Mr. Adhikari is a finance and administration professional with more than 10 years of experience managing finances, grants, and operations for projects funded by international development partners. He has expertise in financial planning and budgeting, fund management, financial reporting, donor compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination, with sound knowledge of IFRS/NFRS, GAAP/IAS, and Government of Nepal taxation regulations, including VAT and TDS.
In addition to financial management, he has extensive experience in administration, logistics, and stakeholder coordination, supporting the efficient delivery of research and development programmes. He is proficient in computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications and is recognized for his analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to strong financial governance and operational excellence.
Dr. Sushil Chandra Baral is an experienced health and development expert with over 25 years of experience in research and development. Specializing in health systems, health policy, and planning at both national and international levels, Dr. Baral has played a pivotal role in communicable disease control, specifically Tuberculosis. He also serves as a Managing Director at HERD International.
In the past, he worked as a Strategic Advisor for the Nepal Health Sector Support Programme demonstrating expertise in program-based operational research and the implementation of evidence-based best practices. Dr. Baral holds a PhD in International Public Health, with a focus on understanding tuberculosis treatment from patient perspectives. His cross-cutting experiences extend to education, violence against women, local governance, gender and inclusion, nutrition, migration, urban poor, humanitarian response, and social development.
