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Yangon, Myanmar

- Contribute to Strategic Leadership - Develop and Functionalize Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Systems at the organizational level and programmatic level- Design, plan and implement programmatic level performance or result-based monitoring and evaluation- Equip programme staff with know-how of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems- Technical Reviewer of the proposals for the Funding Agency (MHF)Thematic Areas: Education, Livelihood, Agriculture, Humanitarian Response (Food Security), Health, Water Sanitation and HygieneFunding Agencies:NORAD, AEON Club Foundation, LIFT Fund, USAID, DFAT (Australia), MFAT (New Zealand), Government of Japan, European Union (EU), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Canadian Food Grain Bank (CFGB), UNICEF

Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal

- Developed a Monitoring framework to monitor the progress of the COVID-19 response specific indicators- Coordinated, Collected, Compiled and Analyzed the progress on indicators from 50+ partnerships with 30+ CSOs under 3 FOs and 8 Sections- Prepared the COVID-19 response monitoring report (descriptive and analytical) on monthly basis- Made graphical and interactive presentation of the progress on indicators and status of partnerships

Major accomplishments include:- Updated ongoing livelihood and humanitarian response projects at logalto - Managed Humanitarian Response Project (flood) - 30,000/- USD reaching out to 300 flood-affected families, which includes planning, facilitating, post distribution monitoring and final reporting- Developed tools to carry out a baseline survey of COVID-19 response and economic recovery project - Reviewed and finalized data collection and reporting templates for economic recovery project- Designed tools, Oriented data collectors on HH survey tools, Analyzed the HH survey findings, FGD/KII findings, and prepared endline and Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) report in a combined manner for COVID-19 response (cash transfer programming and livelihood inputs transfer) project project (used kobotool for HH survey, SPSS/Pivot for analysis and Power BI for visualization.- Contributed for finalization of log-frame for two proposal developments (COVID response is approved for funding, while long term project is at decision making stage)- Developed Terms of Reference (ToR) for mid-term evaluation of livelihood projectThematic Areas: Cash Transfer Programming, Livelihood Input Transfer, NFI DistributionFunding Agencies:ADRA Norway, SWISS Solidarity

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Kathmandu, Nepal

- Lead of MEAL and Knowledge Management Group of Regional Office, ADRA Asia since July 2019- Led M&E of consortium (four I/NGOs) working on gender equality- Developed Theory of Change (ToC), M&E plan, log frame, M&E tools and templates for project reporting, monitoring, research, and knowledge management (6+ proposals, 10+ projects)- Prepared evidence-based donor report at periodic manner (15+ projects)- Fed continuous input for an effective planning and implementation from M and E lens- Developed Terms of Reference (ToR) for assessment, baseline and evaluation and successfully carried out baseline (two), result level monitoring (five), evaluation (two), post distribution monitoring (one) internally and Facilitated baseline (one) and evaluations (four) led by external agencies - Planned and carried out need assessment (six), rapid assessment (three) and fed input during project proposal development- Designed and reported based on tracking tools and templates for 15+ projects (Indicator Tracking Tool, Beneficiary Tracking Tool, Stakeholder Mapping Tool, Institutional Tracking Tool, Infrastructure Tracking tool)- Finalized Project Participant applying Vulnerability Capacity Assessment (VCA) tool- Mapped out and key project-related interventions through Kobotool, GIS and Google Earth- Analyzed project-based data through SPSS and visualized through Power BI and Excel- Conducted monitoring at field sites and continuously fed with inputs to ensure quality interventions, project ownership and sustainability throughout the project implementing stage- Strengthened M&E system in ADRA Nepal at the national level and partner organizations at the local level- Managed capacity assessments and capacity building events on M&E system and functions- Represented organization to coordinate with Social Welfare Council and Ministries for Project Agreement, Central Project Advisory Meeting (CPAC) meeting and Evaluation

Countries where COVID-19 Response project is being implemented:17 countries:Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Phillipines, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Timor Leste, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Mongolia, China, South Korea, Japan- Developed Compendium of Indicator (CoI) incorporating COVID-19 specific and humanitarian response specific indicators- Tracked progress on the activities from 17 country offices and reported on monthly manner- Fed progress status on project status to prepare SitRep report on weekly manner - Developed Rapid Assessment Tool to be used for assessing need during crisis scenario- Carried out Asia Regional Level MEAL Assessment on 17 country offices and developed action plan to strengthen MEAL system of respective country offices

- Led Initial Environment Examination (IEE) of Hari Om Hospital as Environment Expert- Contributed on Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) of Manipal Colleges of Medical Sciences as Health Care Waste Management Expert

Morang, Sunsari And Udaypur

- Developed templates for monthly planning and reporting, tracking sheet (beneficiary, activity, financial, output level indicators), etc.- Facilitated the beneficiaries’ selection process among Project Focus Areas (PFA) especially for inclusion of individuals and families from vulnerable communities- Facilitated baseline survey using BTMS and ODK system, PDM, Endline/Final evaluation- Analyzed the qualitative as well as quantitative data in SPSS and developed the quality report- Analyzed the beneficiaries’ data in disaggregated form focusing on the participation of vulnerable families from the disaster-prone area, GESI and child participation perspective in a monthly manner.- Managed dashboard of SmapServer (ODK based) for feedback management, survey management and monitoring findings categorization- Developed periodic MEAL plan and conducted monitoring (activity, output and outcome level) at field level- Led the joint monitoring activities with Government stakeholders and donor team - Organized the learning sharing events at local to district level- Prepared evidence-based progress reports incorporating best practices at periodic manner for donor reporting purpose- Updated project details in Horizon (World Vision) system and Beneficiary Tracking and Monitoring System (BTMS) in a periodic manner- Capacitated INGO and PNGO staff on MEAL framework, guidelines, tools, etc.- Ensured efficient MEAL system at WVIN regional office and partner organizations

Kailali

- Managed field level arrangement for final evaluation of multi-sectoral programs (Maternal Child Health and Nutrition, Education, Livelihood and Sponsorship), Literacy Boost and Value Chain model project - Analyzed and interpreted both qualitative and quantitative data of Endline Surveys, Outcome level monitoring, School assessments, other relevant surveys using SPSS - Conducted multi-sectoral outcome level monitoring via Field Task (ODK system), analyzed findings and shared the learnings with program team to replicate or alter the intervention modalities- Collected, compiled and analyzed the Data Sheet (Beneficiary, Activity, Institutional and Financial) and developed quality MEAL report- Prepared evidence-based monthly, semi-annual and annual, quantitative and qualitative report of programs and ensured timely submission of reports for the donor, government agency and partners incorporating MEAL related information, best practices- Ensured smooth closure of 15 years long program at local to district level - Led Technical Program Selection events on a community level- Designed and ensured efficient use of MEAL tools, templates, checklists- Developed and designed beneficiary selection guidelines and IEC material- Updated project details in Horizon (World Vision) system- Ensured MEAL system at WVIN district offices and partner organizations- Strengthened the capacity of PNGO staff MEAL related tools- Led the learning-based events (Reflection and Review) at the local level on a quarterly basis- Coordinated with local-district level stakeholders for conducting learning events

Kavre

- Managed Emergency Response Project on Child Protection and Child Right - Developed the DIP, M&E Plan and Financial document of Emergency Project - Led information gathering, management, documentation and dissemination- Applied project management tools for effective project implementation and meeting targets- Managed budget for effective project planning and implementation- Provided technical assistance and guidance to staff for implementation of project activities- Periodically developed and submitted a project-based report on to donor and government stakeholders- Ensured the timely reporting of data in an online data management tool (OPMIS)- Managed and analyzed the project-based database (institutional database, stakeholder mapping, beneficiary’s database)- Ensured the accountability mechanism at project implementation areas as well as at an organizational level- Developed and Monitored the indicators of child-friendly school - Led the Service Mapping team at District Level for an effective referral mechanism- Updated Project details in Online-Program Management Information System (OPMIS)- Supervised the emergency response team of 8 members (2 counsellors, 5 social mobilizers, 1 finance officer) and child right based project team of 18 members (as OIC for three months)

Naya Basti, Imadol

- Implemented 5 projects on chemical safety and environmental health-related issues funded by IPEN, EU, UNDP GEF SGP, UNEP EPLC, SSNC and WHO respectively- Applied the project management tools to ensure effective implementation of projects- Developed and submitted the project progress and completion reports to donor and government stakeholders- Documented, presented and reported the project progress in national to international project reflection and review meeting- Led chemical safety-related research studies, analyzed the findings, developed research-based reports and IEC materials on English as well as National Language - Applied advocacy tools to advocate on chemical safety-related issues at the national level- Facilitated the training, workshop and awareness-raising events on local to national level- Assisted the dialogue with government bodies for formulating guidelines on chemical safety-related issues and policies for hospital waste management - Facilitated the hospital waste management technology installation at 2 hospitals from Kathmandu and one at Dhulikhel Hospital- Developed and disseminated press release for each local to national level events and research findings- Published awareness-raising articles on local level newspaper- Maintained Logistics and administrative records for official records, meetings and conferences

Mid Baneshwor, Kathmandu

Baseline Survey of WWF TAL program, Banke District

Baneshwor, Kathmandu

Conducted Baseline Survey of Program for Agriculture Commercialization and Trade, Syangja and Lalitpur District

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Development Planning, Management And Innovation

M. Phil In Development Studies, Development Studies

Wrote the following articles (available at online portal as preprint or at newspaper): a. Factors Contributing to children's resiliency.

Master'S Degree, Environmental Management, 3.79 Out Of 4 Cgpa

Activities and Societies: Dissertation: Assessment of elements of urban environmental management of Kathmandu ValleyMajor Courses: Urban.

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Engineering, 3.09 Out Of 4 Cgpa

Activities and Societies: Member, 2007-2011, Kathmandu University Red Cross Circle 2009-2011, Amnesty International Nepal Section.