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RESUME

BISHNU PRASAD SHRESTHA

 

RESUME: -                                                    |                                    

MR. BISHNU PRASAD SHRESTHA

Permanent Address:

 

Taple Village Development Committee, Ward No. 1,                        

Kokhe-Arghauta, Gorkha district,

Gandaki Zone, Nepal


DoB    : July 23, 1976

Home : +977-16-922362

Cell     : +977-98510-24193

Email : ezonebishnu@gmail.com; &        

            ezonebishnu@outlook.com  

Web  :  http://ezonebishnu.wix.com/home

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/bishnu-prasad-shrestha/64/655/b95

Contact Address:

 

Save the Children International

Shree Krishna Bhawan, Airport Gate

Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal

P.O. Box 3394

Phone: +977-1-4468130, Ext. 223

Fax: +977-1-4468132

Email : bishnu.shrestha@savethechildren.org

 

 

PROFILE

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PhD Scholar in Rural Development (Livelihood of CABA) in Tribhuvan University, Nepal with over ten years of professional experience in the different development fields - program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Greater experienced of program planning, monitoring and evaluation working with the Global Fund - HIV & AIDS Program. Have greater experience in developing and implementation of Monitoring & Evaluation Plan, Performance Framework of HIV/AIDS, Malaria and TB programs under the Global Fund. Good communicator and fluent in English and Nepali languages. Capable of leading team to achieve programmatic goal and objectives in stipulated time. A team player with familiar Global Fund programs, Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Analysis and Data Quality Audit/Assurance (DQA), Routine Data Quality Assurance (RDQA), On-Site-Data Verification (OSDV). Has an ability to strengthen coordination and linkages between non – profit / bi-lateral / multi-lateral organization, P/NGOs and other line agencies at National/Regional level.

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

 

2014 – PhD Scholar in Rural Development (Livelihood of CABA) – Central Department of Rural Development, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur Nepal

2004 - Masters of Rural Development (M.A. - M.R.D.) – Central Department of Rural Development, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur Nepal

2002 - Bachelor in Arts (B.A. – Three Years)  – (with major subject of Economics and Political Science - LEVEL Topper Medalist) Nuwakot Adarsha Multiple Campus, Nuwakot, 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. 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (S)

 

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager - Global Fund, Save the Children International, Country Office, Kathmandu, Nepal

[November 2015 to present]

 

The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager is primarily responsible for leading the development, implementation, and management of M&E system for overall Malaria Grant of the Global Fund Program of the Save the Children. However, M&E Manager need to eventually oversee M&E matters related with HIV & AIDS Grant in supervision of Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Manager. Ensure that all data collected, compiled, analyzed are accurate, appropriate, complete, consistent, and timely. 

 

Lead to establish and strengthen M&E system for Malaria Program of Global Fund Grant at central level and provide Technical backstopping to field level to achieve the programmatic performance of the program.

 

The M&E Manager will also ensure that the programs are managed as per the National and Global Fund guidelines and protocols. Working in a team M&E Manager will be responsible to manage M&E staffs of Malaria project, develop M&E framework including designing tools, methods and process for monitoring of the project to ensure to track progress and results. S/he will also be responsible to lead the development of M&E system including reporting formats for SRs in collaboration with technical team. M&E Manager will also guide and provide technical support for operation research, studies, surveillance & surveys for Malaria related activities and dissemination of the study findings. S/he will also provide technical assistance in monitoring and evaluation, periodic assessment of the SRs, prepare trimester progress reports for LFA, Government, Global Fund and others as required. 

 

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator - Global Fund, Save the Children International, Country Office, Kathmandu, Nepal

[December 2011 to November 2015]

 

Lead in preparing M&E plan, work plan, and performance framework and make necessary modification as required. Work with M&E Manager in identifying capacity building needs of SRs and government and identify M&E system gaps.  Take lead in organizing and carrying out capacity building activities including coaching and mentoring for M&E staff of SRs with the support from M&E Manager. Lead in preparing monitoring tools, reporting guidelines and data keeping, collecting and are reporting tools for SRs as necessary with technical support from M&E Manager. Lead in reviewing progress, and preparing consolidated M&E report. Work with technical team of GFATM New Funding Model (NFM) for developing/ reviewing work plans, performance framework, M&E matrix and data collection tools.  Work with Coordinators/ Managers for ensuring that information gathered are used for making programmatic decisions at all levels. Regular field visit to provide technical assistance and ensuring the reliability and quality of data. Review and compile monthly / quarterly/ semi-annually and annual reports from the field and ensure quality reports are submitted to GFATM on timely manner as required. Work as an active member for strengthening overall M&E system of the agency.

 

 

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Global Fund, Save the Children, Country Office, Kathmandu, Nepal

[November 2008 to November 2011]

 

Responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation of GFATM R7 to provide technical support to Sub Recipients (SRs) and the GFATM team in country office, especially in planning and designing M&E system and tools; developing recording and reporting forms/formats/templates following the GFATM standard M&E tools, M&E plan and M&E Manual; prepare monthly analytical reports, develop concept paper, presentations and data verification system. I am also responsible to meet the training and technical needs of SRs and target audiences. I am working as a focal person when it comes to information/data collection and compilation; data verification at the source; timely submission of the reports; monitoring and supervision of the field activities and coordination with the SRs and stakeholders at the project sites.

 

 

Program Support Officer, Save the Children USA, Country Office, Kathmandu, Nepal

[December 2007 to November 2008]

 

Overall 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]

 

Overall management of Information Technology (IT) functions of the region. 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. Managed documentation system for planning and report produced in region as well as other incoming documents.

 

Program Coordinator - 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 USA, Nepal

[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, Country 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 adhering the rules and regulations of the organization and UNDP. On the spot visit, coaching to the 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 2003]

 

Act as a point person of public relation in a district. 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. 

 

AWARDS

1. “Ten Years Service Recognition Award” from Save the Children International, Nepal. 

2. “Five Years Distinguish Service Recognition Award” from Save the Children U.S.A, Nepal. 

3. Golden Medalist – Three years Bachelor Degree (B.A.) – Level Topper from Nuwakot Adarsha Multiple Campus, Nuwakot, T.U., Nepal

 

ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT AND TEAM WORK

  • Capable of leading team to achieve programmatic goal and objectives in stipulated time.

  • Proficient team player with team management and organizational capabilities.

  • Experienced in mentoring and providing supportive supervision

  • Capable of working closely with Government counterpart and External Development Partners (EDPs).

  • Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a team or individually.

  • Good coordination, networking and communication abilities.

 

 LANGUAGE

  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

  • Fluent in written and spoken Nepali.

 

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE: 

 

Thailand

  • HIV & AIDS Program Exposure to Bangkok & Chiang Mai of Thailand - 2013

 

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  • South and West Asia Regional Meeting on Accountability and Value for Money - 2011

 

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  • Cross Learning Visit to Bangladesh – HIV & AIDS Program - 2009

 

TRAINING/EXPOSURE RECEIVED

 

  • June 30-July 11, 2014 “” organized by Save the Children International, Kathmandu, Nepal

  • February 16-21, 2014 “” organized by Dean office, Humanities and Social Science, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal

  • March 10-16, 2013 “” organized by Save the Children International, Asia Area Regional Office, Bangkok, Thailand

  • September 9-14m 2012 “” organized by National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC), Jawalakhel, Lalitpur

  • September 15, 2010 October 6, 2010 “” organized by Edify International, Nepal.

  • February 14-20, 2010 " organized by NCASC/UNDP, Mirabel Hotel, Dhulikhel, Nepal

  • July 10-15, 2009 “”, organized by Save the Children, Country Office, Bangladesh

  • July 17-22, 2008 “” organized by Save the Children Alliance, Nepal at Chitwan Paradise Hotel, Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal

  • July 14-15, 2008, “” organized by USAID Mission, Nepal at US Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal.

  • March 13-16, 2007 “” organized by International Rescue Committee (IRC), Nepal in support of UNICEF, International Rescue Committee (IRC), Save the Children UK, European Commission Organize at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu, Nepal

  • October 15-20, 2003 “” – Bhaktapur Guest House, Nepal, Organized by Save the Children U.S.A. 

  • June 4-10, 2003 “” – Dakhinkali Village Resort Organized by Save the Children U.S.A. 

  • May 23-26, 2003 “” – Hotel Shanker Organized by Save the Children U.S.A. 

  • February 5-7, 2003 “” Organized by Nepal Red Cross Society, Nuwakot 

  • September 23- October 10, 2003 “” Bhaktapur Guest House and Hotel Keyman, Chitwan Organized by Save the Children U.S.A. 

  • December 28-31, 2001 “” Organized by Charted Academics International (P) Ltd., Kathmandu 

  • July 5-11, 2000 “” – Trishuli Hotel, Nuwakot Organized by Save the Children U.S.A. 

  • April 5-11, 2000 “” Organized by Management Association of Nepal (MAN), Kathmandu 

  • April 18-21, 1999 “” – Hotel Vaisali, Kathmandu Organized by Save the Children U.S.A. 

  • July 3-7, 1999 “” – Trishuli Hotel Organized by Save the Children U.S.A. 

 

WORKSHOP/MEETING SUCCESSFULLY PARTICIPATE

 

  • July 7-10, 2015organized by National Center for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC)/Joint United Nations on HIV & AIDS (UNAIDS), Kathmandu, Nepal.

  • February 3-6, 2015organized by NCASC/UNAIDS, Kathmandu, Nepal.

  • February 23-27, 2015 “Training Workshop on HIV and AIDS Estimation and Projection Methods – 13 countries” organized by UNAIDS/ World Health Organization (WHO) in Bangkok, Thailand.

  • November 13, 2013 “National HIV Research Agenda, 2013-2016 Dissemination Meeting” organized NCASC Kathmandu, Nepal.

  • March 13, 2012 “” organized by NCASC, Kathmandu, Nepal.

  • August 10-11, 2011 "" organized by NCASC, Kathmandu, Nepal.

  • April 7-9, 2011 “” organized by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria (GFATM) in Jaipur, India.

  • February 4-5, 2011 “” organized by NCASC, Kathmandu, Nepal.

  • May 26, 2010 “ organized by NCASC, Kathmandu, Nepal

  • April 23, 2010 “ organized by WHO, Nepal.

  • March 16-18, 2010 “” organized by NCASC, Kathmandu, Nepal.

  • January 4-7, 2010 “ organized by Save the Children, Kathmandu, Nepal.

  • March 19-20, 2009 " organized by UNDP, Hotel Himalaya, Kupondole, Nepal.

    • March 9-11, 2007 “” organized by Save the Children USA, Nepalgunj, Nepal. 

    • February 27, 28 & March 1, 2007 “” organized by Save the Children USA, Kathmandu, Nepal.

    • May 16-18, 2005 “” in Nepal Workshop, Organized by Ministry of Health & Population (MoHP) - Nepal, NCASC, Asia Pacific Council of AIDS Service Organization (APCASO)- Malaysia, Kathmandu, Nepal.

 

 

TRAINING PROVIDED

 

  • June 10-12, 2015 “M&E and OPMIS Training to SRs” under the Global Fund – HIV & AIDS program organized by Save the children Chitwan, Nepal.

  • April 30 – May 2, 2015 “M&E and OPMIS Training to SRs” under the Global Fund – HIV & AIDS program organized by Save the children Pokhara, Nepal.

  • May 3-6, 2015 “M&E and OPMIS Training to SRs” under the Global Fund – HIV & AIDS program organized by Save the children Pokhara, Nepal.

  • December 11-14, 2013 “Monitoring & Evaluation” Training to Sub-Recipients (SRs) under the Global Fund – SSF R10 organized by Save the children in Hotel Everest INN, Biratnagar

  • November 7-9, 2013 “Monitoring & Evaluation” Training to Sub-Recipients (SRs) under the Global Fund – SSF R10 organized by Save the children in Dhulikhel Lodge Resort

  • June 24-28, 2013 “Monitoring & Evaluation and Online Program Management Information System (OPMIS)” Training to Sub-Recipients (SRs) under the Global Fund – SSF R10 organized by Save the children in Royal Astoria Hotel, Kathmandu

  • February 19-21, 2013, “Monitoring & Evaluation Training on HIV and AIDS Program Management” to Sub-Recipients (SRs) under the Global Fund – SSF R10 organized by Save the children in Hotel Royal Century, Chitwan

  • June 27-29, 2011 “Monitoring & Evaluation Training (Refresher)” to Program Coordinator(s) and Program Supervisor(s) organized by Save the Children in Hotel Royal Century, Chitwan

  • June 22-24, 2011 “HIV/AIDS & Harm Reduction Training” organized by Save the Children in Hotel Space Mountain, Nagarkot

  • March 12-15, 2010 “AIDS Program Monitoring Training” to Program Coordinator(s) & Program Supervisor(s) organized by Save the Children in Hotel Space Mountain, Nagarkot

  • October 5-7, 2009 "Refresher training of Leadership on Monitoring & Evaluation" organized by Save the Children for Global Fund Round 7 Sub-Recipients at New Era Hotel, Butwal, Nepal.

  • September 10-12, 2009 “Refresher Orientation Training on HIV/AIDS Harm Reduction” organized by Save the Children for Global Fund Round 7 Sub-Recipients, Keyman Chautari, Nagarkot, Nepal.

  • August 9-11, 2009 ‘Refresher MTOT” organized by Save the Children for Global Fund Round 7 Sub-Recipients at Hotel Mayur, Nepalgunj, Nepal.

  • June 24-26, 2009 "Leadership Training on Monitoring & Evaluation" organized by Save the Children for Global Fund Round 7 Sub-Recipients, Hotel Lake Palace, Palpa, Nepal.

  • May 26-28, 2009 "Leadership Training on Monitoring & Evaluation" organized by Save the Children for Global Fund Round 7 Sub-Recipients, Punna, Doti, Nepal.

 

 PUBLICATION/ CREATIVITY / REPORTS:

Research:

  1. A Study of Socio-economic status of Out-of-School Youth and Adolescents of Kailali district, Nepal (Joshipur, Thapapur, Kotatulsipur, Geta VDCs & Dhangadhi Municipality),

  • A Project Report Submitted to Central Department of Rural Development, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal on April 2008 for Master’s Degree.

 

  1. 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 for Master’s Degree.

 

  • 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/Skills

 

  • Familiar/trained on statistical data analysis software – SPSS and STATA. Extensive working experience of using business applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and the use of the Internet for communication, research and reference.

  • Lead the development of Online Program Management Information System (OPMIS) for the Global Fund  - HIV & AIDS program

  • Developed Microsoft Access Database for Social Volunteer Against HIV/AIDS (SOVAA)

  • 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/Experiance

  • Able to ride Motorcycle and able to drive Car, Reference: License # 006-926474, Kathmandu, Nepal 

  • Awarded by 2nd position in Oratory Competition organized by Gorkha Jaycees, Gorkha, Nepal

 

 

I hereby confirmed that the aforementioned information are true to the best of my knowledge.

 

 

 

 

Bishnu Prasad Shrestha

 

 

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