation in science and technology, complemented by advanced studies in a related field.