Hello I am Anita Dahal. Currently I am working as an Assistant Professor in School of Development and Social Engineering at Pokhara University Nepal. I am delvering lectures on polulation studies, migration and urbanization, human right, conflict tranformation for development, development studies, gender studies and social work. I am also a research consultant and interested to do reserch with GOs and NGOs organization.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
 A highly talented, enthusiastic and self-motivated Population, Gender and Development
Studies graduate with outstanding marks, currently teaching in Pokhara University with major
subjects like Population Studies, Migration and Urbanization with contemporary issues of
Nepal, engaging in migration related dissertation supervisor, research consultant, interested to
work with migration issues with other GOs and NGOs.
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Anita Dahal (Ms.)
Permanent Address : Annapurna Rural MC-2, Kaski, Nepal
Temporary Address :Pokhara Sub metropolitan City-5, Kaski.
Contact No: Cell : +977-9841829309
Email Address : anitadahal3@gmail.com
Date of Birth : 16/10/1990
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KEY SKILLS
 Experience in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting of
projects on different theme and implementing projects;
 Very good knowledge of computer operations and research software such as SPSS and
mobile apps and technology;
 Very good communication skills, both written and verbal in Nepali and English
languages;
 Very good team building skills with sound interpersonal, communication and
presentation skills
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EDUCATION
 Masters of Population, Gender and Development Studies, School of Development and
Social Engineering, Pokhara University, Lekhnath-12, Kaski, Nepal, 2012 to 2014.
(GPA-3.96 in 4, Highest Scores of the Faculty of the Year 2014)
 Bachelor in Arts with majorEnglish and Sociology/Anthropology, Golden Gate International
College, Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2008-2011.
 10+2, Machhapuchhre Higher Secondary School, Kaski, 2008.
 School Level Certificate (Government of Nepal), Machhapuchhre Higher Secondary School,
Kaski, 2006.
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TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Three days workshop on Plagiarism and Responsible Conduct on Research and Publication
conducted by Pokhara University Research Center and Supported by University Grant
Commission (June 11 to 13, 2019)

2.  Five days training on Research Methodology Training conducted by School of Development
and Social Engineering (May 11 to 15, 2019).
 Two days academic research workshop organized by Dignity Initiative (June 23 to 24, 2018).
 Five days training on Capacity Enhancement in Research Design and Technical Writing
organized by Pokhara University Research Centre (July 9-14)
 One week planning workshop of disaster proposal writing, planning, budgeting and
implementation organized by Asal Chhimeki Nepal (November 3-8, 2015).
 Training on Human Rights organized by National Human Right Commission, Pokhara (May 2-
3, 2014).
 Advanced Computer Training (Graphic Designing, Accounting Package, and Web Designing)
from International College of Information Technology, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu (Feb 10-
Aug 15, 2011).
 Training on Personal Development, short course (2 weeks) conducted by London Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, International Qualification, 2011.
 An event on Role of Student Club on Providing Sanitation to Rural Communities organized by
Machhapuchhre Development Organization, Kaski, February 14-16, 2010.
 International Debate Training organized by Alliance for Social Dialogue, March 6-8, 2009.
 Basic computer training (MS Office, email/internet, Nepali and English typing etc.) from A to
Z IT Institute, Kathmandu , July 7-Oct 6, 2008.
 Training on “Natural Calamities Management” organized by Nepal Red Cross Society, Kaski,
Feb 3-5, 2008.
 Training on “Fundamental First Aid Treatment” organized by Nepal Red Cross Society, Kaski,
Aug 27-29, 2005.
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ORGANIZATION INVOLVED
1. Assistant Professor: School of Development and Social Engineering, Pokhara University.
December 8, 2016 to till date
 Delivering lectures on gender studies, population studies, Migration and
Urbanization, Development Studies, Project Management, Conflict Management in
Development and Peace studies, Sustainable Development, Social Works, Human
Rights etc.
2. Weaving Economic Opportunity Project, Nepal Goodweave Foundation, Project Coordinator.
April 4 2016 to October 2016
3. Disaster Response and Assistance project, Asal Chhimeki Nepal, Officer-Communication and
Documentation Associate, September 29- March 31, 2015
4. Communication and Program Support (intern), Kidasha Nepal, July-September 2015.
5. Administrate Officer, Hamro Prabidhi Ramro Nepal, Jan 2009- August 2011.
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INTERNSHIP WORKS
Internship in Majhakot VDC, Tanahun district, Aug. – Dec. 2013
Research topic- “Agriculture, Farming and Animal Husbandry”

3. Performed Activities:
 Formulating planning framework of the VDC development.
 Did group research in health and sanitation, economy, agriculture and farming,
drinking water and other existing problem of development.
 Presenting report in front of local people and Seminar on central department of
Humanities, Pokhara University
Internship in “Conscious Civil Society” (NGOs), May – Oct, 2011.
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RESEARCH PAPERS AND REPORTS
 Dahal, A. (2015). Prebaseline Survey Report of One Family One Community Project,
submitted toVSO Nepal.
 Dahal, A. (2013). A Study on Nepalese Migrant Women Workers in Gulf Country: Their
Status, Exclusionary Forces and Experience of Working Abroad. (A Study on Pokhara
Valley Pokhara): Pokhara University (Data Collector).
 Dahal,A.(2013). The plight of Working Student.The Rising Nepal National Daily,
Kathmandu.
 Dahal, A. (2010). A Study on Origin and History of Dahal Community in Kaski District
Nepali Language).Pokhara: Dahal Sewa Samaj.
 Dahal, A. (2005). Present Status of Toilet in Dhikurpokhari Village Development
Committee of Kaski District. Kaski :Machhapuchhre Development Organization.
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HONOURS/AWARDS
 Honored by "Nepal Bidhya Bhusan Padak 'kha" from President of Nepal as being the topper
of Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, Pokhara University, September 8, 2015.
 Honored by “George John Education Foundation” as being the highest scorer of master level
students of Kaski district, August 8, 2015.
 Merits of scholarship in Pokhara University during MPGD studies, 2012-2014.
 Winner of National Debate Competition organized by Alliance for Social Dialogue, August,
2011.
 Full merits of scholarship during BA in English and Sociology/Anthropology by Golden
Gate International College, 2008-2011.
 Full merit scholarship in intermediate in Education awarded by Machhapuchhre H.S.S.
2007/08.
 Honored “Gaghadhar Sati Sawaitri Puraskaar” being the topper of Intermediate Level in
Machhapuchhre H.S.S. 2007/08.
 Honored by Machhapuchhre Ex. Student Forum for being school topper in SLC 2007.
 Honored by All Nepal Free Student Union for being school topper in SLC 2007.
 Honored by Excellent Award by Machhapuchhre H.S.S. as topper in Intermediate in
Education 2008.

4.  Different awards and prizes in sports and extracurricular activities at school and College
level.
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FIELD VISITS
 One month field visit on the research “Women Participation in Dairy Livestock Farming in
Pokhara”( Research granted by School of Development and Social Engineering, Pokhara
University, 2019).
 One week field visit of Temporary Learning Shelter constructed after earthquake of remote
VDCs of Dhading District from Kidasha, Nepal (October 5 to 9, 2015).
 One week field visit on the pre-baseline survey of the research entitled “One Community
One Family of Violence Against Women and Girls Program” from VSO Nepal as an
“Consultant Interview Expert” (March 9 to 13, 2015)
 Conducted three weeks field visit on the research “Status of Widow Women and
Exclusionary Practices” (Dissertation of Master Degree, February 2015).
 Conducted one day field visit on the research title of “Innovation and Adoption of new
method in Agriculture (A Case Study of Kalika VDC, Arupata, Kaski District)” on
12th
Bhadra 2013.
 Conducted a week field visit on Present Status of Toilet, Drinking Water, and Surrounding
Environment of 13 Governmental Schools of Dhikurpokhari VDC, Kaski in 2005.
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SEMINAR/CONFERENCES INVOLVED
 Presented Paper entitled ‘Status of Widows Women and Exclusionary Practices’ on
International Conference on Sustainable Development organized by School of Development
and Social Engineering (June 28 to 30, 2019)
 Two days Academic Research Workshop organized by Dignity Initiative on 23-24 june 2018.
 National Youth Conference organized by Nepal Youth council on August 11-12, 2016.
 National Seminar on ‘Elimination of Untouchability based on Gender especially of women’s
Menstruation’ organized by Gender Studies Department of Tribhuwan University (18 August
2015).
 ‘Research Development and Proposal Writing’ organized by Pokhara University, Faculties of
Humanities and Social Sciences (September 5, 2014).
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SKILLS
 Proficiency in SPSS (Special Package for Social Science),MS Office/ Excel/Power point.
 Strong interpersonal, communication cum presentation skill.
 Research ability, strategic, analytical and drafting abilities.
 Knowledge of volunteering issues in the field of social development.
 An understanding of communications strategies.
 Experience in editing images or preparing graphics for the web and email
communications.

5.  Experience in engaging and building communities on social networks.
 An interest in and understanding of online campaign methods and the contribution
campaign work can make to achieving change.
 Experience in leading and implementing projects.
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SUBJECT OF INTEREST
Human Rights, Child Rights, Women Rights, sustainable development, youth empowerment
Migration Issues, Culture, Literature etc.
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REFERENCES
 Prof. Dr. Indra Prasad Tiwari,
Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social
Sciences, Pokhara University
Phone: +9779856028917
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DECLARATION
I, the undersigned, declare that to the best of my knowledge and believe, this CV correctly
describes me, my qualification and my experiences. I understand that any willful misstatement
described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.
Anita Dahal