Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal
I am a development economist with experience in data analysis, research, and program coordination focused on socioeconomic development and climate adaptation. I am skilled in Stata, R, and Python. I have conducted research using randomized control trials and quasi-experiments, and excel in stakeholder engagement and clear, impactful reporting.
- Provided comprehensive support to the Global Program on Nature for Development at UNDP, including content creation, administrative assistance, outreach, and communications. - Collaborated with UNDP country offices to successfully plan and execute award ceremonies for Equator Prize 2022 winners, ensuring that the achievements of winning organizations and communities were properly recognized and celebrated. - Maintained and strengthened partnerships with Equator Initiative partners, civil society organizations, governments, diplomatic representations, and collaborators. - Led the coordination of meetings and workshops to enhance the engagement of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCS) with governments, private sector, or donors. - Contributed to knowledge management efforts by gathering and disseminating best practices that aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals Framework. - Facilitated community dialogue workshops for Equator Prize 2022 winners, providing hands-on assistance to community representatives and facilitating networking and interpretation to ensure the workshops were productive and beneficial for all involved.
- Administered and managed the Fordham Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Iota Rho, and Omicron Delta Epsilon - Provided administrative support to the IPED program and supported the planning and execution of IPED events
- Researched market trends of multiple sectors of Nepal, analyzed data using STATA, R, and Excel - Assisted in developing and implementing sustainability strategies for clients across various industries to manage climate risks - Developed environmental best practices and benchmarks for key sustainable issues in Nepal for a range of industry sectors - Developed a framework for economic transformation in Nepal through critical sector-specific data analysis