Udhab Raj Subedi
About Udhab Raj Subedi
Udhab Raj Subedi is a Housing, Land and Property Officer currently working with Catholic Relief Services in Kavrepalanchok District, Nepal. He has extensive experience in housing reconstruction and social mobilization, having held various roles in organizations such as SEEDS India, World Vision, and UN-Habitat.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Udhab Raj Subedi serves as the Housing, Land and Property Officer at Catholic Relief Services since 2020. In this role, he operates in Kavrepalanchok District, Nepal. His responsibilities include facilitating monthly reflection and review events to assess achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. He also develops project guidelines to support housing reconstruction activities in urban settlements, ensuring alignment with national and local housing, land, and property rights policies.
Previous Experience at SEEDS India
Prior to his current position, Udhab Raj Subedi worked at SEEDS India as the Team Coordinator for the Housing Reconstruction Programme from 2018 to 2019. During his nine-month tenure in Gorkha, Nepal, he coordinated with local leadership and the Urban working group to assess pilot areas, identify challenges, and propose solutions in line with housing, land, and property policies. He also monitored the capacity needs of staff and provided technical assistance to partner organizations.
Background in Livelihood and Shelter Programs
Udhab Raj Subedi has a diverse background in livelihood and shelter programs. He worked as a District Livelihood Officer at World Vision from 2016 to 2017 in Sindhupalchok. Additionally, he served as a Social Mobilization Officer for UN-Habitat from 2015 to 2016, focusing on shelter provision for vulnerable populations. His experience also includes a role as a District Coordinator for Housing Access to Finance at Louis Berger from 2019 to 2020 and as a Quality Assurance Officer for Safer Housing at CARE from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Qualifications in Anthropology
Udhab Raj Subedi holds a Master's Degree in Anthropology from Tribhuvan University, which he completed between 2005 and 2008. This academic background has equipped him with a strong understanding of social dynamics and cultural contexts, which he applies in his professional roles related to housing and land issues.
Workshops and Community Engagement
Throughout his career, Udhab Raj Subedi has organized communal and government-level workshops aimed at enhancing housing, land, and property responses. These workshops focus on actionable deliverables and incorporate legal elements to ensure effective engagement and solutions for the communities he serves.