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Leadership Team

Meet the experienced professionals who guide IRDC Nepal's strategy, ensure financial accountability, and champion community-centred development across Nepal.

Senior Management Team

Our management team brings together decades of combined experience in development programming, community mobilisation, financial management, and technical service delivery.

Executive Director

Ram Prasad Adhikari

Executive Director

Over 25 years of experience in integrated rural development across Nepal. MSc Development Studies, Tribhuvan University. Leads strategic direction, donor partnerships, and government relations.

Programme Director

Sunita Sharma Poudel

Programme Director

15+ years leading health, education, and livelihood programmes. MPH from Nepal's Tribhuvan University and certified in MEAL systems. Oversees programme quality and reporting across all service areas.

Finance Director

Binod Kumar Thapa

Finance & Admin Director

Chartered Accountant with 18 years managing NGO and INGO finances in Nepal. Responsible for financial compliance, IRO reporting, audit coordination, and procurement systems.

WASH Programme Manager

Puja Gurung

WASH & DRR Manager

Civil engineer with 12 years specialising in rural water supply, sanitation, and community-based disaster risk reduction. Led ODF campaigns in 32 communities across communities across all 7 provinces.

Gender Manager

Kamala Devi Bhandari

Gender & Social Inclusion Manager

Women's rights advocate and social worker with 14 years experience in GBV prevention, women's empowerment, and inclusive development programming across Bagmati Province.

Energy Programme Manager

Nabin Raj Koirala

Renewable Energy Manager

Electrical engineer certified by AEPC with 10 years designing and implementing solar and biogas systems. Led the Supriya Smriti Award-winning clean energy programme across communities across all 7 provinces.

Board of Directors

Our Board provides independent governance oversight, strategic guidance, and accountability to ensure IRDC Nepal remains true to its mission and values.

DG

Dr. Deepak Ghimire

Chairperson

Public health expert and former government health official with 30+ years service. PhD in Public Health, expert in community health systems strengthening.

SM

Shanti Maharjan

Vice Chairperson

Gender and social inclusion specialist with extensive experience in women's leadership development and legal rights advocacy in rural Nepal.

RP

Rajendra Paudel

Treasurer

Senior chartered accountant with NGO sector specialisation. Oversees audit processes, financial policy compliance, and donor reporting standards.

BT

Bhawana Tamang

Board Member

Indigenous rights advocate and community organiser from Makwanpur. Ensures Board representation reflects the communities IRDC serves.