Bishnu Prasad Shrestha
Taple Village Developmment Committee, Ward No. 1,
Kokhe-Arghauta, Gorkha, Nepal
DOB: July 23, 1976
M (+977) 9841 772 404
T (+977) 1 2083354
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Profile
A master’s degree in Rural Development, with over ten years of professional experience in the field of administrative management and program implementation of community development programs. Experienced in program design, planning, implementation and Monitoring working with NGOs. Greater experienced of work with effective management of Information Technology & support, administrative functions working with the INGOs & NGOs. Good communicator and fluent in English and Nepali languages. A team player with an ability to network with people from diverse backgrounds. Has a keen interest in social and development issues.
Experience
Program Support Officer, Save the Children USA, Central Office, Kathmandu, Nepal
[December 2007 to present]
I am responsible to ensure, facilitate, manage support staff (Secretaries and Messengers) and support to program department efficiently and effectively to meet the program objectives. Ensure all the secretarial support required for the programs such as preparation of internal & external correspondences, documentation, and logistic support to meetings/workshops, consultancy agreements, travel arrangements and translation are provided efficiently. Ensure that program support system is in efficient functioning level.
Information Technology and Support Officer, Save the Children USA, Western Regional Office, Nepalgunj, Nepal
[December 2005 – December 2007]
Perform as a point person of IT and ensure/maintain the proper functioning of computers. Oversee regional level procurement function and store management. Ensure information management systems are in place that effectively and efficiently generates required information for managers and the procurement function. Manage documentation system for planning and report produced in region as well as other incoming documents.
Program Co-ordinator - Siddhi Memorial Foundation, Bhaktapur, Nepal
[November 2004 to November 2005]
I worked as a Program Coordinator in HIV/AIDS Harm Reduction Program of Siddhi Memorial Foundation, Bhaktapur for Injecting Drug Users (IDUs). My major responsibilities were - Program planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring & supervision of all program activities, prepare proposals for fund raising, administrative management, financial management and coordination / linkage in between INGOs, NGOs, Donors, and other line agencies.
Consultant - (to compile information for "HIV/AIDS Global Fund Proposal) - Save the Children
[March 2 – 18, 2005]
My main responsibilities were - Collect demographic information needed to complete the HIV/ AIDS proposal submission to UNDP/GFATM. Compile the necessary information required to make the GFATM/HIV/AIDS as proposal suggested by program officer. Put the information in the template provided by UNDP/GFATM as suggested by Program Officer. Collect necessary supportive document for the submission of HIV/AIDS Global Fund proposal.
Commodity Officer - Save the Children USA, Central Office, Kathmandu, Nepal
[August 2003 to August 2004]
Develop protocol for procurement and delivery of Harm Reduction Supplies. Procure and deliver HR supplies in timely basis. Visit on the spot of P/NGOs for the purpose of supervision and monitoring of Syringe/Needle Exchange Program. Manage administrative work and provide logistic support for smooth implementation of HR program.
Program Support Co-ordinator - Save the Children USA, District Office, Nuwakot, Nepal
[April 1998 to July 2004]
Assist District Program Manager and sector heads in planning, implementing and monitoring the programs run throughout district. Assist District Program Manager in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Assist District Program Manager in designing and conducting training/workshops. Coordinate and communicate with the partner NGOs and other stakeholders. Maintain records of personnel, procurement and inventory.
Program Secretary - Save the Children USA, District Office, Gorkha, Nepal
[January 1997 to March 1998]
Assist District Program Manager and sector heads in planning, implementing and monitoring the programs run throughout district. Assist District Program Manager in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Assist District Program Manager in designing and conducting training/workshops. Assist and provide logistic support for the conduction of workshop and seminars. Prepare memos, letters for GOs, NGOs, INGOs and other line agencies.
Education
2005 - Masters of Rural Development (M.R.D.) – Central Department of Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur Nepal [thesis is on the way]
2003 - Bachelor in Arts (B.A. – Three Years) – (with major subject of Economics and Political Science - LEVEL Topper Medallist) Nuwakot Adarsha Multiple Campus, Nuwakot, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
1999 - Bachelor of Business Studies (B.B.S.) – Three Years Course Attended Drabyashah Multiple Campus, Gorkha, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
1995 - Intermediate in Commerce (I.Com.) – Drabyashah Multiple Campus, Gorkha, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
1993 - School Leaving Certificate (S.L.C.) – Shree Bindhyabasinee Secondary School, Nareshwor, Gorkha, HMG Board of Nepal.
Award
1. “Five Years Distinguish Service Recognition Award” from Save the Children U.S.A, Nepal.
2. Golden Medalist – Three years Bachelor Degree (B.A.) – Level Topper from Nuwakot Adarsha Multiple Campus, Nuwakot, T.U., Nepal
Skills
Organization and Teamwork
· Good organizational and administration capabilities.
· Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a team or individually.
· Ability to adapt to multi-cultural environments.
· Good networking and communication abilities.
Language
· Fluent in written and spoken English.
· Fluent in spoken Nepali and Hindi.
· Newari, native.
Training/Workshop
· July 17-22, 2008 “Emergency Response and Preparedness Training” organized by Save the Children Alliance, Nepal at Chitwan Paradise Hotel, Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal
· July 14-15, 2008, “TraiNet Decentralization Training” organized by USAID Mission, Nepal at US Embassy, Maharajgunj,
· March 13-16, 2007 “Inter-Agency Child Protection Database Training” organized by International Rescue Committee (IRC), Nepal in support of Unifef, International Rescue Committee (IRC), Save the Children UK, European CommissionOrganize at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu, Nepal
· “Design, Monitoring & Evaluation (DM&E) Workshop” on March 9-11, 2007 at Nepalgunj, Nepal.
· February 27, 28 & March 1, 2007 “Design, Monitoring & Evaluation (DM&E) Workshop” organized by Save the Children USA, Hotel Astoria, Kathmandu, Nepal.
· May 16-18, 2005 “Making UNGASS Work” in Nepal Workshop, Organized by Ministry of Health & Population - Nepal, National Center for AIDS & STI Control - Nepal, Asia Pacific Council of AIDS Service Organization (APCASO)- Malaysia
· October 15-20, 2003 “HIV/AIDS TOT” – Bhaktapur Guest House, Nepal, Organized by Save the Children U.S.A.
· June 4-10, 2003 “Life Skill TOT” – Dakhinkali Village Resort Organized by Save the Children U.S.A.
· May 23-26, 2003 “Psychosocial Structural Approach Training” – Hotel Shanker Organized by Save the Children U.S.A.
· February 5-7, 2003 “Basic Counseling Training” Organized by Nepal Red Cross Society, Nuwakot
· September 23- October 10, 2003 “Developing Study School (DSS) Training” Bhaktapur Guest House and Hotel Keyman, Chitwan Organized by Save the Children U.S.A.
· December 28-31, 2001 “Accounting of Not-For-Profit Organizations” Organized by Charted Academics International (P) Ltd., Kathmandu
· July 5-11, 2000 “General TOT” – Trishuli Hotel, Nuwakot Organized by Save the Children U.S.A.
· April 5-11, 2000 “Office Management Training” Organized by Management Association of Nepal (MAN), Kathmandu
· April 18-21, 1999 “Basic Computer Maintenance Training” – Hotel Vaisali, Kathmandu Organized by Save the Children U.S.A.
· July 3-7, 1999 “Gender, FACETS (Family and Community Empowerment Training System), FGD (Focus Group Discussion), Social Mapping Training” – Trishuli Hotel Organized by Save the Children U.S.A.
Publication/ Creativity / Reports:
· Research:
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2. A study on Knowledge and Behavior in relation to the risk of HIV among Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) in Bhaktapur district of Nepal’, A research report submitted to UNDP, September 2005 through Siddhi Memorial Foundation, Bhaktapur, Nepal and A Thesis submitted to Central Department of Rural Development, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal on December 2007.
· Designed and developed "Active Learning Group Generated Book" (collection of article presented on Development Study School Training 2002 organized by Save the Children U.S.A.)
Information Technology
· Extensive experience using business applications such as Microsoft Word & Excel, and the use of the Internet for communication, research and reference.
· 2057 B.S. Diploma in Computer Software & Hardware (DCS/H), Oxford Computer Training Center, Nuwakot, Nepal
· 2054 B.S. Diploma in Computer (D/Com.), Advance Institute of Computer, Gorkha, Nepal
Emergency Medical Assistance
Trained in basic first aid by Nepal Red Cross Society.
Extra Skill
Able to ride Motorcycle and able to drive Car, Reference: License # 006-758882, Kathmandu
Extracurricular
Awarded by 2nd position in Oratory Competition organized by Gorkha Jaycees,
References
Available upon request.