CV of Parbat Dhungana Tel: +977-1-5203948 (Res). [email protected] 1 +977-9841440646 (Cellphone)

Parbat Dhungana (PAN 104636396) My life experiences have shaped me into a hardworking, adaptable and level-headed person. I have a thirst to continually grow and learn to contribute through my work. I believe work is an elixir of life.

Personal Details Date of Birth November 29, 1974 Country of Birth& Nationality Preferred Field of Work Academics, Training and Research. Languages English, Nepali (mother tongue) Hindi (fluent), Maithali, Urdu and Bangla (understand). Present Address Imadol, Mahalaxmi-17, Lalitpur, Nepal. Corresponding Address Parbat Dhungana || GPO 6250, KTM Tel: +977-1-5203948 (R) Mobile: 977-9841440646 Skype: parbat.dhungana Email: [email protected] [email protected] Permanent Address Shivagunj – 03, Jhapa, Mechi, Nepal Academic Degrees Postgraduate Courses /Credits Completed Theory and Practice in Education and Development (3 Cr.), Program Monitoring and Evaluation (3 Cr.), Diversity Education (3 Cr.), Economics of Education (3 Cr.), Research Seminar (2Cr. +2Cr.), Sociology of Education (3 Cr.), Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (3Cr), and Independent Study on Research Methods (3 Cr.) During 2012-2014. University

Masters in Philosophy (M Phil) Ed. Leadership Hashimoto Grantee ( through Japan Embassy in Nepal) 2011. , Nepal.

Bachelor in Education (B Ed) Educational Planning and Management Departmental Scholarship Grantee 2005. , Nepal.

Master in Science in Plant Biology/Botany (MSc) Ecology and Taxonomy National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Grantee (then RONAST) 2000. Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

Bachelor in Science- Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry (BSc) 1995. Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

Proficiency Level in Biological Science (I Sc) 1992. Tribhuvan University Nepal.

School Leaving Certificate (SLC) 1990. SLC Board, Controller of Examination, Nepal.

Online Coursework Certifications Budgeting and Scheduling Projects: University of California, Irvine. Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine. Valuing Cash Flows: The Basics of Time Value of Money Professional Participations i. Education Expert in an evaluation of a project titled ‘Building Back Safer School for All”, completed by Plan Nepal. The project was an immediate response after earthquake (EQ) towards restoring the education in EQ affected districts of Nepal (March –April 2017). ii. Consultancy (March-June, 2017) for USAID’s Program for Aquatic Natural Resources Improvement (PANI) Project. The SoW is to enhance skill of PANI team and its partner federation CV of Parbat Dhungana Tel: +977-1-5203948 (Res). [email protected] 2 +977-9841440646 (Cellphone)

members and participating institutions to produce watershed profiles and watershed health reports (training). To conduct demo Multi-Stakeholder Consultation (MSC) meeting to train project family. iii. Orientation and Training conducted for United Mission to Nepal Education Program Team and its PNGOs on ‘Education in Emergencies (EiE)’- Tailored/Highly Condensed Course on March 27-28, 2017 at Dhulikhel, Nepal. iv. Validated Regional Master Trainer (TOT) of British Council, UK; validation event held during August 8-11, 2016 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. v. Commentator on, ‘Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Toolkit for Student/Teacher/ Policy Makers’ during validation workshop on October 16, 2015, organized by UNESCO- Kathmandu, Nepal. vi. Participant in an international workshop on ‘Integrity Education with Integrity Building Workshop’ during October 05-08, 2015 in Kathmandu held by Integrity Action, London UK and Nepal Staff Administrative College, Nepal. vii. Validated Regional Master Trainer (Valid for 2015-2018) of British Council on Core Skills screened through validation workshop held in Colombo August 18-20, 2015, Sri Lanka. viii. Training participation on ‘Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Planning in Climate Change’ during August 7-10, 2015 in Kathmandu jointly organized by , MoSTE- GoN, and ADB. ix. Training participation on ‘Fortran Programing Language and GrADS in Study of Climate Change Analysis and Risk Mapping’ during July 22-31, 2015 in Kathmandu jointly organized by Tribhuvan University, MoSTE- GoN, and ADB. x. Resource material preparation (for Primary Grades) on ‘Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Education and Climate Change (CCA) Adaptation’, consultancy service for Curriculum Development Center, June-July 2015. xi. Master Trainer cum Resource person for a ToT Program, Training on Climate Change Science Education (6 venues-100 trainers including five Regional Education Office) for Secondary School Teachers/ Lead Trainers ETC, 2015. xii. Regional Trainings conducted for School Head Teachers (Public and Private Schools) and SMC Chairperson and Members on Effective Leading for Better Schools, consulting service for British Council Nepal under the project Connecting Classroom. xiii. Attended a National Training on “Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Education into the School Curricula” 10-12 September, 2014 Nepal Jointly organized by Curriculum Development Centre Nepal and UNESCO- Kathmandu. xiv. Attended Training of Trainers (ToT) on “Nepal School Leadership” 25-27 September. 2014, organized by British Council Nepal. xv. Subject Committee Member Kathmandu University for the Subject, Environment Education and Sustainable Development for a duration of three years (21/03/2013 to 20/03/16). xvi. Key Note Speaker on “Climate Change in Global and Nepalese Context and Youth’s Role” 28 March, 2014 in Global Power Shifter (GPS) Phase II program an event jointly organized by Tourism Development Endeavors (TUDE), Hands on Institute, Yes Nepal and Nepal Info Park. xvii. Attended NORHED meeting/Training (13-14 March, 2014, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) on Project Implementation: Achieving and Measuring Results (both in the Long and Short Term); Result and Risk Management for the Projects and Planning/Budgeting; and Reporting with Norwegian Development Cooperation (Norad) projects. NORHED switching to Result Based Management (RBM) and contributed on developing Indicators to monitor educational support for LMIC. xviii. Workshop attended on “Importance of Child Right in Education: In the Context of Nepal and South Asia” Kathmandu, 9-10, December 2013 organized by International Institute for the Rights of Child, Switzerland and Creating Possibilities- Nepal; and KU, Nepal. CV of Parbat Dhungana Tel: +977-1-5203948 (Res). [email protected] 3 +977-9841440646 (Cellphone)

xix. Researcher, “Evaluating the effectiveness of Resource Centre” in Nepal, a consultancy assignment for Save the Children, Nepal. December 2013. xx. Paper presented on an Advocacy Seminar on ‘ICT use in Education’ entitled “E-Materials and ICT in Education to our Contexts” organized by Ministry of Education, supported by UNESCO- Kathmandu, 29-30 November 2013, Godavari Village Resort, Lalitpur, Nepal. xxi. Three days’ Workshop Facilitation on “Workshop on Planning, Proposal Development and Reporting”: Project Design and Log Frame Concept/ Development on September 19-21, 2013 for Good Neighbors International staffs and volunteers, Kathmandu, Nepal. xxii. Common Approach to Sponsorship Program (CASP) evaluation member as an Education Expert, Assignment taken by Kathmandu University School of Education from an INGO 'Save The Children' Nepal working for children and adolescent in Nepal (Aug 15-Nov 15, 2015). xxiii. Workshop facilitation on 'Green School Movement' for School Management Committee Members, Head Teachers and School Coordinators at Kailali, Nepal a program supported by South Korea through Good Neighbors International at Nepal. June 18-21, 2013. xxiv. Professional Training in Arc GIS 10.1, (Online and Desktop) and Geo-coding (AidData Methodology), by Professionals from esri supported by at Kathmandu University School of Arts, Hattiban, Lalitpur, Nepal. June 10-17, 2013. xxv. Team Leader of two member evaluation task group (May, 2013- July, 2013) evaluating Bachelor in Technical Education (B Tech Ed) program at Training Institute for Technical Instruction (TITI), Sanothimi, Nepal. xxvi. Contributed as a Curriculum and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a curriculum development workshop of Bachelor of Technical Education in Agriculture at Training Institute for Technical Instruction (TITI), Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), , Sanothimi. May 25-27, 2013. xxvii. Member, Task Force Committee, Curriculum Review/Support Team for Incorporating Climate Change Knowledge and Skill in School Curriculum, under Curriculum Development Centre, Ministry of Education, Nepal Technical Assistance by/channeled through ADB funded by CIF. Working for output; Knowledge Management for Climate Change Resilient Development. May 6 2013 - Dec. 2015. xxviii. As a Key note Speaker on a one day National Conference on ‘Education for Sustainable Development: Nepal Perspective’ organized by Sustainable Education Group Nepal on January 9, 2013 and supported by Nepal Tourism Board and ICIMOD Nepal. Web link: http://www.nepaleseteacher.org/2013/01/completed-eds-conferenceone-day.html xxix. As an Advisor cum Academic Focal Person (representing Kathmandu University) to support Ministry of Science Technology and Environment (MoSTE), Nepal for “Mainstreaming Climate Change and Environmental Management in Infrastructure and Development in Nepal”. Technical Assistance by Asian Development Bank (Duration: July 2012 to December 2017). xxx. Paper presented in International Workshop on Environmental entitled “Environmental education and education for sustainable development: practices and relevancy to Nepal” on December 14, 2012; organized by Norwegian University of Life Science (UMB) Ås, Olso and Akershsus University (HIOA)Olso, Norway; The University of Dhaka (DU), Bangladesh; at Kathmandu University(KU), Nepal. xxxi. Sharing and participation in Workshop on Use of ICT in Higher Education entitled "The state of ICT use in Nepalese academia” on November 26-30, 2012organized by Oslo and Akershsus University College, Oslo, Norway. xxxii. Paper presented in National Workshop on Mainstreaming Climate Change Risk Management in in Development (policy workshop) entitled "The process of incorporating climate change and environmental management content in present school and higher education curriculum in Nepal” on CV of Parbat Dhungana Tel: +977-1-5203948 (Res). [email protected] 4 +977-9841440646 (Cellphone)

November 08-09, 2012 organized by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MoSTE) Nepal at Kathmandu, Nepal. xxxiii. Team Leader in a research (longitudinal study) entitled "Leadership styles and student’s outcomes” (in higher education in Nepal) under Faculty Research Grant, 2009-2013 funded by University Grants Commission (UGC) Nepal. Study completed and presented on January 2013. xxxiv. Paper presented in an International Conference on Seventh Himalayan Policy Research Conference entitled “Coherence between environment policy and school level curricular processes in Nepal” on 11 October, 2012 at Madison, University of Wisconsin organized by Nepal Study Centre University of New , USA. xxxv. Commentator in an International Conference on Seventh Himalayan Policy Research Conference on a paper "Inequities in antenatal care in Nepal: An ecological perspective," by Arati Maleku, (University of Texas) on 11 October, 2012 at Madison, University of Wisconsin organized by Nepal Study Centre University of New Mexico, USA. xxxvi. Facilitating a day training workshop for preparing strategic and operational plan for ‘Education for Sustainable Community Development (ESCD)’ for Good Neighbors International an INGO working in Nepal. xxxvii. Training Conduction to Trainer (TOT) on “Education for Peace-building: Teacher modeling peace” conducted in Phnom-Penh, Cambodia (July23-27, 2012) and Kathmandu, Nepal (July 29- August 03, 2012). xxxviii. Discussant on an International Symposium on Mountain Resource Management in a Changing Environment, on May 29-31, 2012, Parks Village, Kathmandu, organized by SIU Norway, Karakorum University Pakistan, and Kathmandu University Nepal. xxxix. Participation (policy contribution) in a stakeholder’s workshop and meeting to prepare National Strategy Paper on “National Strategy Paper on Mainstreaming Gender and Climate Change in Nepal “on February 6-8,2012 organized by World Conservation Union (IUCN) Switzerland, and Ministry of Science Technology and Environment, Nepal. xl. National Curriculum Review Workshop on “Climate Change and Environmental Management in School and Higher Education in Nepal” October 17, 2011.Ministry of Environment, Nepal. xli. Training Co-Facilitation (TOT) on “New trends in teacher development” for Bangladesh Teacher Association on December 27, 2010 at BRAC University Dhaka, Bangladesh. xlii. Conduction of a workshop entitled “Environment education and sustainable development curriculum prospects in the region” in Nepal - Kathmandu workshop on 10-11 November, 2010and Bangladesh -Dhaka workshop on 25-26 December, 2010. xliii. Participation in an International Workshop on “Learners Centerd Pedagogy for Change” on November 29-30, 2010 organized by International Baccalaureate Organization. xliv. Participation in an international seminar on ‘Building a school health, safety and environment education research network in Asia’ on August 26-27, 2010 organized by OtsumaWomen’s University Japan at Kathmandu, Nepal. xlv. Certificate course on “Multimedia Enhanced Instructions Systems in Education and Training (MEIST)’, on July 10-25, 2010 at Maleka, Multimedia University, Malaysia. xlvi. Paper presented on one day International Symposium on Nepal’s Preparedness and Response to the Warning Signs of Climate Change in the Himalaya entitled “Rural adaptive practices to the warming signs of climate change in the Himalaya”on May 20, 2010 organized by Fulbright Commission in Nepal. xlvii. Participated on “Critical Thinking Methodologies Workshop” series during July 2009-December 2010 supported by Open Society Institute along with other local partners in Nepal. CV of Parbat Dhungana Tel: +977-1-5203948 (Res). [email protected] 5 +977-9841440646 (Cellphone)

xlviii. Researcher and Report Writer in an institutional research on ‘Corporate social responsibility in education and training in Nepal’ (2010) carried out by Kathmandu University funded by University Grants Commission (UGC), Nepal. xlix. Researcher and Report Writer in an institutional research on Curriculum Model Development for Education for Work (EFW) for Secondary Level (2009) an institutional consultancy by Kathmandu University for Curriculum Development Centre (CDC), Nepal. l. Researcher and report writer in an institutional research on Pre service teacher training course evaluation, an institutional consultancy by Kathmandu University for UNESCO -2009. li. Certificate course - Liverpool John Moores University (JMU) Credited Course on “CPD module on Teaching and Learning in Primary Education in the UK” on October 22-29, 2009 by JMU at Kathmandu University, Nepal. lii. Attended training on “Training on Research Methods” on July 6-12, 2008 organized by Kathmandu University and University Grants Commissions, Nepal. liii. Completed training on “Professional Counseling” on May 22 to September 15, 2006 organized by Department of Guidance and Counseling, St. Xavier College, Nepal. liv. National Training Conduction to Nepalese teachers entitled ‘Use of internet resources and networking for teachers’ May 22, 2004 organized by International Education and Research Network, iEARN -Nepal. lv. Attended a TOT training of “International Education and Research Network (iEARN) Trainer” on April 15-17, 2004 organized by iEARN-Pakistan and iEARN- Nepal. lvi. Assistant Researcher in an experimental research entitled “Effect of Industrial Effluents (of Biratnagar- Duhabi Corridor) on the Growth (Germination to Production) and Yield of Wheat Plant, Triticum aestivum, var. NL 297, in 2000. A collaborative Research Project undertaken by PG College Biratnagar, Nepal. lvii. Participation in research and field work in SIA and EIA as an Enumerator/Assistant Researcher during study and term breaks as a novice researcher

Scholarship and Grants i. Netherland Fellowship Program Grantee (OKP-NFP) Short Courses Grantee (2018), Market access for food security, and Rural entrepreneurship ii. Australian Award Fellow (AAF, 2017) for ‘Quality and Equity in Science and Mathematics Education in Nepal and Bhutan’ (Honorary Visiting Professor for University of Technology Sydney iii. Faculty Research Grantee (2009-2013), UGC-Nepal Grantee iv. Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program Scholarship Grantee (2010). v. Hashimoto Scholarship Recipient, M. Phil. Kathmandu University (2007/8). vi. Department Scholarship, B Ed, Tribhuvan University (2005). vii. National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Research Grantee for MSc Dissertation (1999). Publications i. Dhungana, P. (December, 2017). Disaster risk reduction and management policy and practices in school education, Nepal: situation analysis. Kathmandu: Institute for Social and Environmental Transition. ii. Dhungana et al. (2015). Climate change training manual for school teachers. Kathmandu: Curriculum Development Centre. iii. Dhungana (2015). Disaster risk reduction education and climate change Adaptation. Kathmandu: Curriculum Development Centre. iv. Dhungana et al. (2014). Self-learning material on climate change. Kathmandu: Curriculum Development Centre. v. Dhungana et al. (2014). Glossary on climate change. Kathmandu: Curriculum Development Centre. CV of Parbat Dhungana Tel: +977-1-5203948 (Res). [email protected] 6 +977-9841440646 (Cellphone)

vi. Dhungana, P. (November 8-9, 2012). The process of incorporating climate change curriculum into Secondary and Higher Education. Workshop proceeding on, Integrating climate change concepts in formal education. Kathmandu: Asian Development Bank and Government of Nepal. vii. Dhungana, P. (2012). Coherence between environment policy and school level curricular processes in Nepal. Himalayan journal of development of development and democracy 7(1). New Mexico: Nepal Study Centre, University of New Mexico. Web link: http://nepalstudycenter.unm.edu/journals/hjdd.htm viii. Dhungana, P. (December, 2010). Urban poor education: policy and practices in Nepal. Kathmandu: HomeNet and WEIGO. Web link: http://wiego.org/sites/wiego.org ix. Dhungana, P. Acharya, S. & Sharma, J. (2005). Sangam science series: grade 6-10(5 vols). Kathmandu: Sangam Publication. x. Dhungana, P. & Rai, S. (2002). Ethnobotanical investigation of meeche tribe of Jhapa district, Bishleshan- Journal of Nepal University Teacher’s Union (NUTU), Kathmandu: NUTU. Past Experiences Worked as Biology Instructor- Part time visiting faculty (April 2004 - June2008) for St. Xavier College – The chain institution operated by Jesus Society. Worked as visiting faculty (June, 2003- June, 2008). Lincoln College, Kathmandu, Nepal. Worked as Teacher, ECA Head, Counselling Coordinator, (Dec 2002-Dec 2006) for Nobel Academy Higher Secondary School & College, Kathmandu, Nepal. Worked as an freelancer and associate (2001-2002) to senior consultant and researcher (Environment: EIA, Feasibility Studies and Development Sectors; Need Assessment, Project Design, PME ) Worked as Principal (1996-1997) for one academic year at Nawa KiranVidyaMandir, Shivaganj-03, Jhapa, Nepal (rural Nepal). Recent Position: Faculty (Assistant Professor) & Program Coordinator (1 June 2008- till date) at Department of Environment Education and Sustainable Development Program for Multidisciplinary Masters in Sustainable Development (MSD) at Kathmandu University, Nepal. Major Roles: a). Deliver nine credits courses per semester. b). Supervise up to five research/dissertation work per year. c). Support enhancing research and development capacity of the institution and self. d). Carry/support on research activities undertaken by the institution as per the availability and interest. e). Maintain international communication and relations; faculty exchange, student exchanges, research collaboration and reporting. f). Prepare academic plan, budget and regularly report the academic progress as well as expenditures status and report to the registrar as well as partner universities in the program. g). Develop proposals/program and other activities for enhancing quality and visibility of the institution. The coursework facilitated area: Introduction to Global Change (3 Credits) ; Global Climate Change and Sustainable Development(3Credits); Community Research (5 Credits); Community Activity ( 3 Credits); Fundamentals of Sustainable Development ( 3 credits); Environmental Management ( 3 Credits) and Human and Environment (3 Credits) at Master’s level. Additional Administrative Roles: Student Support Coordinator, Research Team Member at KU (KUSOED) and be available for project/proposal development, research, evaluative and training assignments taken by the institution Name of Multilateral International Project Developed and Coordinated while at KU. 1. NOMA Master Program on Environment Education and Sustainable Development ( 2008-2014 ) funded by NORAD through SiU, partners HiOA and UMB Norway, DU Bangladesh and KU Nepal. 2. Enhancing the quality and sustainability of teacher training/professional development of teachers using ICTs and distance delivery modes (2013-2018/19 with extensions) funded by NORHED, partners HiOA Norway, TU and KU from Nepal. Duties: Project Development to Implementation at Kathmandu University School of Education. Some Selected Dissertation Titles Supervised (followed by student’s name) i. Climate change impact on agriculture: a case study of Kalika Village Development Committee, Humla, Nepal. Janak Raj Hamal. 2017. ii. Experiential learning approach in environmental education: A qualitative study. Suyasha Singh. 2017. CV of Parbat Dhungana Tel: +977-1-5203948 (Res). [email protected] 7 +977-9841440646 (Cellphone)

iii. Indigenous technology and sustainable development: assessing its own sustainability. Sitaram Dahal. 2015. iv. Sanitation Practice and Education among Dalits. Ramita Prajapati. 2014 v. Social learning through eco-school programs, a case study. Ms. Dipshika Gurung, 2013. vi. Access to forest resources of Kumal community and its implication on their livelihood, Ms. Kabita Kunwar, 2013. vii. The use of techno-pedagogy in science classroom in Nepal. Student's Name: Mr. Tapas Das, (Bangladeshi Scholar), 2013. viii. Community based natural resource management (CBNRM) practices. Student’s Name: Mr. Narendra Bikram G C, 2012. ix. Environmental attitude of students: A comparative study. Student’s Name: Mr. Trilochan Sharma. 2012. x. An investigation into the environmental literacy of junior secondary level students in Bangladesh – A survey design. Student’s Name: Mr. Md. Monirul Islam (Bangladeshi Student), 2012. xi. Socioeconomic effects of flood on slum dwellers of Dhaka city. Mixed design. Student’s Name: Ms. Tashnuva Sharmin (Bangladeshi Student), 2012. xii. Role of education to minimize the environmental effects of landfill site: a case study of Sisdole, Nuwakot. Student’s Name: Mr. Ghana Shyam Yogi, 2012. xiii. Local culture and conservation: study based on snow leopard conservation. Student’s Name: Mr. Niraj Tamrakar. 2012. xiv. Household solid waste management practices at Bagdol, Lalitpur(Urban Area). An ethnographic study. Mr. Vishnu Bhakta Dangi. 2011. xv. Sanitation in emerging urban cities of Nepal: a case study of Lekhnath Municipality. Student’s Name: Mr. Chhavi Lal Nepal. 2011. xvi. Safe drinking water and sanitation situations in slums of Kathmandu valley. A cross-sectional study. Student’s Name: Ms. Mursheda Al Nur (Bangladeshi). 2011. xvii. Domestic waste water management practices in Lalitpur Nepal. Student’s Name: Ms. Ferdousi Ara Khatun (Bangladeshi), 2010. xviii. Contribution of community forestry on the livelihood of rural people: A case study of Pyuthan District, Nepal. Student’s Name: Mr. Yogendra Bahadur.G. C. 2010. Other Skills and Competency Proficient Computer Applications MS office applications, Graphic Designing Applications, Web Paging Basics, Basics to Multimedia Designs for education, Arc GIS with Geo-coding, Fortran, GrADS and Statistical Application - SPSS.

References Prof Mana Prasad Wagley, PhD KUSOED GPO 6250, KTM Tel: +977 1 5250524| Mobile: 977 9841298820 Email: [email protected] Dr. Sukedhara, Kathmandu, Nepal SDG Champ to UNDP GPO Box: 73, Kathmandu. Former: Vice Chairperson Tel: +977 1 4432014 |Mobile: +977 9851119129 National Planning Commission Governor, Nepal Rastrya Bank, () Nepal Email: [email protected]

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