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 (Masters in Business Administration) / D.G. (Diploma in Defense & Strategic Studies)
Mr. Jaya Mukunda Khanal is a devoted leader with more than 30 years of outstanding career with the Government of Nepal. Until recently, he served as the Secretary of Ministry of Defense - the last position he occupied before retiring from Government service. Other important positions he held in the past include the Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture Development and Secretary of Ministry of Industry. Receiving widespread recognition and respect for his work in all of the above capacities; he has been a solid example of an excellent leader from the way he led all the development projects and networking, monitoring and coordination that came along with it.
Senior 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.
Program Director
M.Sc. Agriculture in Agricultural Economics
Mr. Pandey is an agriculture economist with extensive work experience in areas of planning, monitoring & evaluation, food & nutrition security, climate change adaptation etc., His professional association has been with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for almost three decades where he served as a Joint Secretary and was also a Planning Chief, Deputy Director General (Planning and Management), and Acting Director General. He also has experience working with UN WFP Nepal and has worked as Chief of Export Promotion of Agriculture Commodities, Project Director of GAFSC funded and World Bank supervised Agriculture and Food Security Project, and Chief of Central Agriculture Laboratory.Mr. Pandey has also served in INGOs and worked as a freelance consultant.
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.
Senior HR & Admin Manager(USAID Agricultural Inputs)
MBA in Human Resource Management
Ms. Kharel has over 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 since 2017 for its various projects. Her expertise lies mainly in HR planning, recruitment and trainings.
Admin & Finance Manager (USAID Integrated Nutrition)
M.B.S. ,Account
Ms. Singh has more than 20 years of professional experience in development sectors. Her area of expertise includes financial management, procurement, budgeting, accounting, administration and auditing. Currently, Ms. Singh is working as Administration & Finance Manager, USAID IN.
Finance Manager
Bachelor in Commerce, TU
Associated with 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.
Senior M&E Officer
M.A Rural Development
Mr. Acharya has been overseeing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) initiatives at CEAPRED since 2008. His expertise encompasses various aspects of M&E, including the development and execution of M&E plans, building effective coordination and linkages with line agencies and stakeholders, and robust database management. His role is pivotal in ensuring that CEAPRED's programs are effectively monitored, evaluated, and adapted to achieve optimal outcomes. By leveraging his skills in M&E, Mr. Acharya plays a crucial role in enhancing program effectiveness, and transparency within the organization.
Finance Manager (USAID Agricultural Inputs )
ASA, Master’s Degree in Business Studies
krishtina.adhikari@ceapred.org.np
Ms. Adhikari is an Associate member of CPA Australia. She has almost 12 years of diverse experience in various organizations in Development, Banking and Auditing Sector. Her area of expertise includes Auditing, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Payroll Management, Grants Management and Capacity Building of Partners
Senior Programme Officer
Master's in Natural Resources Management , AIT, Thailand
Ms. Neha Thapa has over 8 years of professional experience, having worked in development projects and the private sector. Since 2018, she has been affiliated with CEAPRED, focusing on private sector partnerships, market system development, integrating gender into agriculture, collaborating closely with government and other partners and resource mobilization.
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.
Assistant Logistic Officer
Intermediate Level
dibyeswor.shrestha@ceapred.org.np
Having worked for CEAPRED for 24 years now, he maintains Logistics and is responsible for official correspondence.
Senior Admin Assistant
PCL in Management
shanta.khakurel@ceapred.org.np
Ms. Khakurel has been associated with CEAPRED since 2006. She is responsible for assisting Human Resource and Administration department
Seed Lab Technician
Intermediate in Education
Mr. Rauniyar has been associated with CEAPRED since 2006 and working as a Seed Lab Technician. He is responsible for performing the seed germination and purity tests of obtained seed samples of cereal and vegetable crops and report preparation and dispatch activities.
Director of Food and Agriculture (USAID Integrated Nutrition)
MSc. in Seed Technology,University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Mr. Devkota is a Masters degree holder in 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. 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
Regional Agribusiness Director (USAID Agricultural Inputs)
Masters’ degree in Agriculture (Horticulture)
Mr. Dawadi has almost 25 years’ experience in the development sector. He is a person having hands-on expertise in planning and implementation of projects. He is well experienced in the area of food security and livelihoods, micro enterprise development, private sector development, market systems development, women economic empowerment, gender and social inclusion, results based monitoring, stakeholders coordination, policy studies and advocacy. He has managed the projects funded by the European Union, Australian Aid/DFAT, UNDP, UKAid and Heifer International
Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture Capacity Building Manager (USAID Integrated Nutrition)
M.S.C in Trophical Agriculture Development
Mr. Neupane is an agriculturist with 36 years of experience in Research and Development across Nepal. He has worked with the Overseas Development Administration (1986-1997), Helvetas Nepal (1997-2008), and Helen Keller International (2009-2023). His expertise includes research and development, planning, monitoring and evaluation, food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation, and sustainable non-timber forest products management. He has also conducted capacity building for government staff, LNGOs, CBOs, and networks on Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture, and has experience working in conflict areas.
Senior Cluster Agribusiness Manager(USAID Agricultural Inputs)
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 Agricultural Inputs project as a ‘Senior Cluster Agribusiness 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.
Inclusive Value Chain Development Manager(USAID Integrated Nutrition)
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.
Seed Specialist(USAID Agricultural Inputs)
Master’s (Agriculture Extension), The Netherlands 2008
ramesh.humagain@ceapred.org.np
Mr Humagain had Worked in Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for 25 year.He had also worked as a Senior Agronomist for 13 years in Seed Quality Control Center, as a Crop Development Directorate in Sindhuli and Rasuwa Districts and Agriculture Extension Officer for 12 Years (Parsa, Sindhupalchowk, Kavre Districts)
Irrigation Specialist(USAID Agricultural Inputs)
M.Sc. in Construction Management
mahesh.dhungana@ceapred.org.np
Mr. Dhungana has almost 12 years of professional experience in the area of irrigation System.. He has served as a Technical Expert, Sub-Consultant, and District Coordinator/District Irrigation Engineer for the Small Irrigation Programme-I,funded by SDC in Karnali and similar other projects Mottmac Donald, RAP, RTI SWAp, PAF, DoLIDAR, and the Pre-Urban Water Security Project in South Asia.
Cluster Agribusiness Manager(USAID Agricultural Inputs )
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.
Cluster Agribusiness Manager(USAID Agricultural Inputs)
Masters’ degree from University of Hohenheim, Germany.
Ms. Suchita Upreti is working as an Cluster Agribusiness Manager under USAID Agricultural Inputs project. 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 Agribusiness Area Coordinator(USAID Agricultural Inputs )
BSc. Agriculture
Mr. Pokhrel has 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 Agribusiness Area Coordinator( USAID Agricultural Inputs )
Master degree in Animal Science, Wageningen University
Ms. Shanti has more than 12 years of working experience in crop and livestock components. Currently, she is working as an Area Coordinator under USAID Agricultural Inputs project
Senior Agribusiness Area Coordinator(USAID Agricultural Inputs )
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 Agribusiness Area Coordinator(USAID Agricultural Inputs )
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 Agribusiness Area Coordinator(USAID Agricultural Inputs)
M.S.C in Agriculture
rajendrak.chaudhary@ceapred.org.np
Mr. Chaudhary has been involved in different organizations in the field of Agriculture since 1998 and has been associated with CEAPRED for more than a decade giving his expertise in projects like NEAT, KISAN, KISAN II . During his professional career he has gained experience with small farmers, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs to enhance production and marketing
Agribusiness Area Coordinator(USAID Agricultural Inputs )
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Ms. Paudel 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.
Agribusiness Area Coordinator(USAID Agricultural Inputs )
M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy)
Ms. Rangita has over 3 years of experience focusing on climate smart agriculture, value chain, bio-diversity, rural livelihood, organic farming system and GESI in close coordination with government and related stakeholders.
Agribusiness Area Coordinator(USAID Agricultural Inputs )
M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy)
Mr. Yadav has more than 5 years of experience in the field of Agriculture under different projects. Currently, he is working as Agribusiness Area Coordinator in CEAPRED under USAID Agricultural Inputs project.
Agribusiness Area Coordinator(USAID Agricultural Inputs )
M.Sc. in Agribusiness Management
Ms. Shah has worked in the field of agriculture under different projects focussing on Planning, Coordination, Staff mobilization, Monitoring. Currently, she is working as Agribusiness Area Coordinator in CEAPRED under USAID Agricultural Inputs Project since Jan 2024.
Agribusiness Area Coordinator(USAID Agricultural Inputs )
Msc Agriculture
Ms. Pratima Poudel has served for various Government/non-Government organization implemented projects in the fields of agribusiness development, value chain financing, climate smart agriculture and agriculture digitalization for more than 6 years.
Agribusiness Area Coordinator (USAID Agricultural Inputs)
M.Sc. Agriculture
Mr. Hari has more than 8 years of experience in development sectors. He has experience in agribusiness development & value chain, Agri financing, Climate smart agriculture, Nutrition sensitive agriculture, PPP models, Resilience, GESI, food security & livelihood developments.
Regional Admin, Logistics and Finance Officer (USAID Agricultural Inputs)
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.
Grants, Accounts & MEL Associate(USAID Agricultural Inputs)
Bachelor in Business Studies
pratikshya.singh@ceapred.org.np
Ms. SIngh has over 10 years of experience in the development sector, having worked with multiple NGOs and INGOs in Administration and Finance. Her area of expertise includes managing financial operations, handling administrative tasks, and improving organizational efficiency.
Project Coordinator (HIREAP)
Masters of Science in Agriculture
shankar.neupane@ceapred.org.np
Mr. Neupane is working as a Project Coordinator at CEAPRED under HIREAP 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 (HIREAP)
Master’s in Business Studies
Mr. Mahato has been working as a Finance Officer at CEAPRED for HIREAP 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.
Database and Monitoring Officer (USAID Agricultural Inputs)
MSc. (Physics)
Khagin Dahal is an experienced MEAL professional with over eight years of experience in the non-profit sector. He holds a Master's degree in Science (Physics) and has developed expertise in sustainable development, monitoring and evaluation, database and knowledge management, and human rights advocacy. Khagin is skilled in report writing, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination, consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering impactful outcomes through innovative approaches. His expertise and dedication are contributing sustainable development and driving social change initiatives
Manager Agricultural Services (Sahaj/NAMDP II)
MBA
Mr. Bhaskar has around six years of working experience in and studying market from a policy, regulatory and business perspective. He specializes in developing innovative business models and win-win partnerships with multiple stakeholders that promote economic growth in challenging markets, with specific focus on systematic approaches including Market System and Value chain development of Agri-commodities.With NAMDP II (Sahaj), Bhaskar is leading Agricultural Services pillar comprising sector leads from Dairy, Large Cardamom, Maize and Vegetables.
Field Project Coordinator (FSNH)
MSc. IAAS, T.U, Kirtipur
Mr. Sushil Basnet has experience with over 4 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.
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