Technical Support Program Management
Resume:
Surendra Dhakal
*******.*****@*****.***
Dolpa, Karnali Province, Nepal
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sure
ndra-dhakal-379471186/
Male 6th November 1982
Skills
o Social and community mobilization.
o Coordination, collaboration, planning,
budgeting & data analysis.
o Advocacy, advisory, lobby & campaign.
o Monitoring and evaluation.
o Organization & program management.
o Amin and finance management.
o Research, report and documentation.
o Plan / policy development.
o Staff and PNGO mobilization.
Language
o Khas Karnali
o Nepali
o English
o Hindi
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Summary
I am an energetic and optimistic individual who thrives on challenges. I have many years of experience in diverse sectors, including Education (SESP strengthen, Equity
& Inclusion, ReAL, EGRP, NFE, CFS, CSS, FLN & ECD), Child protection (CFLG & Child Club); WASH (ODF, BCC, Water supply & Total sanitation); Health (Birthing center & Nutrition); Governance (GESI & HRBA), Social Development (Social Mobilization, Campaign, Livelihood & Construction), CCA (LAPA & CAPA), and DRR. I have a master's degree in social science and a bachelor's degree in education and social Science from Tribhuvan University. With my extensive skills and experience, I am highly capable in a wide range of areas that are crucial for driving positive social change and sustainable development. As a result, I possess the necessary expertise to bring about meaningful impact in the field of social development.
Professional Experience
Learning Continuity Coordinator
UNICEF Nepal Kathmandu
Working location: - Madhesh, Karnali & Sudurpashcim province July 2022 – April 2023 Full - time
Major Responsibilities:
Develop an implementation plan for the reading campaign which is a part of the national learning continuity campaign.
Work closely with field office to collate information about target schools where campaign and plan activities will be implemented.
Disseminate drafted/updated document within UNICEF team members. Ensure comments/feedback from other sectoral colleagues, field offices are received and prepare consolidated feedback from UNICEF.
Support the education team in selecting the right materials and procurement of reading resources for the campaign.
Consultant: Inclusive Education
UNICEF Nepal Kathmandu
Working location: - Madhesh, Lumbini, Karnali & Sudurpashchim October 2023 – Jan 2025 Full – time
Major Responsibilities:
Technical support in federal, provincial and local levels to implement of the Equality and Inclusion agenda of SESP and system strength.
Strengthen the local level SATC and technical inputs to observe and monitor.
Strengthen GIEN in the federal, provincial and local level.
Liaise with the implementing partners and CEHRD to ensure timely development of the national guidelines on multilingual education.
Technical support to CEHRD to conduct workshops and brainstorming sessions at different levels to develop the guidelines.
Technical support on IEP and ReAL Plan implementation in schools' level.
Work closely with field offices and implementing partners to ensure the local level program implementation.
Follow up with local governments to ensure SATCs are formed within 2 months from receiving training.
Work closely with the girls and inclusive education (GIE) section of CEHRD to ensure timely dissemination of the GIE network strategic plan.
Coordination, collaboration and technical inputs to incorporate Equity and Inclusion in Local level Education periodic plan.
Monitor activities and document evidence that includes at least 3 human interest stories.
Specific:
Coordination, collaboration, documentation, guideline development, monitoring and technical support in Multilingual and Inclusive sector of Education for system strength at Local level.
District Coordinator
USAID’s EGRP / RTI International Rolpa & Dolpa July 2019 – March 2022 Full - time Major Responsibilities:
Support ETCs, EDCUs and LEUs for roll-out of TPD trainings at cluster levels, monitor and report of trainings.
Lead dissemination of EGRP endline results at district/local levels.
Support implementation of operational research on integrated curriculum rollout.
Advise LEUs in rolling out classroom-based CB-EGRA and other learning assessments.
Contribute to use of LEU profiles and other data collection efforts at local levels in coordination with RMCs.
Monitor and report on the timely, quality delivery of SRMs to districts and schools and monitoring of book corner establishment in coordination with RMCs.
Lead capacity development workshops with LEUs in NEGRP policy, planning, budget allocation, and reporting.
Conduct monitoring visits to schools in coordination with LEU and EDCU staff.
Support the management of Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs) and Supplementary Reading Materials (SRMs).
Monitor and encourage Head Teachers / Primary-in Charge to support EGR teachers in EGR.
Collaborate to organize LEUs/cluster level orientations, review meetings, capacity building workshops.
Support LEU to analyze and use IEMIS data in planning, case story development, monitoring and decision-making process.
Support LEUs for education profile, municipal education plan incorporating relevant EGR.
Support LEUs to disseminate policies, guidelines and other relevant EGR packages.
Establish and maintain network/relationship with other organizations working in the education sector.
Support LEUs to implement G2G activities in line with budget and time.
Facilitate partner NGO and schools to implement SMC grants activities, ASIP update and other activities. COVID-19 Related:
Support EDCUs and LEUs with activities related to COVID-19 response as needed, potentially including.
EGR learning engagement for students during extended school closures.
Preparing for EGR instruction upon schools’ reopening and planning for possible school re-closures. Specific:
Ongoing support on EGR materials develop and disseminate, Teacher Training (TPD & TPS) and Education plan develop.
Coordination, System Support, Monitoring and Evaluation, Assessment, Planning, Reporting, and Case story collection.
Social and community mobilization, knowledge management and capacity building. District Coordinator
KIRDARC - Nepal Dolpa, Karnali Province July 2010 – January 2018 Full - time Major Responsibilities:
As the coordinator of an organization that encompasses programs in education, WASH, human rights, climate change, disaster risk reduction, and administrative and financial control.
Responsible for program development and planning, which includes conducting needs assessments, setting program goals and objectives, and creating strategies to achieve them.
Engage with various stakeholders, including government agencies, CSOs, CBOs, local communities, to establish partnerships, secure funding, foster collaboration, and facilitate project implementation.
Promote human rights and civil society by networking, advocating, and maintaining positive relationships with relevant organizations (Child Club, Youth Club, GESI Groups etc) and individuals.
Manage the implementation of programs with ensuring effectively and efficiently by includes project timelines, budgets, and resources, as well as regular observing program outcomes.
Regular reporting to donors, partners, organizational leadership, Case story collection and edition, and research.
Establish mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the impact of the organization's programs.
Maintain an efficient and time-bound database of information and provide required data analysis against set targets.
Coordinate with different level government authorities, other institutions and partners for learning and reading campaign.
Work closely with teachers and head teachers from selected schools to implement activities as part of the campaign.
Facilitate with partners, advocate for provide support to the federal level government for their resource mobilization.
Contribute to timely preparation and quality control of technical and progress reports, briefs, Concept Note, Case Story and other required documents.
Support in ensuring that project approaches, monitoring system and reporting mainstreams the aspects of gender and social inclusion with adequate GESI sensitive data collection and tailored support.
Perform any other related task as per the project implementation need. Specific:
Program support, management, concept note development, case story collection and edition, planning and monitoring.
Maintain effective coordination and collaboration at Federal, Provincial, Local level and project components.
Developing indicators, collecting data, analyzing results, and using the findings to inform program improvements and demonstrate accountability to stakeholders.
Financial management as the admin and finance controller, responsible for financial planning, budgeting, overseeing financial transactions, reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and donor requirements.
Resource mobilization, a crucial role in fundraising and resource mobilization efforts, preparing grant proposals, and cultivating relationships with donors and supporters.
Provide administrative support to the organization, overseeing general administrative functions such as office management, procurement, contracts, and human resources mobilization.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies, and managing risks associated with program implementation, financial operations, and data protection.
Preparing report and document related to program activities, financial management, and compliance by providing regular updates to the organization's leadership and external stakeholders.
Lead team and coordination for administrative and program team, providing guidance, supervision, support, facilitation, effective communication, promoting a positive work environment, and ensuring organizational operation efficiently.
Building capacity by identify training and capacity-building needs within the organization and work to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members by organizing workshops, providing mentoring support, or facilitating professional development opportunities.
Specific:
Major Responsibilities:
Technical support to students through classroom Instruction, skills development, assessment and evaluation, classroom management and individualized support
Parent and guardian communication, coordination, parenting education, door to door visit, collaboration and Teamwork
Work as an English, Moral and Social Studies' Teacher at Secondary Level. Everest Sainik Boarding School Nepalgunj Banke
July 2005 – March 2006 Full - time
Teacher of secondary level
Tripurakot Seconday School Dolpa
May 2006 – May 2008 Full - time
Program development and planning.
Stakeholder engagement, advocacy and advisory.
Project, admin and financial management.
Monitoring and Evaluation.
Resource mobilization.
Compliance and risk management.
Reporting, case story edition and documentation.
Team Leadership and coordination
Capacity building and knowledge management.
Communication and Collaboration.
Documentation, report and proposal writing.
Staff mobilization.
Educational History
Masters' Degree in Humanities and Social Science
University Campus, Tribhuvan University
February 2008 - June 2013
Bachelor in education
Mahendra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University
March 2005 - November 2007
Recognition
Bachelor in social science
Mahendra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University
February 2001 - January 2005
D-WASH-CC Dolpa
Award as WASH lead for ODF campaign of Dolpa District. November 2017 Reference:
Mr. Upendra Bhandari
Regional Technical Coordinator
USAID’s EGRP II, Nepalgunj
Email: *************@*****.***
Mobile: +977-9841571637
Mr. Yam Bahadur Thapa
Education Officer
UNICEF Nepal, Kathmandu
Email: ******@******.***
Mobile: +977-9841775423
Mr. Gobinda Bahadur Shahi
Executive Director
KIRDARC – Nepal, Jumla
Email: ******@*******.***
Mobile: +977-985-***-****
Certifications
MToT on MLE & Inclusion – 2024 AD
MToT on ReAL Plan & LCC - 2023 AD
ToT on Education Sector Plan Development – 2021 AD
MToT on EGRP (EGRA & CB-EGRA) - 2020 AD
MToT on HRBA - 2017 AD
DToT on ECD and EGRP - 2016 AD
ToT on PRA tool - 2016 AD
ToT on Child Right (Bal Bhela) - 2014 AD
ToT on SSA (Education) - 2013 AD
MToT on WASH (CLTS and SLTS) - 2012 AD
ToT on Child Friendly Local Governance - 2012 AD
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