NISCHAL DHUNGEL

RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYST

Rockville, Maryland (845) 453 - 8289 ad3pox@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

CAREER SUMMARY

Dedicated Research and Data Analyst with a strong background in economic analysis and data-driven insights. Over three years of experience in primary and secondary research, data analysis, and dashboard development within the consulting and international development sector. Committed to equity and inclusion, known for strong work ethics and effective teamwork.

SKILLS

●Data Analysis

●Research and Policy Analysis

●Communication and Networking

●Statistical Analysis

●Project Management

●Multitasking

●Data Visualization

●Multicultural Collaboration

●Excel, R, Python

EXPERIENCE

ECONOMIC CONSULTANT September 2022 – September 2023

A2F Consulting LLC

●Conducted in-depth data analysis, collecting, processing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to inform strategic decision-making and business needs.

●Managed and implemented international economic projects involving survey, market assessments in developing countries, ensuring smooth project execution, stakeholder engagement, and timely delivery of project outcomes.

●Produced comprehensive reports for international economic projects that involved in-depth research, data analysis, and clear, concise writing to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.

RESEARCH CONSULTANT December 2021 – August 2023

Nepal Institute for Policy Research

●Developed Nepal Competitiveness and Digital Competitiveness Indices in collaboration with University of Singapore, providing data-driven insights for economic policy formulation.

●Prepared Policy Brief on Pandemic Governance by examining and overseeing existing Covid-19 policies and its impact on diverse gender and social groups which led to generate evidence on pandemic response.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE October 2019 – September 2020

Foundation for Development Management

●Utilized data analysis techniques to monitor and evaluate the progress of international projects.

●Spearheaded the acquisition of three substantial evaluation projects funded by USAID, Asia Foundation, and British Council, demonstrating a strong track record in securing projects.

●Facilitated dissemination of evidence-based research findings and knowledge generated across programs by developing a strong relationship with CEO, project coordinators and multilateral development organizations.

RESEARCH ANALYST June 2017 – September 2019

Nepal Economic Forum

●Conducted comprehensive macro-economic research, employing data analysis techniques to inform economic reports for executive management and donor agencies.

●Developed macro-economic-related knowledge products and disseminated them via online sharing (5 blog articles, 4 quarterly publication Nefport issues 30-33).

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE, ECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY May 2022

Bard College, Levy Economics Institute, New York

Honors: Levy Graduate Fellowship Award Recipient (Tuition-Waiver Scholarship based on Merit)

CERTIFICATIONS

COORPORATE ANALYST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM September 2023

JPMorgan Chase & Co

●Gained practical experience in data analytics (excel, tableau), project management, and process improvement within the context of a leading financial institution.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT September 2023

Accenture

●Gained Acquired a deep understanding of diverse project management approaches, including Plan-Driven, Agile, Scrum, and Hybrid methodologies, enabling effective project selection and execution.

WRITING AND EDITING

CONTRIBUTING WRITER December 2021 - Present

Economist Intelligence Unit

●Leverage data-driven insights to deliver timely and impactful flash updates and in-depth reports, enhancing understanding of the economic development landscape.

OP-ED WRITER November 2017 - Present

The Kathmandu Post

●Ensure a high standard of writing quality in each published piece (over 25), combining data-driven insights with clear and coherent narratives to make complex economic concepts accessible and relevant to readers.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

●Effects of Demonetization in the Indian Economy. Policy Note. Levy Economics Institute of Bard College. 2023

●“A Data Dive into Sustainable Development and Regional Disparities.” 2023

●Need a Unified Data Repository. The Kathmandu Post. 2023

●Nepal Competitiveness Index 2022 for Sub-national Government. Collaboration of Nepal Institute for Policy Research and The Asia Competitiveness Institute, National University of Singapore, 2022

GUEST LECTURE AND CONFERENCE

●Provided a historical and contemporary synopsis of Economic Development in Nepal with comparison to South Asian Countries for Foreign Service Institute, US State Department.

●Presentation on “Gender Inequalities in the Allocation to Time to Household Production in Nepal” International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD). September 2022

LANGUAGE AND HOBBIES

●Languages: English (Fluent), Nepali (Fluent), Hindi (Professional)

●Hobbies: Writing Articles, Photography, Hiking, Soccer

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