Sakila Chaudhary

Oversees administrative, procurement, logistics, and coordination functions within the Communications Unit, supporting delivery of activities across multiple strategic groups.

• Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the Communications Unit, ensuring smooth daily operations
• Initiate procurement of goods, assets, equipment, and stationeries in line with organizational policies
• Coordinate with Admin, Finance, Travel & Hospitality units for timely approvals, procurement, and deliveries
• Support preparation of contracts, agreements, and procurement documentation
• Maintain and manage inventory of publications, equipment, and assets
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and budget utilization tracking for the Communications Unit
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, conferences, and outreach events
• Support outreach activities such as exhibitions, book fairs, film festivals, and international day events
• Support onboarding and exit processes in coordination with HROD

Oversaw administration of a research-based project affiliated with Inclusion Economics at Governance Lab, based out of Yale University's Economic Growth Center and LSE's MacMillan Center.

• Screen and onboard staff, conduct orientations, inductions, and farewell processes
• Manage the office email and coordinate compliance documents to international standards
• Prepare contractual agreements for outsourced workers and survey administrators
• Screen, interview, and hire surveyors; review timesheets, attendance, and leave records
• Prepare teamwork calendar for meetings, events, and PI visits
• Manage budgeting, logistical, and travel needs for meetings, events, and field visits
• Facilitate publication of communication products including media and social media articles

Provided administrative support to Huawei under AMS and FLM projects for Ncell and Nepal Telecom, managing operations across 5 regions.

• Manage active and passive operation and administration across 5 regions
• Oversee procurement including selection, negotiation, and purchase orders with vendors
• Analyze administrative costs to prepare monthly budgets for management
• Meet TDS payment deadlines for Ncell Tower and House rent; record 1466 BTS sites
• Prepare agreements between parties and house owners per Nepal Government laws
• Handle day-to-day financial transactions, record keeping, and voucher verification
• Screen candidates for applied positions; supervise associates in field offices