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Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS
Family name: Pokhrel Address: Bhadrapur-11, Jhapa.
First name(s): Sanjeev City: Bhadrapur Work Smart Consult Pvt. Ltd, Kathmandu.
Marital Statuts: Married Post box: 9657 Mobile +00977-9841411541/9852678524
Gender: Male Country: Nepal Phone +977-1-4488294
Date of birth: 6th April, 1984. Skype sanjeev.pokhrel
Country of birth: Nepal Nationality: Nepali Email: sanjeev@smartconsult.com.np
er.sanjeevpokhrel@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2013 M. Tech in Alternate Hydro Energy System, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttharakhanda, India.
2007 B. Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, (Power and Control ), Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
2002 Intermediate of Science (Isc),Sri Vivekananda Junior College, Guntur District, Andrapradesh, India
2000 School Leaving Certificate (S.L.C), Emerald Academy H.S.School, Bhadrapur, Jhapa, Nepal.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member-Nepal Engineering Association-www.neanepal.org.np
Member-Water Energy Consultant Association, Nepal-www.wecan.org
Deputy Network Head- South Asian Expert Network on Renewable Energy (SAENORE)-www.saenore.org

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
ITEC Fellowship-(2011-2013) Masters in Alternate Hydro Energy System, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India.
Short Couse Fellowship- Small Hydropower Development Course (2010), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Government
of India), Alternate Hydro Energy Center, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.
Short Couse Fellowship- Real Time Digital Simulator Course (2010), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Government of
India), Alternate Hydro Energy Center, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.
Short Couse Fellowship- Planning, Construction and Operation Management for Small & Medium Hydropower Station Course
(2015), Ministry of Science and Technology (People Republic of China), HNAC Technology, Changsha, Hunan Province, China.
Short Couse Fellowship- Renewable Energy Power Generation and Its Integration into Power Grid Workshop for the Mid-Asia
Region Course (2016), Ministry of Science and Technology (People Republic of China), North China Electric Power University,
Beijing, China.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
9 years of experience on micro/min/small hydro grid/off grid project planning, designing, implementing, project management and
project financing. Sound Knowledge in IEE and EIA of hydropower projects.
Intensive work experience in the field of design, drawing, cost estimations, optimization of Electromechanical and
Transmission/Distribution network of mini and small hydropower stations.
Familiar with energy policies, strategies, institutions, regulations and experience with working with international donor projects.
Possess capability of providing technical assistance in designing and implementation regarding renewable Energy components
Good Knowledge on Renewable Energy Technologies for decentralized rural electrification, grid connection of such technologies,
energy financing and business plan preparation for energy projects.

Trainings/Workshops/Conference/Seminar/Symposiums attended.

National Level

Training Course on "Energy Audit" conducted by Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI)-Nepal
and National Productivity Council (NPC)-India, supported by Nepal Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP) and GIZ Integration at
Kathmandu, Nepal. (Feb 7th- Feb 28th, 2016)

Training on Training of Trainers (TOT), conducted by USAID Nepal, Regional Center of Excellence in Micro Hydro
(RCEMH)/AEPC and Water & Energy Consultants Association Nepal (WECAN). (3 rd April 7th April, 2014).

Paper presented on National Seminar on Communication and Power Sector Development 2010, conducted by Kathmandu
University, 30th December 2010.
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Training Module on Geographic Information System (GIS) using Arc View (3X), organized by Ministry of Local Development,
District Development Committee, Taplejung and SNV Netherlands.( 13th 17th April 2009, Taplejung, Nepal)

On job training for Technical Officer on Micro Hydro design, Survey and Installation conducted by Ministry of Science and
Technology, Alternative Energy Promotion Centre and Rural Energy Development Program(REDP). (Oct 17th-Oct 24th 2008,
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal).

International Level

International Training Workshop on "Renewable Energy Power Generation and Its Integration into Power Grid Workshop for the
Mid-Asia Region" (July 04th -23rd, 2016, Beijing, China), sponsored by Ministry of Science and Technology of P.R China and
organized by North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China.

Paper presented on International Workshop on "Best Practices and Business Opportunities for Renewable Energy Financing" (16-
17 March, 2016-Kathmandu, Nepal) organized by Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC), Asian Development Bank (ADB)
and Winrock International.

International Training Workshop on "Planning, Construction and Operation Management for Small & Medium Hydropower
Station" (October 12th -31st, 2015, Changsha, China), sponsored by Ministry of Science and Technology of P.R China and organized
by HNAC Technology Co. Ltd.

International training course on "Solar Power Generation-Grid Enabling", conducted by Central Institute for Rural Electrification,
Hydrabad, India from 23rd Nov 2014 to 18th Dec 2014.

Paper presented on International Conference on Energy Resources and Technologies for Sustainable Development, conducted by
Bengal Engineering and Science University, Howrah (WB), India, from 7 th-9th Feb, 2013.

International training course on Real Time Digital Simulator for Small Hydropower conducted by Alternate Hydro Energy Center,
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, from 8 th-19th
July, 2010.

International training course on Small Hydropower Development conducted by Alternate Hydro Energy Center, Indian Institute of
Technology Roorkee, and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, from 2 nd Feb-14th Feb, 2010.

Publications (Journal/Conference/Seminar)

Sanjeev Pokhrel, S.K.Singal, S.N. Singh, Comprehensive Study of Community Managed Mini Grid, International Journal of
Emerging Technology and Advance Engineering. Website: www.ijetae.com (ISSN 2250-2459 Volume 3, Special Issue ICERTSD
2013, February 2013, Pages 514-520).
Sanjeev Pokhrel, Prannab Acharya, Challenges in Rural Electrification and Roles of Local Development Bodies in Energy
Promotion, National Seminar on Communication and Power Sector Development 2010 at Kathmandu University,30th December
2010.

Trainings/Workshop Delivered.
National Level
Training delivered as resource person on Survey Design Training of Micro Hydropower Project, organized by Water and Energy
Consultants Association Nepal (WECAN), Supported by Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC)/National Rural and
Renewable Energy Programme (NRREP), Nepal held at Local Development Training Academy, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal from 2 nd
to 9th April 2015.
Training delivered as resource person on Mini/Small Hydropower Project Design, organized by Water and Energy Consultants
Association Nepal (WECAN), Supported by Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC)/Renewable Energy for Rural Livelihood
Program (RERL), Nepal held at Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal from 7 th -13th December 2015.

COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE

Nepal and India.

INTERNATIONAL VISIT
India, China, Thailand and Malaysia.
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Languages Speaking Reading Writing

Nepali 1 1 1
English 1 1 1
Hindi 1 1 2
Proficiency: 1- Good, 2-Fair, 3-Poor.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Job title: Chief Technical Officer From: Aug 2014 To: Till Date
Employer Smart Consult Pvt. Ltd, 225 Ambika Marga, Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal (+977-1-4488294)
Working as Chief Technical Officer (Team Leader) the following projects were performed.
Conducted survey, detailed design, drawing, optimization, cost estimation of electro mechanical
components, switchyard, transmission components of Chotte Khola SHP (993kW) , Manbu VDC, Gorkha.
Conducted Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of Tokal Khola Mini Hydro (940kW), Gotikhel VDC,
Lalitpur as per the guidelines of Department of Electricity Development (DoED), Nepal.
Conducted Detailed Feasibility Study, capacity up gradation, design, drawing, optimization and estimation
of electro mechanical components, switchyard and transmission/distribution network of Middle Phawa
Khola Mini Hydropower Project (500 kW), Sikaicha VDC, Taplejung District as team leader. Client:
Renewable Energy for Rural Livelihood Program (RERL)/UNDP and Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Study performed on "Detailed Project Report Preparation on Interconnection of Micro/Mini Hydropower in
Taplejung District" as Project Team Leader, Client: National Rural and Renewable Energy Program
(NRREP)/Alternative Energy Promotion Center, Nepal.
Detailed project report preparation of "Interconnection of 4 micro/mini hydropower in Taplejung district
forming local grid" as team leader.
Detailed Project Report preparation work of Tri-Hybrid Energy System for Emergency Blood Bank, Nepal
Red Cross Society, Lalitpur. The tri-hybrid system consists of 18kWp Solar PV Backup system grid tied,
20kW Diesel Generator and Central grid supply.

Job title: Consultant From: July 2013 To: July 2014

Employer Alternate Hydro Energy Centre/Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhanda, India.
Responsibility
Review of Detailed Project Report of different Hydropower Projects and their techno-economic study etc.
Design and review of different electro mechanical equipment and substations.
Perform technical and financial due diligence assessment of different small hydropower
Deliver training as resource person on planning, design and project management of renewable energy projects.

Job title: Energy Development Officer (Team Leader) From: June 2010 To: July 2011
Employer Rural Energy Development Program (REDP)/United Nation Development Program (UNDP), District Development
Committee Taplejung, Taplejung, Nepal.
Responsibility Worked as district team leader with responsibility of management, Programming, Implementation and
institutionalization of the decentralized energy development package in the district as well as responsible to
manage the database, planning, monitoring, implementation management and finance management related
to Rural Energy Development Program(REDP), a joint programme of United Nations Development
Programme(UNDP), World Bank(WB) & Government of Nepal(GoN).
Assisted in developing and promoting environment friendly technology related to Micro Hydro Power and
Solar Mini Grid other infrastructure works in integrated way developing 8 micro/mini hydro projects and 8 Off
Grid Solar PV Project with total of 2500 kW installed capacity.
Feasibility and detail survey and technical designs of micro/mini hydropower and solar based electrification
off grid projects.
Technical supervision and monitoring of project activities including construction supervision of physical
facilities including hydropower and SPV off grid along the project affected areas.

Job title: Technical Officer From: Sept 2007 To: May 2010
Employer Rural Energy Development Program (REDP)/United Nation Development Program (UNDP), District Development
Committee Taplejung, Taplejung, Nepal.
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Responsibility Worked as technical head in planning, designing and implementation of energy programs and projects in
close coordination of District Development Committee (DDC).
Electrified more than 20 Village from 10 Micro/Mini Hydropower Stations and 5 off grid solar mini grid.
Supervised and monitored the implementation of different renewable energy projects.
Feasibility and detail survey and technical designs of renewable energy projects.

ASSIGNMENT UNDERTAKEN AS EXPERT

Job title: Individual Consultant From: 10,Nov 2016 To: 10, Dec 2016
Employer Renewable Energy for Rural Livelihood Program (RERL)/AEPC, UNDP, GEF. Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Name of Assignment: Preparation of BoQ, Estimate, Drawings and technical specifications of Hydro-Mechanical
and Electro-Mechanical equipments of Middle Phawa Mini Hydropower Project (500kW), Sikaicha VDC, Taplejung.
Activities Survey, drawing, design, optimization of 11kV Transmission and 0.4kV Distribution network as per
Performed. guidelines of Nepal Electricity Authority(NEA) for Middle Phawa Mini Hydropower Project (500kW),
Sikaicha VDC, Taplejung.
Review of design of electro mechanical equipments and switchyard.
Technical specifications prepared for electro-mechanical, switchyard components, transmission and
distribution network.
Job title: Individual Consultant From: 10,Aug 2016 To: 10, Oct 2016
Employer Renewable Energy for Rural Livelihood Program (RERL)/AEPC, UNDP, GEF. Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Name of Assignment: Conduction of Technical Survey for 11kV Transmission and 0.4kV Distribution System for
Phawa Khola Mini Hydropower Project (360kW), Sikaicha VDC, Taplejung, Nepal.
Activities Survey, drawing, design, optimization of 11kV Transmission and 0.4kV Distribution network as per
Performed. guidelines of Nepal Electricity Authority(NEA) for Middle Phawa Mini Hydropower Project (360kW),
Sikaicha VDC, Taplejung.
Review of design of electro mechanical equipments and switchyard.
Technical specifications prepared for electro-mechanical, switchyard components, transmission and
distribution network.
Job title: Individual Consultant From: 10,April 2016 To: 25,April 2016
Employer Renewable Energy for Rural Livelihood Program (RERL)/AEPC, UNDP, GEF. Khumatar, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Name of Assignment: Preparation of Technical Specification for Control and Protection of Taplejung Mini Grid
Development Project.
Activities Design, drawing, optimization and cost estimation of 11kV mini grid network with alternate layout and also
Performed. their internal architectural design of control panal of each power house for grid connection.
Prepared technical and financial due diligence and tender documents for Taplejung Mini/Micro hydropower
grid interconnection project, supported by Kabeli Transmission Project-Rural Enhanced Energy Services
(World Bank).

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office Package, Arc View GIS, C, C++, Mat lab, AutoCAD.

I, the undersigned, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief Yes No

(i) This CV correctly describes my qualifications and my experience

(ii) I am employed by the Executing or the Implementing Agency

(iii) I am a close relative of a current ADB staff member

(iv) I am the spouse of a current ADB staff member

(v) I am a former ADB staff member.

If yes, I retired from ADB over 12 months ago

(vi) I am part of the team who wrote the terms of reference for this
Consulting services assignment.

(vii) I am sanctioned (not eligible for engagement) by ADB.

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I understand that any willful misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.

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