Ramsharan Paudel
Program Manager
Kirtipur Municipality-2, Kathmandu
Summary
Experienced and resourceful Program Manager adept at overseeing functional operations and project development. Proficient in organizational strategies, project cycle management, advocacy, and policy formulation. Skilled in results-based Project Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, networking, collaboration and stakeholder engagement. A strong leader and problem solver dedicate to streamlining the project team for obtaining desired result.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Program Manager
Maiti Nepal
Kathmandu Metropolis-9
09.2019 - Current
- Coordinated with the Nepal government, the Nepalese embassies, Nepal police and any concerned agencies to rescue, repatriate and rehabilitate the girls/women trafficked to different countries.
- Engaged in the advocacy for policy formulation and amendment in line with international treaties by-laws to combat human trafficking prevention activities.
- Led and coached over 200 team members for accomplishing challenging goals and empower them from time to time.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns raised by working with team members and directors.
- Provided guidance and leadership to the project team, foster a collaborative environment, and contribute creative ideas for organization development, project accomplishment and compliance management.
- Designed and managed multiple projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams of the organization with special focus on preventing human trafficking, ensuring protection, prosecution, partnership and successful reintegration of the survivors.
Program Director
New Conscious Society Nepal
Hetauda
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Ensured overall project management, project implementation, policy adherence, and strategic direction of organization.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for over 50 staffs for program operations.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Worked on empowerment of rural women through formation of 35 groups and engaged them into income generation activities for fighting GBV, trafficking of girls and women through economic empowerment of women with special focus on returnee girls of Circus.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
Program Manager
Community Support Association of Nepal
Kathmandu
05.2011 - 03.2017
- Developed comprehensive agriculture plans for smallholder farming, successfully implemented it in community and actively engaged over 500 women in income generation activities.
- Conducted project evaluations in collaboration with UK Aid and Learning for Life UK, ensuring effective monitoring and assessment of project outcomes.
- Played key role in handling humanitarian assistance projects, particularly after 2015 earthquake, by successfully raising funds for relief and reconstruction.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Led school reconstruction projects in Makwanpur (3), Gorkha (1), and Dhading (1) Districts, contributing to restoration of educational facilities in affected areas.
- Arranged land donation to he organization, fundraised, and oversaw construction of office building in Hetauda, Makwanpur, to ensured long-term sustainability and operational efficiency.
- Developed and improved crucial organizational policies including Financial and Administrative Policies, Child Protection Policy, GESI Policy (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion), and Human Resource Policy.
- Facilitated policy implementation through comprehensive training and development initiatives, ensuring compliance and creating safe and inclusive work environment.
Program Coordinator
Gramin Utthan Abhiyan
Kalaya, Bara
05.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed a project that focused on the inclusion of the voice of Muslim youths in the constitution-making process. The voice and thoughts of Muslim Youths were drafted and submitted to the Nepal government during the constitution-making process.
- Organized and managed ministry level advocacy programs to ensure the voice of youths (Muslim) are included in the constitution making progress.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Expanded the project scope and funding in coordination with board of directors and donor.
- Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
Accountant-cum- Admin Coordinator
Integrated Village Development Service
Kathmandu
10.2005 - 12.2008
- Decreased the organization’s operation and project implementation cost through devising standardized accounts and admin system & procurement policies and applying them in real activities; trained 21 ECCD Management Committees on the Basic Bookkeeping System and committe opration procedures.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
Education
Master of Arts - Sociology: Gender And Feminist Studies
Patan Multiple Campus ( Tribhuwan University)
Lalitpur, Nepal 02.2012 - 03.2014
BBA - Bachelor of Business Studies/ Management
Makwanpur Multiple Campus ( Tribhuwan University)
Hetauda, Makwanpur Nepal 03.2000 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Makwanpur Multiple Campus ( Tribhuwan University)
Hetauda, Makwanpur Nepal 08.1995 - 01.1998
Skills
Documentation proficiency
Program leadership
Team leadership and direction
Cross functional Team Builder
Fluent in Nepali and English
Operations management
Professional writing
Strategic planning
Partnership development
Affiliations
- Rotary International
- World Buddhist Religious Association
Timeline
Program Manager
Maiti Nepal
09.2019 - Current
Program Director
New Conscious Society Nepal
07.2017 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Sociology: Gender And Feminist Studies
Patan Multiple Campus ( Tribhuwan University)
02.2012 - 03.2014
Program Manager
Community Support Association of Nepal
05.2011 - 03.2017
Program Coordinator
Gramin Utthan Abhiyan
05.2009 - 01.2010
Accountant-cum- Admin Coordinator
Integrated Village Development Service
10.2005 - 12.2008
BBA - Bachelor of Business Studies/ Management
Makwanpur Multiple Campus ( Tribhuwan University)
03.2000 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Makwanpur Multiple Campus ( Tribhuwan University)
08.1995 - 01.1998
Trainings Attended
- Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation Training, 29 Jun-3 Jul 2015, organized by International NGO Training and Research Centre (INTRAC) in Oxford, United Kingdom (UK); Project Proposal Writing on Disaster/Climate Risk Management, 21 Dec-24 Dec 2014, organized by Staff College; Leadership and Management Training, 15 Sep-24 Sep 2014 organized by Blind People's Association/Liliane Foundation Netherland in Ahmedabad India
- ToT on the Facilitation Skill for Program Staff on Peace and Constitution Making Process, 15 Jun-21 June 2009, organized by Gramin Utthan Abhiyan in Kalaiya, Bara; Advance Business
- · Presentation Training 15th Dec 2008 to 1st Jan 2009, organized by Herbo Business School in Kathmandu, Nepal; Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Training, 22 Jun to 1 Jul 2004, organized by IVDS and Plan Nepal in Nepalganj, Banke; ECCD Conceptual Clarity and Child Rights Refresher Training, 29 Jul to 2 Aug 2004, organized by IVDS and Plan Nepal in Nepalganj, Banke; Parenting Education Supervisor Training with Child Centered Community Development Approach, 11 to 17 Jun 2003 and 22 to 25 Aug 2003, organized by IVDS, PCDDSC and Plan Nepal in Nepalganj, Banke
- Leadership Development and Resource Mobilisation Training, 18 Jul to 22 Jul 2004, organized by IVDS and Plan Banke in Nepalganj, Banke; Counselling Skills Training 19 Oct-21 Oct 2003, organized by MSF-Holland, Plan Nepal and Saathi in Nepalganj, Banke; Parenting Education Facilitator TOT, 22 Apr to 1 May 2003 and from 22 Sep to 24 Sep 2003, organized by IVDS and Plan Nepal in Nepalganj, Banke; Urban Hygiene and Environmental Education Training, 12 Mar to 15th Mar 2004, jointly organized by Hetauda Municipality and UDLE at Hetauda, Makwanpur
Training Facilitated
- Organization Development and Proposal Writing to the Board Members, and Staff of Aasish Service Society Chitwan (2020), Women Empowerment Centre Kirtipur ( 2022), New Conscious Society, Hetauda 2021 and to many other organization.
- Bilateral project development through negotiation and management for community development
- Gender-sensitive planning for women's empowerment at the local level
- Facilitation Skills for Program Staff on Peace and Constitution-Making Process.
- Project Proposal Writing, Report Writing, Case Study Writing; Life Skill, Communication Skill Development, GESI, organization development and leadership.
- Community Mobilization, Facilitation Skill Development, Goal Setting and Project-based training for stakeholders and project teams
Reference
Will be furnished upon requests.