Field Process Expert Sahakarmi Samaj

Field Process Expert

Meet the visionary professionals driving community empowerment across Nepal. With decades of collective field experinece, our team specialize in bridging traditional grassroots values with modern institutional excellence

Education

B. Ed.

Experience

25+ Years Experience

Ghanshyam Acharya

Senior OD & Capacity Building Professional

Ghanshyam Acharya- is a senior organizational development and community capacity-building professional with more than 25 years of experience in community mobilization, institutional strengthening, and participatory development. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed.), Associated with Sahakarmi Samaj since 1998, he currently serves as an Organizational Development Officer and has played a key role in strengthening community-based organizations, networks, cooperatives, and local institutions across Banke, Bardiya, and other districts of Nepal. He began his development career as a Community Educator under the UMN Surkhet Project and has since gained extensive expertise in organizational assessment, capacity development, programme planning, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, partnership development, and community-led governance. Mr. Acharya has designed and facilitated numerous trainings and consultations on organizational development, GESI, community scorecards, cooperative strengthening, conflict resolution, local advocacy, team building, resource mobilization, and public school quality improvement. He has also contributed to village profiling, organizational development publications, and community development articles. Beyond his professional responsibilities, he has served as Chairperson of the Right to Food District Network, Banke, Chairperson of the Human Rights Alliance Banke District Network, Board Member of Sansthagat Bikas Sanjal, and Member of FIAN Nepal. He is fluent in Nepali, Hindi, Awadhi, English.

Core Expertise

OD Facilitation

Capacity Building

Education

B. Ed.

Experience

30+ Years Experience

Puna Ram Panthi

Program Coordinator (PAHUNCH)

Puna Ram Panthi is a senior development professional and Program Coordinator at Sahakarmi Samaj under the PAHUNCH Program, with more than 30 years of experience in community development, organizational strengthening, and capacity building. Associated with Sahakarmi Samaj since 1998, he has worked in various roles including Community Motivator, Community Educator, Organizational Development Officer, and Program Coordinator. Mr. Panthi has extensive field experience across both remote hill districts and the Terai region of Nepal, including Dolpa, Kalikot, Jajarkot, Surkhet, Dailekh, Banke, Bardiya, Dang, Rupandehi, and Kapilvastu. His expertise includes community mobilization, organizational capacity development of CSOs, CBNOs, NGOs, and local governments, participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation, GESI, CAV and DRR facilitation, policy development, advocacy, networking, project management, and institutional strengthening. He has designed and facilitated numerous trainings and consultations on organizational assessment, governance, social audit, GESI policy development, communication and facilitation skills, local government capacity building, report writing, coaching, and participatory development approaches. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, he has also contributed to the development of training manuals, strategic plans, village profiles, and various development publications, and is a founding member of Janamaitri Cooperative, Kapilvastu.

Core Expertise

Social Audit

GESI Policy

Program Coordinator

Strategic Planning

Education

B. Ed.

Experience

31+ Years Experience

Netra Narayan Regmi

OD & Community Capacity-Building Specialist

Netra Narayan Regmi is a highly experienced organizational development and community capacity-building specialist with more than 31 years of professional experience in community mobilization, institutional strengthening, and participatory development. Associated with Sahakarmi Samaj since 1997 A.D., he currently serves as an Organizational Development Officer and has played a pivotal role in strengthening community-based organizations, civil society institutions, and local governance systems across Nepal. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively in remote and diverse districts including Gorkha, Dhading, Jajarkot, Dailekh, Banke, and Bardiya, gaining practical expertise in grassroots development and organizational transformation. His core areas of expertise include community mobilization, organizational capacity development, programme planning, monitoring and evaluation, policy development, advocacy, project management, institutional strengthening, and staff development. Mr. Regmi has facilitated more than 150 trainings, workshops, and consultations on community development, GESI, social audit, organizational assessment, local governance, disaster risk reduction, people-centered development, resource management, and leadership development for community groups, CBNOs, NGOs, and government agencies. He holds Bachelor’s Degree in Education and also served in various positions ranging from teacher to district-level programme leadership.

Core Expertise

Community Empowerment

OD Strategy

Local Structuring

Education

Intermediate in Education

Experience

25+ Years Experience

Navraj Jaisi

Program Officer & Local Governance Expert

Navraj Jaisi is an experienced community development practitioner, trainer, and local governance expert with more than 25 years of experience in community mobilization, institutional development, local governance, social transformation, and capacity building. He has been associated with Interdependent Sociaty Surkhet (ISS) and Sahakarmi Samaj since 2056 B.S. (1999/2000 A.D.).
Currently, serving as a Program Officer at Sahakarmi Samaj, he has extensive experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and community empowerment. He has facilitated training programs for community groups, Tole Lane Organizations (TLOs) and civil society organizations on topics including leadership development, organizational strengthening, community governance, climate adaptation, local-level planning, and Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI). Mr. Jaisi served as the elected Ward Chairperson of Ward No. 9, Chaukune Rural Municipality, Surkhet from 2074 B.S. to 2079 B.S. (2017–2022 A.D.), where he played a significant role in participatory planning, public service delivery, local infrastructure development, and community engagement.
Holding an Intermediate Degree in Education, Mr. Jaisi has also contributed articles and community success stories to Paurakhi magazine and continues to support community-led development through training, mentoring, and capacity-building initiatives. He is fluent in Nepali and has working knowledge of Hindi and English.

Core Expertise

Local Governance

Advocacy

Political Engagement

Education

M.A Political Science

Experience

13+ Years Experience

Ram Bahadur Air

Capacity-Building Professional

Ram Bahadur Air is an experienced capacity-building and community development professional associated with Sahakarmi Samaj for more than 13 years. Holding a Master’s Degree in Humanities (Political Science), he has extensive experience in community engagement, organizational strengthening, climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, local governance, and leadership development. His expertise includes community and Community Based Network Organization (CBNO) capacity building, local-level planning processes, public policy and advocacy, CODE facilitation, and institutional development. Mr. Air has designed and facilitated numerous trainings, workshops, and consultations on climate adaptation and disaster management, organizational capacity development, advocacy, problem identification and analysis, local planning processes, team building, and leadership development. Prior to joining Sahakarmi Samaj, he worked with ENRUDEC, Nari Bikas Sangh, and Manakamana Training and Research Center. He has also written and published case stories in local newspapers and development publications such as Paurakhi and Dehat Ki Chirag. Fluent in Nepali, Tharu, Rana Tharu, and English, Mr. Air is a skilled trainer and facilitator in community development, local governance, and institutional capacity strengthening.

Core Expertise

Climate Change Adaptation

Disaster Risk Management

Social Policy

Education

M.A Health & Political Science

Devi Acharya

Field Program Officer

Expert Practitioner

Devi Acharya is an experienced community development professional and Field Program Officer at Sahakarmi Samaj, where she has been actively engaged since 2064 B.S. With over a decade of experience in community mobilization, local governance, institutional strengthening, and development program implementation, she has played a significant role in empowering community-based organizations, strengthening local leadership, and promoting inclusive and accountable governance systems. Her expertise includes community mobilization, organizational capacity development, participatory planning and monitoring, GEDSI mainstreaming, child safeguarding, anti-corruption and procurement compliance, and institutional development. Ms. Acharya has extensive experience facilitating community orientations, governance and leadership workshops, and capacity-building programs for local organizations and stakeholders. She is also skilled in process monitoring, documentation, reporting, case study preparation, success story development, and ensuring quality implementation of donor-funded projects. She holds Master’s Degree in Health and Political Science and a Bachelor’s Degree in Health.

Core Expertise

Child Safeguarding

Anti-Corruption

Health Promotion

Education

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

Aakash Tiwar

Program Coordinator & Agro-ecology Professional

Technical Expert

Aakash Tiwari is a Program Coordinator at Sahakarmi Samaj and an emerging professional in agro-ecology, sustainable agriculture, and community development. Associated with the organization since 2022, he has been actively involved in designing, coordinating, and implementing community-based agriculture and livelihood programs. Holding a B.Sc. in Agriculture and an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, Mr. Tiwari has expertise in agro-ecological practices, farmer capacity building, community mobilization, ecosystem restoration, community forest revival, project management, and agricultural research. He has facilitated numerous trainings on mushroom production, nursery management, participatory varietal selection (PVS), sustainable agriculture, and community-based natural resource management. He is also skilled in report writing, documentation, case study development, and data analysis using SPSS and Stata.

Core Expertise

Agro-ecology

Sustainable Agricultural

SPSS/Stata Analysis

Education

B.Sc Nursing

Bianaca Shahi

Public Health Officer

Nursing Background

Bianca Shahi is a public health professional with experience in healthcare management, community health promotion, project coordination, and capacity building. Associated with Sahakarmi Samaj since 2023, she has been actively involved in strengthening community-based health programs and improving health awareness. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Ms. Shahi combines technical health knowledge with practical experience in program implementation, stakeholder coordination, training facilitation, monitoring, reporting, and community engagement. Her expertise includes public health program management, health education, leadership development, documentation, and community engagament. She has facilitated numerous health awareness sessions, hygiene promotion campaigns, health planning meetings, and capacity-building activities for health workers and community groups. Prior to her current role as Public Health Officer, she served as Project Coordinator at Sahakarmi Samaj and also gained additional professional experience as Hospital In-charge at Jagannath Hospital and Nurse at Vayodha Hospital. Fluent in Nepali, English, and Hindi, Ms. Shahi is committed to promoting healthier communities through evidence-based public health interventions and participatory development approaches.

Core Expertise

Community Health Promotion

Maternal Care

Sanitation Program

Education

Master's Degree

Parbati Pandey

Assistant Field Officer

GEDSI Specialist

Parbati Pandey is a committed community development practitioner and trainer currently serving as an Assistant Field Officer at Sahakarmi Samaj, where she has been contributing since 2079 B.S. With a Master’s Degree and extensive field experience, she has worked closely with communities, local institutions, and government stakeholders to promote inclusive development, women’s empowerment, and community participation. Her expertise lies in community mobilization, leadership development, gender equality and social inclusion (GEDSI), mediation, organizational strengthening, and capacity building of community-based organizations. Ms. Pandey has successfully completed a 12-day residential Facilitation for Social Transformation and Empowerment, mediation training, and several specialized courses related to community development and facilitation. She has facilitated trainings and workshops for Tole Lane Organizations, CBNOs, CSOs, and local government representatives, particularly in Kalikot, Jumla, and Mugu districts under WAM initiatives. Through her strong facilitation, communication, and coordination skills, she supports community engagement, social accountability, and local governance processes, helping communities strengthen their institutions and leadership capacities for sustainable development.

Core Expertise

GEDSI Implementation

Mediation

Conflict Resolution

Education

MA Sociology

Krishna Gaha Magar

Community Engagement Specialist

Documentation Expert

Krishna Gaha Magar is a community engagement and documentation professional with an academic background in sociology and a growing track record in community development and local governance. Since joining Sahakarmi Samaj in 2023, she has contributed to strengthening community participation, promoting social accountability, and enhancing the effectiveness of local governance systems through evidence-based documentation and field facilitation. With a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Mid-Western University, she brings expertise in social inclusion, monitoring and evaluation, and participatory development approaches. Her work focuses on mobilizing and strengthening Tole Lane Organizations (TLOs), facilitating civic engagement processes, supporting community-based research, and fostering collaboration between communities and local governments. Ms. Magar has played an active role in delivering community facilitation trainings, local governance orientations, listening survey processes, stakeholder engagement workshops, and monitoring and evaluation activities. She is also skilled in preparing reports, case studies, learning documents, and success stories that capture development outcomes and institutional learning.

Core Expertise

Sociological Research

TLO Mobilization

Impact Documentation

Education

B.A. Social Work

Albrina Singh

GESI Officer

Youth Empowerment

Ms. Albrina Singh is a dedicated social work professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and a strong commitment to promoting social justice, gender equality, and community empowerment. Originally from Nepalgunj, she has developed valuable experience in community development, youth empowerment, training facilitation, and stakeholder engagement. Since May 2025, she has been working with Sahakarmi Samaj as a GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) Officer under the Pahunch Project. In this role, she provides technical and coordination support to field staff in integrating gender equality and social inclusion principles across project activities. She collaborates with local stakeholders, supports community engagement processes, contributes to capacity-building efforts, and assists in promoting inclusive and equitable development outcomes for marginalized communities. Before joining Sahakarmi Samaj, Ms. Singh served as a Program Manager Coach at Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y) Training & Development Center, Kathmandu, from January 2022 to August 2024. During her tenure, she mentored and coached excluded and vulnerable youth, helping them develop life skills, employability competencies, and pathways toward social and professional integration. She also played an active role in partnership development, program coordination, budget management, reporting, and capacity-building initiatives. Throughout her professional journey, Ms. Singh has demonstrated strong skills in training facilitation, community mobilization, stakeholder coordination, and youth development. She is passionate about fostering positive social change and is recognized for her empathy, dedication, and ability to work effectively with diverse communities. Her commitment to inclusive development continues to drive her efforts toward building more equitable and resilient communities.

Core Expertise

Youth Advocacy

Social Work

Leadership Coaching

Education

Agriculture Graduate

Lata Bharati

Agreecology Officer

Climate-Smart Expert

Lata Bharati is an agriculture graduate from the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), Tribhuvan University, currently serving as an Agroecology Officer at Sahakarmi Samaj, with practical experience in farmer training, community mobilization, and field level project support in agriculture and rural development programs. She is skilled in data collection and analysis using SPSS and mWater software, Microsoft Office tools, Canva designing, research, content writing, and facilitation, with a strong focus on climate-smart agriculture, food security, and sustainable livelihoods. She has delivered a range of training and consultation including commercial off seasonal vegetable farming, climate change, financial literacy, market linkage and forage crop site assessment across different communities of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim province. A self-driven, curious, and adaptable professional who is always eager to learn and thrive in dynamic work environments and has actively engaged in workshops and conferences on climate change, entrepreneurship, IPM, negotiation, and policy formation. With her involvement on diverse organization, she has sharpened her communication and networking skill along with her creativity.

Core Expertise

Climate Adaptation

mWater Monitoring

Agronomy

Education

B.Sc Agriculture

Sujata Gharti Magar

Project Coordinator (WJF Project)

Development Practitioner

Ms. Sujata Gharti is a development practitioner with expertise in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), climate resilience, agroecology, community development, and participatory facilitation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Community Science. She currently serves as Project Coordinator of the Water Justice Fund (WJF) Project at Sahakarmi Samaj Nepal, where she leads the implementation of community-based climate resilience and WASH initiatives in collaboration with local governments, community organizations, and development partners. Her work focuses on strengthening climate adaptation, promoting equitable access to water and sanitation services, enhancing community participation, and supporting locally led development processes. Prior to her current role, Ms. Gharti worked as an Agroecology Officer, supporting sustainable agriculture, climate-smart farming practices, livelihood enhancement, and community empowerment initiatives. She also gained research experience through her engagement with the Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC), contributing to agricultural research and field-based studies. Ms. Gharti has completed professional training in Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate-Resilient Agriculture, and Facilitation for Empowerment and Social Transformation. She has facilitated trainings, workshops, and community learning processes for farmers, community groups, local institutions, and development stakeholders. Her professional interests include climate justice, community resilience, sustainable resource management, inclusive development, and capacity strengthening.

Core Expertise

Water Justice

WASH

Climate Resilience

Community Development

Education

Civil Sub-Engineer (CTEVT)

Experience

14+ Years Experience

Tara Bahadur Khatri

Technical cum Program Officer

Tara Bahadur Khatri is a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) professional serving as Technical cum Programme Officer at Sahakarmi Samaj, where he has been associated since 2012. With more than 14 years of experience in WASH and community infrastructure development, he has contributed to improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services through community-based and government-supported initiatives. Holding an IED and Civil Sub-Engineer qualification from CTEVT, Dang, he has expertise in WASH programme planning and implementation, technical supervision of water supply and sanitation infrastructure, community mobilization, hygiene promotion, and capacity building of local institutions. Mr. Khatri has supported the design and delivery of technical trainings, field monitoring, and coordination with local governments and development partners to promote sustainable WASH services and resilient community infrastructure.

Core Expertise

Technical Supervision

WASH Infrastructure

Civil Engineering