Binay Basyal

Provided strategic oversight and operational leadership for 10+ country programs, strengthening financial controls, safeguarding, and legal compliance while leading regional business development with EU and UN partners.

Directed national strategy and multi-sector emergency response during the 2024 Sudan conflict escalation, overseeing Protection, Health and Shelter programs and securing expanded donor funding under access and security constraints.

Established country presence and launched protection operations across Darfur, Blue Nile and Red Sea, securing multi-year EU and German government grants and advancing humanitarian access through engagement with armed actors and authorities.

Directed a $15M humanitarian portfolio across Health, WASH and Food Security with 250+ staff, achieving zero audit findings by strengthening finance, HR and compliance systems and securing multi-year renewals from major donors.

Managed 450+ staff across cross-border and in-country operations in NES and Iraq, expanded cash and livelihoods programming, and strengthened monitoring, accountability and security continuity plans during escalations.

Expanded operations across Ninewa, Baghdad and Anbar, doubling the portfolio to $20M, securing major funding from GIZ, Irish Aid and WFP, and leading COVID-19 emergency response while promoting staff wellbeing.

Co-led national strategy development and integrated peacebuilding into program design, securing OFDA and GIZ funding and expanding programmatic reach to additional governorates.

Scaled the Iraq portfolio to €12M, expanded programming to Kirkuk and Baghdad, and introduced disability inclusion and disaster risk reduction initiatives while leading external evaluations and strategic reviews.

Led BPRM-funded DRR and livelihoods projects for returnees, overseeing field implementation and coordination with local stakeholders to support reintegration.

Developed a governance assessment model for a 3MDG health project, strengthening program governance and technical oversight across project sites.

Managed maternal and child health programs in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, overseeing implementation, partnerships and program quality.

Supported civil society organizations in advocacy and policy influence, strengthening governance capacities and engagement with duty-bearers.

Strengthened civil society engagement on governance reforms, providing technical support and capacity building to local partners.

Led child-focused area development programs with 50+ staff, managing program delivery, budgets and community engagement to improve child wellbeing.

Completed a Master of Arts in Rural Development at Tribhuvan University focusing on rural development policy and program management.