SAURYA KARMACHARYA
Socioeconomic Researcher
Biratnagar
Summary
Socioeconomic researcher with proven track record in managing and coordinating complex projects. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Proficient in data analysis, project management, and stakeholder communication. Reliable, driven, and prepared to contribute effectively to any research initiative.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Socioeconomic Research Coordinator
CIMMYT International
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinate ACIAR-funded Rupantar research-for-development project activities across 6 villages in the 3 districts (Morang, Sunsari, Jhapa) of Koshi Province
- Facilitate stakeholder discussion among partners and collaborators of the project including MoIAC (Koshi), AFU, 3 AKCs, 1 VHLSEC, 3 Local governments, 2 cooperatives, 1 non-profit distributing company and 1 NGO
- Oversaw scaling of 3 livelihood diversification pathways in 111 households
- Contributed to 6 scientific research manuscripts, currently under review or acceptance stage for publication
Survey Lead and Data Analyst
Innovation Plus Pvt. Ltd
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Led 4 mixed method surveys across 10 districts of Koshi Province, 1 qualitative survey across three districts of Bagmati Province
- Conducted KIIs with lead farmers, agribusinesses, machinery service providers (CHCs), government agencies, cooperative representatives, microfinance representatives, bank branch managers, fin-tech companies, logistic service providers, metal equipment factories
- Delivered 7 reports (from inception to final) on impact assessments of SDC funded NAMDP II and SIP programs, focusing on data-driven insights and recommendations
Teacher
Valley Krishi Campus, Chapagaun
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Taught 3 AFU affiliated BSc Ag. courses (Fundamentals of Economics, Farm Management and Production Economics and Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives) to multiple semesters
- Guided final reports (miniature thesis work) of eighth semester students who conducted social research
Social Researcher (Consultant)
CIMMYT International
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Facilitated 12 FGDs in Eastern Nepal for the Rupantar project and employed thematic qualitative analysis using Dedoose Software
- Contributed to 3 scientific research manuscripts, currently under review or acceptance stage for publication, based on the findings of the FGD
Tutor | Online Instructor
Edusoft Academy
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided online tutoring classes (in Nepali language) on Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness Management to candidates preparing for Public Service Commission (Agriculture - Level 4 and 5) and ADBL service (Level 5 and 6)
- Recorded and published over 20 video materials on Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness Management
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture Economics
Agriculture And Forestry University
Chitwan, Bagmati Province 12.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Agriculture And Forestry University
Chitwan, Bagmati Province 03.2014 - 06.2019
Skills
Data analysis (R with R-Studio, SPSS, Dedoose)
Accomplishments
- Impact Assessment of NAMDP II and SIP Programme (Role-Data Analyst/Final Report)-2024
- Impact Assessment of Public-Private Partnership Model implemented by NAMDP II (Role-Final Report)-2023
- Impact Study of the Intervention – Agriculture Pillar (Role-Survey lead/Data analyst/Inception Report/Final Report)-2023
- Impact Assessment of NAMDP II in selected agribusiness and farming community (Role-Survey lead/Data analyst/Inception Report/Final Report)-2023
- Early Impact Study of the intervention of NAMDP II (Role-Survey lead/Data analyst/Inception Report/Final Report)-2023
- Impact of Agriculture Insurance in Nepalese Farming System – Research report (Role-Survey/Data Analysis/Research Report)-2023
- Effectiveness of Agriculture Development Program(SAMUHIK KHETI) conducted by the Ministry (MoALD) and its Subordinate Bodies (Role-Survey lead/Final Report)-2022
References
References available upon inquiry.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Socioeconomic Research Coordinator
CIMMYT International
01.2024 - Current
Social Researcher (Consultant)
CIMMYT International
08.2023 - 10.2023
Tutor | Online Instructor
Edusoft Academy
02.2023 - 04.2023
Teacher
Valley Krishi Campus, Chapagaun
06.2022 - 12.2023
Survey Lead and Data Analyst
Innovation Plus Pvt. Ltd
01.2022 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Agriculture Economics
Agriculture And Forestry University
12.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Agriculture And Forestry University
03.2014 - 06.2019
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