Being an agricultural professional with Master of Science in Agriculture with a specialization in Agribusiness Management from Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal, Tirth Kumar Timsina brings a blend of academic rigor and practical experience to his endeavors. With a track record of driving positive change and fostering collaboration with stakeholders, he continues to make significant contributions to sustainable development and resilience building within communities.

With over a decade of experience in result-driven project management within the livelihood and climate change sectors, Mr. Timsina has established himself as a seasoned professional adept at driving impactful initiatives. Currently serving as a Senior Program Manager at FORWARD Nepal since October 2023, he plays a pivotal role in project implementation, budget management, and mobilization of project staff. His expertise extends to supporting project staff for quality assurance, donor compliance, and outcome-based report writing, ensuring effective project monitoring and feedback provision.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Timsina served as a Project Coordinator at ADRA Nepal, leading the "Local Initiatives to Reduce the Impacts of Climate Change (LIRIC)" project from September 2022 to October 2023. Here, he spearheaded initiatives such as Climate Friendly School (CFS) implementation and facilitated partner organizations in adopting climate-smart technologies and sustainable practices. His responsibilities included financial forecasting, budget tracking, and the development of outcome-based reports in compliance with donor requirements.

As a Market System Specialist at CIMMYT - International, Mr. Timsina contributed to the "Cereal System Initiatives for South Asia (CSISA)" project from January 2022 to September 2022. His role involved capacity building of project staff and partner organizations in areas such as market system development, business plan formulation, and value chain analysis. [Name] demonstrated proficiency in fostering partnerships with private sector entities and supporting small and medium entrepreneurs to enhance their market linkages and scale up their enterprises.

From April 2012 to March 2021, Mr. Timsina served as a Project Manager for Resilience Livelihood at the United Mission to Nepal (UMN), where he developed and managed various livelihood projects focused on sustainability, resilience, and market-based approaches. He excelled in capacity building initiatives, mainstreaming cross-cutting issues, and developing comprehensive project monitoring frameworks.