Manee Raj Pandey DRR and Social Mobilization Officer, Sudurpaschim

Manee Raj Pandey is a seasoned DRR and Social Mobilization Officer at ROYM Nepal, based in Dhangadhi, Sudurpaschim Province. With nearly 15 years of experience in disaster risk reduction, community development, recovery, health, sanitation, and climate-smart livelihoods, Manee brings a wealth of technical expertise and heartfelt commitment to inclusive resilience-building.

His career spans  roles with  Prayas Nepal, and SEWA Nepal, where he has designed and implemented community-based DRR strategies, facilitated participatory risk assessments, and supported the integration of disaster preparedness into local development plans. As a  Trainer in DRR, CCA, and Bipad Portal, he has trained hundreds of stakeholders in early warning systems, anticipatory action, and vulnerability assessments.

Manee’s work reflects a deep understanding of both hill and Terai geographies, and his coordination with local governments, cooperatives, and civil society organizations has strengthened grassroots disaster governance. He has work on projects on cash voucher assistance, climate-smart agriculture, and inclusive recovery, always centering the needs of marginalized communities.

At ROYM Nepal, his role is pivotal in mobilizing communities, facilitating inclusive planning, and ensuring that DRR interventions are locally owned, technically sound, and socially just.