Susan Shakya, Senior Engineer at Helvetas

Susan Shakya, Senior Engineer at Helvetas

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I’m water science engineer and from the beginning of my carrier I’m engaged in design and implementation of water related rural infrastructure development. HELVETAS Nepal, where I’m working now is one of renowned organization in Nepal working in the field of water governance & climate change and I have studied number of rural water supply schemes, farmer’s managed irrigation schemes developed in rural areas of Nepal in their sustainability aspects. Number of innovation I have piloted in the field eg plastic pond with soil cement jute bag lining, rain water harvesting with low cost fero-cement tank, multiuse water supply system (MUS), one village one pond etc and presented technical papers on my studies in various national and international seminar and workshops. Besides of design and construction I have significantly contributed to develop water governance policies in Nepal through different organization, facilitated to develop specific operation and maintenance policies, water distribution policies etc. I’m also a task force member of district irrigation master plan guide line, design manual for rural water supply and small-scale irrigation scheme development preparation.

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Industry experience

Education: Masters

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 10 to 20 years

Work experience

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