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I am an aspiring development worker with a background in human rights, currently pursuing a career in public engagement with expertise in communications, advocacy, and social campaign projects, and more than 10 years of experience in international NGOs as well as government institutions.
I also contribute opinion pieces in English and Nepali newspapers on social issues, with samples including pieces published in The Kathmandu Post and related campaigns such as Child Rights March.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Nepali
Advanced
Work Experience
Consultant, Bi-lingual Storyteller at Libraries ACT (Australian Capital Territory)
July 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Session planning and presentation of bilingual Nepali-English stories to children and adults at the library.
Communications Advisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres Australia
November 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025Developed and executed the Kiribati project communications strategy and digital media plan; content creation; social media mapping and media monitoring; liaised with local journalists for media spots.
Senior Manager- Communications at World Vision International Nepal
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024Led a five-member team managing the national communications portfolio (USD 16 million in-country); brand positioning; donor and government engagement; leadership communications; crisis and reputational risk management; disaster response engagement; award-winning campaigns across 18 South Asia Pacific countries.
Interim Director- Policy & Communications at World Vision International Nepal (WVIN)
August 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022Steered advocacy and campaigns during a country strategy transition; oversaw policy, communications, partnerships, and government relations; crisis and risk management; ensured compliance with WV policies.
Communications Manager at World Vision International Nepal (WVIN)
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022Developed and led integrated communications strategy; supported in-country emergency communications; collaboration with Asia Pacific region and donor offices; built relations with media, government, NGOs, and private sector; internal and external communications alignment.
Campaign Coordinator at World Vision International Nepal (WVIN)
July 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019Implemented and managed campaigns such as It Takes World to End Violence against Children; coordination with partners; event management; documentation and reporting; built strategic partnerships with government, private sector, and civil society.
Development Advocacy Coordinator at World Vision International Nepal
November 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018Led the Children Community Journalism Project in earthquake-affected districts; strengthened development communication plans; produced advocacy materials to influence government, UN agencies, donors, and civil society.
External Relations Specialist at World Vision International Nepal
February 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016Provided technical support for multi-stakeholder engagement; risk analysis and management of operational blockages; stakeholder mapping and government coordination.
Program Associate at Central Child Welfare Board- Government of Nepal
July 1, 2014 - February 1, 2016Data management for post-earthquake status of children; website and IEC materials; co-researcher for street children study; involvement in disaster response documentation.
Consultant at Development Gateway
April 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014Geocoding of data from e-portals; report writing and data trend analysis; translation of questionnaires for national workshops.
Research Assistant at Transition International / ICIMOD (Kathmandu University School of Arts collaboration)
August 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013Midterm Evaluation of Girl Power Program in Nepal; FGDs and fieldwork related to disaster and governance studies.
Team Leader - Voters Registration Observer at National Election Observation Committee
July 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011Led a team of 5 in 34 wards of Kathmandu for election observation; prepared district observation reports.
Youth Coordinator – Youth Group at Institute of Human Rights Communication Nepal
February 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014Youth engagement and human rights awareness initiatives.
Program Assistant at Sankalpa Nepal
January 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012Coordinated policy-level discussions workshops and events on senior citizens; documentation and reporting.
Education
Master of Development Studies (MDevS) at Kathmandu University, Nepal
February 1, 2012 - December 1, 2013Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at St. Xavier’s College, Nepal
August 1, 2008 - July 1, 2011Qualifications
Brand in Humanitarian Emergencies
July 1, 2020 - January 12, 2026Gathering Content in an Emergency
May 1, 2020 - January 12, 2026Deployment Ready
February 1, 2020 - January 12, 2026Disaster Ready - Emergency Communications Preparedness
June 1, 2020 - January 12, 2026Emergency Communications Minimum Standards and Core Competencies
March 1, 2020 - January 12, 2026Media Management in an Emergency
May 1, 2020 - January 12, 2026Self-care in an Emergency
June 1, 2020 - January 12, 2026Spokesperson Training for Humanitarian Emergencies
July 1, 2020 - January 12, 2026The New Mission Immersion Program Online Course
August 1, 2024 - January 12, 2026Industry Experience
Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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