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Dang District, Nepal

Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) funded Empowering Women Farmers with Digital Finance, Nepal ProjectDevelop the framework for the project activity plan, establish an online activity tracking system, periodically update milestone achievements in the log frame, and monitor the implemented activities met the required quality standards within the defined budget lines.Liaise with Nepal Rastra Bank, BFIs, cooperatives, FinTech companies (e-wallet providers), internet service providers, local… Show more Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) funded Empowering Women Farmers with Digital Finance, Nepal ProjectDevelop the framework for the project activity plan, establish an online activity tracking system, periodically update milestone achievements in the log frame, and monitor the implemented activities met the required quality standards within the defined budget lines.Liaise with Nepal Rastra Bank, BFIs, cooperatives, FinTech companies (e-wallet providers), internet service providers, local governments, and other stakeholders to promote accessibility to digital financial services for women and marginalized communities.Identified existing barriers for women and marginalized groups to access digital financial services in rural areas of Lumbini province through a landscape study.Identified essential educational content and led the development of a digital financial literacy training manual (following NRB's financial literacy framework), guidelines, awareness materials, and leaflets to promote financial inclusion for targeted populations.Supported the local government and cooperatives to develop the inclusive and financial policies. (GEDSI, Safeguarding, financial services etc.)In close coordination with the project team, developed various awareness-raising and communication materials, as well as learning documents & case stories, and disseminated these materials through different audio and visual delivery channels (social media, IVR, SMS, MMS, hoarding boards, community events, leaflets, etc.). Show less

Biratnagar, Nepal

Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) funded Financial Inclusion for Marginalized Women in Nepal ProjectDeveloped detailed implementation plans with periodic targets, budget breakdowns and activity implementation guidelines.Supported to develop the housing loan product for partners MFIs by following the housing microfinance product development manual of habitat for humanity.Supported to develop financial literacy and safe shelter training manual, trainer's guideline, leaflets and lead… Show more Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) funded Financial Inclusion for Marginalized Women in Nepal ProjectDeveloped detailed implementation plans with periodic targets, budget breakdowns and activity implementation guidelines.Supported to develop the housing loan product for partners MFIs by following the housing microfinance product development manual of habitat for humanity.Supported to develop financial literacy and safe shelter training manual, trainer's guideline, leaflets and lead Training of Trainers (TOT) to community facilitators, MFIs staffs and stakeholders. Supported to develop Housing Support Service (HSS) Mobile Application and delivered the trainings/orientations to partner MFIs staffs to enroll the mobile application.Managed the institutional capacity building trainings for partner MFIs staffs and ensured the quality delivery of trainings.Maintained proper data tracking system and supported to update global matric tool.Closely monitored project activities, tracked budget Vs actual expenditures, and ensured alignment with program goals. Show less

Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) funded Financial Inclusion for Marginalized Women in Nepal ProjectDeveloped detailed implementation plans with periodic targets, budget breakdowns and activity implementation guidelines.Supported to develop financial literacy and safe shelter training manual, trainer's guideline, leaflets and lead Training of Trainers (TOT) to community facilitators, MFIs staffs and stakeholders. Maintained proper data tracking system and supported to update global… Show more Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) funded Financial Inclusion for Marginalized Women in Nepal ProjectDeveloped detailed implementation plans with periodic targets, budget breakdowns and activity implementation guidelines.Supported to develop financial literacy and safe shelter training manual, trainer's guideline, leaflets and lead Training of Trainers (TOT) to community facilitators, MFIs staffs and stakeholders. Maintained proper data tracking system and supported to update global matric tool.Closely monitored project activities, tracked budget Vs actual expenditures, and ensured alignment with program goals. Show less

Kathmandu, Nepal

SaMi Phase IIIThe Safer Migration project (SaMi) is a bilateral initiative of the Governments of Nepal (GoN) and Switzerland.Developed training manuals, trainer's guidelines, orientation materials, leaf lets and delivered trainings & orientations to subordinate staffs, beneficiaries, and stakeholders. Managed, coordinated, monitored, and provided technical support to cluster coordinators, implementing partners, field staffs for effective implementation of activities… Show more SaMi Phase IIIThe Safer Migration project (SaMi) is a bilateral initiative of the Governments of Nepal (GoN) and Switzerland.Developed training manuals, trainer's guidelines, orientation materials, leaf lets and delivered trainings & orientations to subordinate staffs, beneficiaries, and stakeholders. Managed, coordinated, monitored, and provided technical support to cluster coordinators, implementing partners, field staffs for effective implementation of activities. Obtained periodic data from field, data tabulation, analysis, prepared reports & Presentation. Supported team leader for periodic updates & progress report & progress reports. Coordinated and maintained relations with local government project management committee, program partners, local government offices, elected representatives and stakeholders to implement the financial literacy component of project. Monitored for timely and quality delivery of program activities implemented by partners. Maintained relationships with implementing partners in the district, municipalities, and stakeholders ensure the timely and smooth implementation of planned activities by providing the coaching, mentoring and supports.Empowered the beneficiaries to advocate and lobby with local government for their rights. Show less

Kathmandu

SaMi Phase IIIThe Safer Migration project (SaMi) is a bilateral initiative of the Governments of Nepal (GoN) and Switzerland.Developed training manuals, trainer's guidelines, orientation materials, leaf lets and delivered trainings & orientations to subordinate staffs, beneficiaries, and stakeholders. Obtained periodic data from field, data tabulation, analysis, prepared reports & Presentation. Coordinated and maintained relations with local government project management… Show more SaMi Phase IIIThe Safer Migration project (SaMi) is a bilateral initiative of the Governments of Nepal (GoN) and Switzerland.Developed training manuals, trainer's guidelines, orientation materials, leaf lets and delivered trainings & orientations to subordinate staffs, beneficiaries, and stakeholders. Obtained periodic data from field, data tabulation, analysis, prepared reports & Presentation. Coordinated and maintained relations with local government project management committee, program partners, local government offices, elected representatives and stakeholders to implement the financial literacy component of project. Monitored for timely and quality delivery of program activities implemented by partners. Maintained relationships with implementing partners in the district, municipalities, and stakeholders ensure the timely and smooth implementation of planned activities by providing the coaching, mentoring and supports.Empowered the beneficiaries to advocate and lobby with local government for their rights. Show less

USAID funded Sustainable Action for Resilience and Food Security- Sabal ProgramLead for overall implementation of financial services and health insurance program and supported to implementation of on/off farm income generation activities in six Sabal working districts. Developed DIP and budget with the activity implementation guideline of planned activities. Ensured the implemented activities meet the Quality Benchmark (QBM) standards of programs.Conducted frequent field… Show more USAID funded Sustainable Action for Resilience and Food Security- Sabal ProgramLead for overall implementation of financial services and health insurance program and supported to implementation of on/off farm income generation activities in six Sabal working districts. Developed DIP and budget with the activity implementation guideline of planned activities. Ensured the implemented activities meet the Quality Benchmark (QBM) standards of programs.Conducted frequent field visits with “matrix for ensuring program quality” checklist.Reviewed the progress made by partners and supported them for necessary changes in original plans to improve their performance, cost efficiency, and accountability. Developed capacity enhancement manual with integration of GESI and delivered trainings to partner, staffs, and stakeholders. Show less

Sindhuli, Nepal

USAID funded Sustainable Action for Resilience and Food Security- Sabal ProgramPlayed lead role and mentored district-based coordinators, officers to conduct PRA and Progress out Poverty Index (PPI) survey to identify the Poor Vulnerable and Socially Excluded (PVSE) HHs for beneficiaries' selection & households' registration in Sabal program. Developed DIP and budget with the activity implementation guideline of planned activities. Ensured the implemented activities meet the… Show more USAID funded Sustainable Action for Resilience and Food Security- Sabal ProgramPlayed lead role and mentored district-based coordinators, officers to conduct PRA and Progress out Poverty Index (PPI) survey to identify the Poor Vulnerable and Socially Excluded (PVSE) HHs for beneficiaries' selection & households' registration in Sabal program. Developed DIP and budget with the activity implementation guideline of planned activities. Ensured the implemented activities meet the Quality Benchmark (QBM) standards of programs.Conducted frequent field visits with “matrix for ensuring program quality” checklist.Reviewed the progress made by partners and supported them for necessary changes in original plans to improve their performance, cost efficiency, and accountability. Developed capacity enhancement manual with integration of GESI and delivered trainings to partner, staffs, and stakeholders. Show less

Dadheldhura, Nepal

USAID funded Feed the Future KISAN ProjectSupported to develop policies, business plan, new financial products of cooperatives for institutional strengthen and motivate beneficiaries to adopt the suitable financial product. Managed 144 group for livelihood improvement. Supported to form and strengthen Market Planning Committees (MPCs) to establish regular/ systematic supply chain system for producers. Supported wholesale lending institutions for the loan appraisal and… Show more USAID funded Feed the Future KISAN ProjectSupported to develop policies, business plan, new financial products of cooperatives for institutional strengthen and motivate beneficiaries to adopt the suitable financial product. Managed 144 group for livelihood improvement. Supported to form and strengthen Market Planning Committees (MPCs) to establish regular/ systematic supply chain system for producers. Supported wholesale lending institutions for the loan appraisal and supervision visit in coops. Frequently visits to cooperatives & MFIs for coordination to establish linkage with beneficiaries. Show less

Kathmandu

Maintained harmonious relationship with I/NGOs, government offices, media, and stakeholders. Lead communication and stakeholders’ engagement activities of organization.Identify the potential donors & managed meetings with board member for relation built up. Designed & produced presentation, press release, article, leaflet, report & brochure.Deal with enquiries from the public, press, government office and other organization. Represent as a focal person of Partnership Nepal… Show more Maintained harmonious relationship with I/NGOs, government offices, media, and stakeholders. Lead communication and stakeholders’ engagement activities of organization.Identify the potential donors & managed meetings with board member for relation built up. Designed & produced presentation, press release, article, leaflet, report & brochure.Deal with enquiries from the public, press, government office and other organization. Represent as a focal person of Partnership Nepal in different programs & events Show less

Solukhumbu

Lead rural health development program in the district and ensured the timely implementation of Planned activities with monitoring & supervision of field staffs and accomplished activities. Established linkage and coordination with district-based line agencies and stakeholder. Identified problems of community by using PRA tools and supports community to solve them.Prepared the periodic progress reports and submitted to center and government offices. Spend 60% time in field to… Show more Lead rural health development program in the district and ensured the timely implementation of Planned activities with monitoring & supervision of field staffs and accomplished activities. Established linkage and coordination with district-based line agencies and stakeholder. Identified problems of community by using PRA tools and supports community to solve them.Prepared the periodic progress reports and submitted to center and government offices. Spend 60% time in field to implement the activity, group facilitation, and monitoring. Show less

Kathmandu

Maintained financial transactions and prepared periodic finance, and program narrative reports. Review program expanses of field and managed all the logistic supports in field and center office.Maintained communication between donors, center office & field staff.Prepared and finalized the agreement with trainer to conduct IGA training in project areas. Prepare periodic reports and summit to donor/center office. Worked as an editor of books/newsletter for different… Show more Maintained financial transactions and prepared periodic finance, and program narrative reports. Review program expanses of field and managed all the logistic supports in field and center office.Maintained communication between donors, center office & field staff.Prepared and finalized the agreement with trainer to conduct IGA training in project areas. Prepare periodic reports and summit to donor/center office. Worked as an editor of books/newsletter for different organizations. Show less

Master’S Degree, Rural Development

Bachelor'S Degree, Humanities ( Rural Development & English)