Prapti Sedhain, Ph.D.
Norfolk,USA
Summary
A Ph.D. in public administration and policy, with experience in the public health, international development, and government sectors. Expertise includes public program performance measurement/monitoring and evaluation (M&E), as well as research and data analysis using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Ability to think critically and synthesize data and information extracted from multiple sources to generate new insights and help make sense of it for both academic and non-academic audiences/readers.
A detail-oriented, highly organized professional with analytical, problem-solving skills, capable of supervising, training, coaching, and mentoring subordinates to enhance organizational productivity, dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructor
Old Dominion University
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Teach ethics, governance, and accountability in public service
Municipal Intern
City of Norfolk
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Research and design a comprehensive employee engagement program for the City of Norfolk
- Develop initiatives, program implementation, and performance measurement (monitoring and evaluation/M&E) plans
Graduate Research Assistant
Old Dominion University
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Research information on topics related to public administration and policy to assist professors with their academic pursuits
- Support faculty members (assigned instructors) with their research endeavors
Municipal Intern
City of Norfolk
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Review, edit, and create organizational policies and assist with the implementation and administration of specialized people programs with the Department of Human Resources
- Research and review internal and external organization information, gather information and feedback from stakeholders, and recommend changes and improvements for management consideration
Municipal Intern
City of Norfolk
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assist with the management and administration of specialized programs and implement strategic plans with the Office of the City Manager
- Conduct a variety of research and other assigned projects by compiling and reviewing internal and external organizational information, and recommend changes and improvements for management consideration
Monitoring and Evaluation Intern
Blumont, Inc
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Support the North-East Syria (NES) and Iraq portfolio
- Support and assist in the establishment of research design, specifically the survey design for programmatic assessments
- Contribute to the Blumont Monitoring and Evaluation Manual by conducting a literature review and synthesis as a contributing author
Monitoring & Evaluation/Research Officer
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Nepal
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Plan monitoring and evaluation guidelines for the program
- Analyze research data (both quantitative and qualitative data)
- Track project performance, assess project key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Develop data collection instruments and train the project team on their usage
- Review performance data and reports to ensure that the interventions are aligned with the strategic plan
- Maintain the internal project database to monitor progress on activities and achievements, focusing on performance indicators
- Provide technical guidance to field-level staff on efficiently implementing the database and the information system
- Develop periodic performance reports and share them with team leaders, the project team, and key stakeholders
- UNFPA-funded project "Family Planning Service Strengthening Program"
Data Officer
Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN)
11.2015 - 09.2018
- Develop data collection and reporting tools/formats to track and monitor key program indicators (KPIs)
- Compile, clean, code, analyze, and interpret the program’s performance data
- Conduct data quality assessments to ensure the quality of data
- Offer technical guidance to field-level staff on efficiently implementing the information system
- Train and orient newly recruited team members on “USG abortion and FP requirements” using compliance resource materials
- Ensure the programmatic activities are compliant with the USAID FP (family planning) regulations
- Develop periodic reports of the project and share them with team leaders, the project team, and key stakeholders
- USAID-funded project "Family Planning Service Strengthening Program"
Education
Ph.D. - Public Administration and Public Policy
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2025
Master’s - Public Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2021
Master’s - Public Health
University Of Tromsø
07.2014
BSc. - Human Biology
Kathmandu University
12.2010
Skills
- Performance measurement and management
- Program Monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
- Research and Learning
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies
- SPSS (Quantitative data analysis software)
- ArcGIS (Geographic Information System)
- ATLASti (Qualitative data analysis software)
- Data quality assessment/assurance (DQA), Databases
Publications
- Using Polytomous Response Models on Energy Data - with examples from Nepal, IJBSAR (International Journal of Basic Science and Applied Research), 2017
- Experience of intimate partner violence among university-level female students in Kathmandu, BMJ (British Medical Journal), 2016
- Water, sanitation, socioeconomic status, and prevalence of waterborne diseases: a cross-sectional study at Makwanpur district, Nepal, 2014
Languages
English
Hindi
Nepali
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructor
Old Dominion University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Municipal Intern
City of Norfolk
05.2023 - 08.2023
Municipal Intern
City of Norfolk
05.2022 - 08.2022
Municipal Intern
City of Norfolk
09.2021 - 12.2021
Monitoring and Evaluation Intern
Blumont, Inc
01.2021 - 02.2021
Graduate Research Assistant
Old Dominion University
08.2019 - 05.2023
Monitoring & Evaluation/Research Officer
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Nepal
10.2018 - 07.2019
Data Officer
Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN)
11.2015 - 09.2018
Master’s - Public Administration
Old Dominion University
Master’s - Public Health
University Of Tromsø
BSc. - Human Biology
Kathmandu University
Ph.D. - Public Administration and Public Policy
Old Dominion University
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