At present, nearly 200 full-time staff, excluding local-level support personnel, are engaged in various developmental activities of CEAPRED. Large majority (over 90%) of these staff are serving in the field. About 28 percent of the staff are female and 35 percent are from minority groups. Additionally, the Center maintains a roster of various professionals and experts in multiple areas and their services are utilized as and when necessary.
Executive Director
MBA, LLB (TU)
Mr. Bed Bhattarai has been providing his service at CEAPRED since Sept 2022 as a member & Advisor, and from Jan 2023 as Executive Director. He is former secretary (2013-2021) of the National Human Rights Commission, a constitutional body of Nepal, where he served 16 years for the promotion and protection of human rights as regional director, director, spokesperson; NPD of UNDP and EC-NHRC Projects. Besides, he led the commission for one and half year. He served as a lecturer in TU-colleges for 7 years, as a manager in public corporations for 10 years. He is an advocate and member of NBA. In 2014, he was acknowledged for his strong leadership by UN-OHCHR ICC SCA, Geneva and by Finnish High Level Decision Makers’ Mission; in 2021 by Resident Representative of UNDP for his strong and able leadership. He won a cash prize in 2014 from GoN, received appreciation letters for excellent financial regularities among all ministries, government entities and constitutional bodies in the year 2014, 2018 and 2019.
Sr. Program Advisor
MSc. (Agriculture Systems)
Mr. Keshab Datta Joshi is a farming systems specialist with demonstrated expertise in program development and management of operations. With more than 35 years of experience including 15 years with Nepal government, 3 years with Save the Children US, 7 years with GTZ, 10 years with SNV, Mr. Joshi has been providing his service at CEAPRED since 2013. His career includes work in the areas of project designing & management, farming systems research and development, networking and coordination, participatory PME, capacity development for improving service delivery, value chain development, mainstreaming GESI, and training and facilitation.
Senior Manager (Admin/Finance)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
One of the pioneer staffs of CEAPRED, Mr. Upadhyaya has been providing his continuous service since 1996. His area of expertise includes overseeing the administration and financial management, human resource management, procurement, internal control system, budgetary planning and implementation.
Program Manager
MSc. Agriculture,University of Hohenheim, Germany,MA- Sociology, TU, Nepal
Program Manager at CEAPRED with more than 10 years of professional experience to oversee and undertake project development, implementation, management and evaluation including coordination and partnership, Mr. Dhungel has been providing his service at CEAPRED since 2015. His career includes work in the area of sustainable agriculture, capacity building, rural livelihood, value chain development, enterprise development, climate change adaptation, food security, research and evaluation.
Finance Manager
Bachelor in Commerce, TU
Looking after the Finance department since 2002, Mr. Joshi has experience and expertise in maintaining account keeping, financial reporting, internal control system and other financial management tasks. He is also responsible for preparing the cash forecast plan, monitors the project accounts and inventory management.
Admin/Finance Manager(KISAN II)
MBS in Profit Planning and Taxation in Nepal
rajeshk.chaudhary@ceapred.org.np
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary holds a Master's Degree in Business Studies (Profit Planning and Taxation) from NCC, TU, Nepal. He has almost 20 years of experience in managing administration, account/finance, Tax & VAT, fund liquidity, internal control & audit. He has been working as a Admin/Finance Manager in Ceapred since Feb 2015 under KISAN Project.
HR Manager(KISAN II)
MBA in Human Resource Management
Ms. Kharel has more than 18 years of experience in the field of Human Resources and carries hand on experience in working in diverse industries in India and Nepal viz. in private firms, multinational companies, telecom & banking. She is associated with CEAPRED in KISAN II Project from the last 4.5 years. Her expertise lies mainly in HR planning, recruitment and trainings.
Sr. M&E Officer
M.A Rural Development
Mr. Acharya is responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation at CEAPRED since 2007. His area of expertise includes Monitoring and Evaluation, building coordination and linkage with the line agencies and stakeholders, database management, documentation design an execute M&E plans.
System Administrator
BE Electronics and Communication
Ms Sedhai is an Engineer in Electronics and Communication. She has more than 5 years of professional experience in the field of Information and Technology (IT) and has experience and expertise in Windows server administration, MIS development and deployment, analyzing data and presenting the information, Desktop publishing, Online research/marketing and reporting.
Admin Officer
M.A Rural Development
sushma.rajkarnikar@ceapred.org.np
As an Admin. Officer, Ms. Rajkarnikar has been working with CEAPRED since 2000. She has ample experience in human resource management and administration. Her areas of expertise are human resource management, general administration, data management and secretarial services.
Finance Officer(KISAN II)
MBA, Finance & Accounting
Ms. Bhawani Regmi has been working with CEAPRED since 2002 AD. Her area of expertise lies in the field of Accounting & Finance, financial reporting & its management. At present, she is in KISAN II Project responsible for preparing project accounts and inventory management as per the CEAPRED/ Donor’s requirements.
Sr. Agricultural Productivity Director(KISAN II)
MSc. in Seed Technology,University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Mr. Devkota is a Masters degree holder Seed Technology from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK . He has been working on many development projects funded by DFID, DANIDA, GIZ, SNV, FAO, and USAID. Currently, he is working on the Knowledge-Based Integrated Sustainable Agriculture in Nepal (KISAN II) Project as Senior Agriculture Productivity Director. He has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of food security, livelihoods, value chain development, and private sector-led market approach. He has explored, implemented, and coordinated a range of projects that focus on food security, inclusive business and livelihood development of small-holder farmers in partnership with government, non-government organizations, and the private sector
Senior Policy and Program Advisor (KISAN II)
PhD in Agribusiness
mahendra.khanal@ceapred.org.np
Dr. Khanal has professional experience working with the Government and Non-Government Sector in the field of seeds and fertilizer management; value chain analysis; coordination and collaboration between agencies; policy formulation, review, and analysis; and planning, monitoring, and evaluation of agricultural programs/projects. He has been working under KISAN project since 2018.
Planning and Employment Opportunities Director (KISAN II)
Master’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering
Mr. Dhakal has professional experience of working with INGOs; NGO; Private Consulting Firms; Academic and Research Institutes in Nepal and abroad for more than 19 years. He has also done few short-term consultancies independently and in a team. For twelve years, he has been working in various USAID funded projects.
Senoior Cluster Business Manager(KISAN II)
MBA ,TU Nepal
navaraj.acharya@ceapred.org.np
Mr. Acharya has over 25 years of professional work experience with International & National NGOs and development sector of Nepal. At present, he is employed at USAID funded KISAN –II project as a ‘Senior Cluster Business Manager’. His area of expertise includes project management, enterprises development, community based micro-finance, market system development, capacity building of NGO/CBO/private sector organization including planning, monitoring & evaluation and partnership.
Senior Cluster Business Manager(KISAN II)
Master’s degree in Agriculture and Sociology
Mr. Regmi has 20 years of professional experience & direct involvement from planning to implementation in areas of Agriculture, Livelihood, Agriculture Market System Development, Private Sector Engagement, Small & Medium Enterprise development, Disaster Risk Reduction, and climate change. He also carries experience working with larger sized donor funded projects and programs like USAID funded SIMI, Ujyalo & KISAN II project; DFID/UKAID funded Rural Access Program (RAP), IFAD funded ASHA project and GAC funded Punarnirma-Livelihood promotion project.
Sr. Agriculture & Production Manager(KISAN II)
Master's Horticulture.
Mr. Prem Lal Chaudhary has been contributing in development sector for more than 17 years especially in livelihood, marketing and income generation including climate smart agriculture. He has received several training on Project management and proposal writing, Inclusive Business Development and value chain Analysis.
Sr. Business Opportunities Manager (KISAN II)
Masters in Agribusiness Management
Mr. Pant carries 7 years of extensive experience across Nepal in agri-business management and private sector development. He is working as a Sr. Business Opportunities Manager under KISAN II Project since August 2022.
Communications and Outreach Manager (KISAN II)
Master’s in Environmental Science
babina.bajracharya@ceapred.org.np
Ms. Babina has professional experience in communications and outreach sector for over 8 years. Her expertise is in the areas of communications and outreach, program development, research, data analysis and international volunteer management. She has experience in agriculture, dairy, forestry, private sector development and environment sectors for more than 12 years.
Business & Partnership Manager (KISAN II)
MBA in agribusiness
Mr. Deepak has a strong background in business and agribusiness management. He has over 14 years of professional experience, including teaching and designing agri-business courses, working as a project specialist in a leading agri-tech company in Nepal, as well as working as a food business expert and consulting for agribusinesses in Nepal. He is passionate about Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) and believes it to be the key to strengthening agribusinesses in Nepal through collaboration and partnerships
Senior Area Coordinator(KISAN II)
BSc. Agriculture
Mr. Pokhrel is an ‘Area coordinator’ at KISAN II project with more than 10 years of professional experience. He has been handling responsibilities which includes to oversee and undertake project implementation, management and evaluation including coordination and partnership. He has been working at CEAPRED since 2012 (ANEP, KISAN and KISAN II). His career includes work in the area of, sustainable agriculture, Aquaculture, food security, rural livelihood, GESI, value chain and market system development, training and facilitation.
Senior Area Coordinator (KISAN II)
Master Degree in Agriculture, Hebrew University, Israel
Mr. Tuk Narayan Aryal is an "Animal Nutrition " Specialist completing Master Degree in Agriculture from Hebrew University, Israel. He is a perseverant development worker with more than eight years of progressive experience in the field of agriculture development, climate smart agriculture, food security, value chain, Market System Development where he led projects at district level in coordination with government bodies and other stakeholders.
Senior Area Coordinator(KISAN II)
Master Degree in Agriculture , TU Nepal
Mr. Anil Khadka has more than ten years of experience in agriculture research and development focusing on CSA, cropping-system intensification, and scale-appropriate agricultural mechanization, including food security, livelihood enhancement, GESI, agriculture value chain, and market system development leading the project in close coordination with government and related stakeholders.
Senior Area Coordinator(KISAN II)
Bachelor in Agriculture Science (Hons)
Ms. Sudha Mishra is associated with CEAPRED in different projects for more than 10 years. She has expertise on food security, Climate resilience, Business incubation, Market system development, Private sector engagement, Technology adoption & scaling, Business enabling environment and rural development.
Senior Area Coordinator(KISAN II)
Masters’ degree from University of Hohenheim, Germany.
Ms. Suchita Upreti is working as an ‘Area Coordinator’ under USAID KISAN II project in Kailali. She has 7 years of work experience in development sector; food security, rural development, agriculture, market system development, GESI, SBCC, qualitative research and public speaking are her area of interests.
Senior Area Coordinator(KISAN II)
MSc. in Horticulture
Mr. Shashi Shekhar Bist has been working with CEAPRED as ‘Area Coordinator’ for 3 years and he oversees & coordinates all the project implementation, coordination, monitoring, mentoring and reporting at Far western Province of Nepal. His involvement includes work in the area of private sector encouragement in agriculture development, increase resilience, inclusiveness, and sustainability of income growth, catalyze agricultural productivity and access competitive market systems.
Senior Regional Office Manager (KISAN II)
MBS
Mr. Upadhyay has more than 15 years of experience in various areas of the international non-governmental organization, including Administration, Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Fleet Management, Asset Management, Network Management/IT, and Security. Mr. Upadhyay is associated with KISAN II as of December 2019.
Agriculture Program Officer-Horticulture and Alternative Fertilizer (KISAN II)
MSc Horticulture
Mr. Kamal has been passionately serving various development organizations for over 4 years. With a passion for improving crop production technology and value chain of agricultural commodities, B.K. has worked in over 12 districts of central Nepal during this period. Apart from his technical background, he's interested in capacity building, project management, proposal development, GESI, financial literacy, and livelihood improvement.
Agriculture Program Officer-Horticulture and Alternative Fertilizer (KISAN II)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Ms. Paudel is working as an Agriculture Program Officer at CEAPRED under USAID KISAN II Project. She has more than 7 years of experience in research and development projects funded by USAID focusing on Integrated soil fertility management, alternative fertilizer, food security, community seed banks, Biodiversity, Climate change and GESI in close coordination with government and related stakeholders.
Agriculture Program Officer-Horticulture and Alternative Fertilizer (KISAN II)
BSc. In Agriculture
Ms. Joshi has more than 3 years of experience in the field of Agriculture Development and Livelihood and possesses good coordination and problem solving capacity. She has also been involved in various agriculture volunteer activities.
Admin,Logistic & Finance Officer(KISAN II)
MBS Finance and Account
Mr. Hari Prasad Joshi holds post-graduate degree in Finance and Account. He has over 8 years of experience in different I/NGOs in Finance, Admin and Logistics sector. His area of expertise includes finance, admin, logistics, taxation, budget preparation, event management, partner financial reporting, private sector engagement, partner handling, accounting software and preparation of periodic financial report.
Assistant Account,Grants & M&E Officer(KISAN II)
MBS Finance & Accounts
Mr. Hari Prasad Chaudhari is an experienced, committed and diligent professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in Admin, finance within I/NGO's & private sectors. He has been working in USAID's project since 7 years at various positions.
Assistant Accounts, Grants and M&E Officer (KISAN II)
pravin.upadhyaya@ceapred.org.np
Mr. Upadhyaya carries more than 15 +years of experience in the field of accounts & finance to his credit. He is an experienced accountant with good understanding of accounting life cycle, including regulatory guidelines, financial reporting, grants management, procurement along with good understanding of work related to taxes.
Project Coordinator (BRACE)
Masters of Science in Agriculture
shankar.neupane@ceapred.org.np
Mr. Neupane is working as a Project Coordinator at CEAPRED under BRACE Project. He has more than 5 years of experience in development sectors related to Seed production and Marketing, Climate Smart Agriculture, Permaculture, FFS, sustainable agriculture and value chain.
Finance Officer (BRACE)
Master’s in Business Studies
Mr. Mahato has been working as a Finance Officer at CEAPRED for Building Resilience of Agroecosystems and Community Empowerment (BRACE) project. He obtained his Master’s in Business Studies from Tribhuvan University with good academic excellence. He has good experience of working with a diversified group of people in different projects since last seven years in Nepal.
Monitioring ,Evaluation,Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officer (SKILL UP)
MSc. (Physics)
Mr. Dahal has more than 7 years of experience in development sector complied with project management, execution, monitoring, and critical thinking skills. Prior knowledge on sustainability, networking and coordination skills are major competency in his profession. He is currently working as a MEAL Officer in CEAPRED under SKILL UP Project.
Agriculture Business Manager (NAMDP II)
MSc. (Agricultural Systems) MBS(Marketing)
subhechchha.shrestha@ceapred.org.np
Ms. Subhechchha Shrestha is an agriculture development practitioner with more than 10 years of professional experience. Ms. Shrestha has been associated with CEAPRED since 2011. Her career includes work in the areas on planning, designing, implementing and monitoring of programs, research, market analysis, value chain development, market systems development and private sector development.
Farmers' Field School Officer(SKILL UP)
MSc. IAAS, T.U, Kirtipur
Mr. Sushil Basnet has experience with over 2 years of experience in two different NGOs on program planning, reporting, coordination with local governments, sustainable agriculture, organic farming, conduct Farmers' Field School, Training Of Trainers, roof top farming, plant clinic, health and nutrition workshops. Currently, he is working as a Farmers' Field School Officer at CEAPRED under SKILL Up project since Jan, 2020.
Advocacy Officer (Skill Up)
M.A Sociology
shankar.awasthi@ceapred.org.np
Mr. Awasthi has been working in the development sector for more than a decade. Some of his expertise and work experience include project development, result-based monitoring and evaluation, gender equality and social inclusion analysis, integration of sustainable development goals, program fund management, and program planning at the local level. He started working as an Advocacy Officer at CEAPRED under Skill Up Project in August 2022.
Project/TVET coordinator,(SKILL UP)
MA Sociology, TU, Nepal
Mr. Neupane has 16 years of work experience in Sustainable Livelihood and Food Security related project and has been associated with CEAPRED since 2010. His areas of work includes food security and sustainable agriculture devolvement, planning and implementing the various action plans to organize different capacity building and skill enhancement trainings, monitoring the project activities, technical guidance on quality seed production and commercial vegetable farming on the basis of value chain approach
Finance Officer(SKILL UP)
Bachelor of Business studies
khagendra.tamrakar@ceapred.org.np
Mr. Tamrakar has more than 7 years of experience in Admin & Finance Officer - Account keeping, financial reporting, financial operations of the project, tax and auditing, cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers, procurement documentation, record keeping, financial documentation, budget planning and scheduling, admin and financial management . He has been associated with in CEAPRED since 2 years under SKILL UP Project
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