Name: Sujeeta Mathema

Organization:

ActionAid International Nepal

Education:

Master’s in social science

Work Experience:

Sujeeta Mathema is a seasoned expert in Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), and Monitoring & Evaluation (MnE). Armed with a master’s degree in social science, she boasts over 30 years of profound experience in development work. Sujeeta stands tall as a catalyst for change, firmly rooted in the belief that transformative change begins with self. Currently serving as the Executive Director of ActionAid International Nepal, she had also contributed as the steering committee member for the Association of International Non-Government Organizations in Nepal. Her approach, deeply entrenched in feminist theory and grassroots community engagement, underscores the importance of a human rights-based development framework.

Some key competencies:

1. Leading and managing complex international non-profit organizations strategically.

2. Creating, implementing, and overseeing programs at local, national, and international levels.

3. Cultivating partnerships with local NGOs, CSOs, social movements, national NGOs, donors, and government entities.

4. Crafting policies and frameworks for accountability, compliance, monitoring, evaluation, reviews, and learning.

5. Establishing a knowledge management system and digitalizing operational mechanisms.

6. Devising strategies for social justice programs at both local and national levels.

7. Developing effective communication systems, particularly in emergency situations.

8. Training in Participatory Rural Appraisal, Gender, and ReFLECT methodologies.

9. Designing, developing, and implementing governance systems and practices within organizations.