Pradesh Khaling Rai

Led the development and production of the new Country Strategy for 2026-2031, focusing on four key priorities to guide future organizational direction.

Secured a new three-year bilateral grant from the Government of Japan for 2026-2029, significantly expanding funding streams.

Delivered FY24-25 and FY25-26 annual reports and plans, accurately reflecting ChildFund Japan's growing aspirations and progress in-country.

Produced three exclusive donor-specific videos, enhancing strategic program growth and visibility among key stakeholders.

Enhanced networking and strategic discourses with the wider ChildFund global alliance, expanding the Nepal Office's capacities and future aspirations.

Surpassed the FY24 funding target of Euros 15 million and achieved 30% of the FY25 target of Euros 12 million, demonstrating exceptional fundraising capability.

Acquired multiple small and long-term projects, including a five-year Education project valued at $22 million for 2023-2028, funded by NORAD, KOICA, and the Government of Japan.

Secured over $1.5 million in total funding, including a major CAD 650,000 humanitarian grant from the Government of Canada for earthquake relief and recovery.

Led a five-member Business Development unit to establish a successful fundraising and grants compliance system for over 25 multi-donor projects/grants.

Completed a successful proposal to UNOPS for a multi-year regional project, enabling future investment in Assistive Technology in Nepal.

Developed all proposal requirements, including situational analysis, national commitment, project approach, anticipated results, monitoring plan, and risk analysis.

Ensured the project was designed for regional operation across three South Asian countries, demonstrating broad impact and scalability.

Developed a comprehensive business development and strategic partnerships plan for 2023-2028, enhancing organizational growth strategy.

Produced two organizational capacity statements, strengthening WaterAid Nepal's profile for donor engagement.

Led the development and submission of two multilateral bids, including one multi-country and one with an in-country consortium.

Ensured all internal funding and grants management systems and data were updated, improving operational efficiency and compliance.

Managed and successfully concluded an inter-generational, Older Person-inclusive Community-based Disaster Risk Management project for HelpAge International Asia-Pacific in Nepal.

Completed a successful assessment and strategy-building evaluation for Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) SARO's Nepal member ARDS-Nepal in December 2019.

Completed a Needs Analysis to generate evidence for an anticipated USAID Opportunity for Inclusive Education for children with disabilities.

Conducted detailed analysis of Nepal's primary education sector and identified opportunity areas for sectoral strengthening through a GESI-inclusive education approach.

Contributed to the successful acquisition of the USAID-funded Equity and Inclusion in Education project, valued at $22 million, for PLAN International.

Completed two full proposal submissions for the DRL global call, securing potential funding for human rights initiatives.

Collaborated with the lead organization and three consortium partners to develop comprehensive proposals, budgets, and annex documents.

Contributed to projects focused on human rights, transitional justice, and conflict transformation, aligning with DRL program objectives.

Managed country operations, including 10 national partners across 15 districts, and successfully transitioned the Nepal Country Office to a local partnership model (2017-2019).

Designed and implemented projects totaling $5 million in development and humanitarian work as Fundraising Lead, securing HelpAge's first external ophthalmic grant (2015-17) and first Europe-based donor grant (2015-16).

Contributed to and delivered HelpAge's 2015-2017 Nepal Earthquake Response Project (over GBP 2.5m), guiding 35+ staff and 12 local partners to directly benefit 65,000 people, including 10,000 older persons.

Provided transitional shelter support to 3,000 older persons and other beneficiaries, and inclusive health services to over 30,000 beneficiaries, including ophthalmic and psychosocial counseling.

Successfully managed and completed a MACP-funded age and disability-inclusive CBDRM project in four districts, benefiting over 6,000 community recipients across 14 villages.

Produced six annual business plans, annual reports, and regional newsletters, fostering collaboration with regional colleagues across Asia.

Organized the first-ever South Asia Senior Citizen's Forum in Kathmandu (2016), inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Nepal, and conducted two regional civil society capacity-building workshops in India (2017, 2018).

Successfully completed two major agreements with the Government of Nepal through the Social Welfare Council (General Agreement Oct 2017, Project Agreement Sep 2014).

Evaluated the mid-term performance of CarNet Nepal's three-year project on child sexual abuse and trafficking, assessing adherence to project indicators and donor compliances.

Conducted a literature review and analysis of 'Children at Risk in Butwal District' to inform CarNet Nepal's future funding opportunities with VIVA International.

Contributed to the EU SWITCH-Asia project, enhancing energy efficiency and green economy-based waste management for over 700 SMEs in the Nepalese Lokta handmade paper industry.

Managed communication, public relations, and organizational compliances for GIZ INCLUDE, focusing on local and regional economic development through value chain approaches.

Successfully launched the GIZ INCLUDE Nepal official website in December 2009, in collaboration with the Secretary of Ministry of Industry and the President of FNCCI.

Led and contributed to GIZ Nepal's first 'Meet our Work' event series, showcasing GIZ's work to press and media journalists across Nepal in July-September 2011.

Produced organizational information, marketing, and fundraising products and content, representing UMN as its organizational spokesperson.

Served as focal lead for all organizational information delivery and products, including editorial leadership for strategic external-facing publications like Annual Reports and UMNews.

Advised and supported program/technical advisors on donor reports, presentations, and conducted workshops on information management and report writing for staff and partners.

Led publication committees as Editor for marketing and fundraising, commissioning writers and articles, and overseeing design and layout with multimedia designers.

Produced essential information materials for a community-health based NGO, enhancing public awareness and engagement.

Served as the focal liaison between Shanti Nepal and external parties, fostering key partnerships and collaborations.

Contributed to the development of annual plans and objectives as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).

Provided research and program support to technical departments, including Women and Children, Community Health, Children at Risk, and Peace and Conflict Reconciliation.

Gained practical experience in diverse areas of international development, contributing to project documentation and analysis.

Reported on economic and social affairs, contributing to public discourse and awareness.

Selected as an English News Anchor for Channel Nepal, the first private television network in Nepal, demonstrating strong communication skills.

Supervised medical transcription of inpatient and outpatient cases, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Managed liaison activities between operations in the USA, India, and Nepal, facilitating seamless communication and workflow.