Rajendra Ghimire

Rajendra Ghimire is currently serving as the Academic Planning Coordinator. He holds an MSc in Global Development and Planning Management as well as an MA in International Relations. His academic achievements are well-regarded within the academic community, and his expertise in academic planning and management is highly valued.

Rajendra Ghimire is an accomplished academic professional currently serving as the Academic Planning Coordinator at Lumbini Buddhist University. With a strong foundation in program coordination, he oversees the Master in International Relations and Peace Studies, ensuring the program’s administration and operation align with academic goals and standards. His responsibilities include curriculum development, faculty coordination, student support, admissions oversight, quality assurance, budget management, event planning, stakeholder engagement, and comprehensive reporting. Rajendra’s strategic approach ensures the program maintains its relevance and academic rigor while supporting both faculty and students in their academic endeavors.

In addition to his role at Lumbini Buddhist University, Mr. Ghimire serves as an advisor and consultant for Elite Acme Consultancy in Harare, Zimbabwe. In this capacity, he assists governments, companies, investors, political parties, and civil society organizations across various sectors. He excels in developing and implementing strategies to address political, regulatory, and public policy challenges, providing high-quality analytical content and sound strategic advice.

Mr.Ghimire’s professional journey also includes significant experience as an Executive Admin & International Relations Officer at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor at Lumbini Buddhist University, where he managed projects from ideation to delivery, led secretarial and administrative teams, and improved internal controls and administrative procedures. His early career as an English Education teacher at Sungabha Public Higher Secondary School showcased his ability to plan and deliver well-structured lessons, encourage high performance learning skills, and promote positive study attitudes, significantly increasing academic scores and setting high standards of behavior among students.

Master of Science in Global Development and Planning Management

• Specialization: Development Management
• Institution: University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway
• Years Attended: 2019-2021

Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy

• Institution: Mid-Western University, Nepal
• Years Attended: 2015-2017

Bachelor of Education in English Education

• Institution: Annapurna Model College, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
• Years Attended: 2010-2015

Program Coordinator

Lumbini Buddhist University (2023 August- Present)

Program coordinator of Master in International Relations and Peace Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Oversee the administration and operation of the Master’s program, ensuring alignment with academic goals and standards.
• Curriculum Development: Design, review, and update the program curriculum to maintain relevance and academic rigor.
• Faculty Coordination: Collaborate with faculty members to ensure effective delivery of courses and support for academic activities.
• Student Support: Provide guidance and support to students, including academic advising, career counseling, and conflict resolution.
• Admissions Oversight: Manage the admissions process, including recruitment strategies, application reviews, and student selection.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and ensure the quality and effectiveness of the program through continuous assessment and improvement initiatives.
• Budget Management: Prepare and manage the program’s budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and financial sustainability.
• Event Planning: Organize seminars, workshops, and conferences related to International Relations and Peace Studies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including academic partners, alumni, and industry professionals.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare comprehensive reports on program activities, achievements, and areas for improvement, and maintain accurate records of program operations.

Academic Planning Coordinator (2023 August- Present)

Lumbini Buddhist University

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development: Design and update curricula in collaboration with faculty and academic committees.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure academic programs meet quality standards and accreditation requirements.
• Resource Allocation: Allocate resources effectively to support academic programs and initiatives.

• Strategic Academic Planning: Develop and implement long-term academic plans and programs.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze academic data to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes.
  • Faculty Support: Provide guidance and support to faculty members in academic planning and curriculum development.
  • Policy Implementation: Implement academic policies and procedures to maintain consistency and compliance.
  • Program Evaluation: Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and suggest improvements.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with various stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and external partners, to achieve academic goals.
  • Reporting: Prepare and present reports on academic planning and program performance to university leadership.

Advisor and Consultant 

Elite Acme Consultancy, Harare, Zimbabwe 

Year: 2023- Present

• Assist governments, companies, investors, political parties, and civil society organizations across diverse sectors.
• Develop and implement strategies to address political, regulatory, and public policy challenges.
• Provided high-quality analytical content and politically and economically sound strategies.

Executive Admin & International Relations Officer 

Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Lumbini Buddhist University, Lumbini, Nepal 

Years: April 2018 – September 2019

• Managed projects from ideation to delivery, including admission strategies, recruitment, and international collaborations.
• Led secretarial and administrative teams to complete marketing campaigns, academic projects, and student services.
• Edited and published various organizational documents and identified improvements in internal controls and administrative procedures, reducing meeting time by 35% and incorrectly handled tasks by 45%.

Teacher, English Education 

Sungabha Public Higher Secondary School, Sainamaina, Rupandehi, Nepal 

Years: April 2012 – April 2014

Teacher, English Education 

• Planned and delivered well-structured lessons tailored to student abilities.
• Encouraged High Performance Learning skills and increased academic scores by 30%.
• Promoted high standards of behavior and positive study attitudes.

Assessed and monitored student progress and provided accurate information to parents

• Director, LEO Club of Sainamaina (2015-2018)
• LEO Club Workshop and District Handover Program (2017)
• The Bhawanipur Education Society College, Assembly of Nations Conference, Kolkata, India (2018)
• National Youth Conference (2016, Kathmandu)
• Conference “Revisiting Nepal Foreign Policy in Changing Global Power Structure” (April 2017, Kathmandu)

• Conference on Asian Natural Philosophy, Lumbini Buddhist University, Lumbini, Nepal 2019.
• SDG Conference 2022, Bergen, Norway
• Faculty Professional Development Training, 2024, Lumbini Buddhist University.