Sudip Bhattarai
Private Sector Engagement, Gender Empowerment & Responsible Business Specialist
14+ Years of proven cross-sector leadership spanning UN development agencies (UN Women, UNDP) and manufacturing enterprise management. Expertise in Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), GRP, WEPs, and MSME market linkages in Nepal.
Sudip Bhattarai
Private Sector Engagement & Responsible Business Consultant
UN Women Nepal | Ex-UNDP Nepal
UN Women Nepal — EWPN Programme
Private Sector Engagement Consultant, Sudurpashchim Province
About Sudip Bhattarai
A dynamic management and development professional with 14+ years of cross-sector impact in Nepal.
Professional Dossier
Private Sector Engagement Consultant | UN Women Nepal & Ex-UNDP
Dynamic management and development professional with over 14 years of experience in private sector management, business development, sales and marketing, manufacturing operations, private sector engagement, women's economic empowerment, and responsible business practices. Proven expertise in building strategic partnerships with businesses, government agencies, financial institutions, cooperatives, and development partners. Extensive experience working with UNDP and UN Women on Business and Human Rights (B+HR), Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), Gender Responsive Procurement (GRP), Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs), market systems development, and women-led enterprise promotion. Strong track record in stakeholder engagement, capacity building, market linkage facilitation, policy advocacy, and business growth strategies.
Pioneered HRDD guidelines, GESI assessments, and Grievance Handling Mechanisms aligned with UNGPs and Nepal's NAP.
Promoting Gender Responsive Procurement (GRP) and Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) across private sector organizations.
Facilitating market linkages for women-led MSMEs with hotels, supermarkets, wholesalers, and commercial banks.
5+ years managing polymer recycling plant operations (LDPE/HDPE/PET), HR, procurement, and FMCG sales networks.
Location & Personal
Language Proficiency
MBA in Marketing & HR
Dual Specialization in Business Management & Human Resources
Skills & Expertise
Multi-disciplinary capabilities across UN policy frameworks, business development, plant operations, and market linkages.
UN & Responsible Business
Policy advocacy, UNGPs alignment, and responsible governance
Private Sector & Market Linkage
Strengthening market systems, buyer-seller networks, and access to finance
Operations & Supply Chain
Plant management, manufacturing workflow, and procurement optimization
Sales, Marketing & Facilitation
Brand building, multi-tier distribution networks, and capacity building
Work Experience
Proven track record of high-impact leadership across UN agencies, industrial manufacturing, and corporate marketing.
Private Sector Engagement Consultant
UN Women Nepal
- •Lead private sector engagement initiatives under the Empowered Women Prosperous Nepal (EWPN) Programme.
- •Facilitate direct market linkages between women-led MSMEs, cooperatives, producer groups, hotels, supermarkets, wholesalers, and corporate buyers.
- •Support women entrepreneurs in business planning, branding, packaging, digital marketing, sales, and scaling.
- •Drive institutional adoption of Gender Responsive Procurement (GRP) and Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) across private sector firms.
- •Engage chambers of commerce, business associations, financial institutions, and local governments to bolster women's economic rights.
- •Facilitate buyer-seller networking, deliver coaching on access to finance, and author Provincial Business Scaling & Market Linkage Plans.
Project Officer (Private Sector Engagement) Business & Human Rights
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal
- •Co-developed the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Checklist & Guidelines for private sector companies in partnership with FNCCI.
- •Supported technical drafting of the Grievance Handling Mechanism Toolkit and updated the Training Manual on UNGPs and Nepal's NAP on B+HR.
- •Designed Training Manual on GESI in Business & Human Rights and executed technical GESI assessments for private-sector companies.
- •Coordinated across all three tiers of government (Federal MoLESS/OPMCM, Provincial Ministries, and Local Bodies) for policy alignment.
- •Delivered one-to-one coaching sessions for private enterprise supply chains to adopt responsible business practices.
- •Supported daily operations of the B+HR Secretariat, high-level consultations, note-taking, and technical reporting.
Manager - Operations, HR & Administration
Sona Polymers Industries Pvt. Ltd.
- •Managed end-to-end plant operations including production planning, shift management, manpower allocation, procurement, and quality control.
- •Supervised recycling and manufacturing processes for LDPE, HDPE, PP, PET, and PVC, significantly boosting throughput and recovery efficiency.
- •Implemented preventive maintenance protocols reducing machine downtime and optimizing material utilization KPIs.
- •Managed complete HR life-cycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, labor relations, and administrative compliance).
- •Formulated raw material import strategies, managed supply chains, and analyzed financial performance for budgeting and audits.
Assistant Manager - Marketing, Branding, Sales and Distribution
Yashoda Foods Pvt. Ltd.
- •Contributed to the evolution and brand positioning of instant noodles under Yashoda Foods.
- •Developed end-to-end branding identity including logo, packaging, shelf visibility, and market messaging.
- •Conducted detailed market research on consumer preferences and competitor dynamics in the instant noodle sector.
- •Created high-engagement promotional campaigns, consumer contests, and retail trade loyalty programs.
- •Supported distributor networks and aligned sales efforts with point-of-sale visibility strategies.
Sales Officer
S.M.V. Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
- •Led sales teams across regional territories to achieve and exceed annual beverage sales targets.
- •Established and expanded distributor and retailer networks, ensuring primary and secondary route coverage.
- •Analyzed competitor market share, introduced new product lines, and maintained distributor relations.
Assistant Manager - Marketing, Branding, Sales and Distribution
LBF Publication Pvt. Ltd.
- •Appointed new booksellers, dealers, and regional distributors based on financial assessment and capacity.
- •Promoted national-level educational initiatives like 'School Ka Mahasangram' and Teachers Training Programs.
- •Executed targeted promotional drives to maximize institutional registrations and target fulfillment.
Management Trainee / Procurement Assistant
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL)
- •Collected and verified vendor information for industrial procurement within the Material Management Department.
- •Generated inquiries for raw materials and assisted in managing high-value industrial tender workflows.
Key Policy & Toolkits
Co-authored and designed foundational guidelines for UN agencies, business federations (FNCCI), and government stakeholders.
Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Checklist & Guidelines
Co-developed the foundational HRDD Checklist and Guidelines empowering Nepalese businesses to assess, prevent, and mitigate human rights risks across corporate operations and supply chains.
Grievance Handling Mechanism Toolkit for Businesses
Formulated practical grievance redressal mechanisms tailored for private sector enterprises, ensuring rights-respecting workplace environments and accessible remediation channels.
GESI in Business & Human Rights Training Manual
Designed and updated high-impact training modules integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) within UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
Provincial Business Scaling & Market Linkage Plans
Formulated strategic Provincial Business Scaling plans under the EWPN Programme to connect women-led MSMEs with major buyers, hotels, supermarkets, and commercial banks.
Education & Languages
Advanced management degrees and trilingual communication capabilities supporting multi-country stakeholder engagement.
Formal Education
MBA in Marketing & Human Resource (H.R)
Dual Specialization
Management Graduate Studies
Bachelor of Administration Management (B.A. Management)
Administration & General Management
Undergraduate Degree Program
Trilingual Skills
Connect & Collaborate
Reach out directly for private sector partnerships, B+HR consultation, GRP/WEPs adoption, or executive advisory.
Email Address
Direct Inbox
Phone & WhatsApp
Nepal (+977)
Current Base
Kathmandu & Lalitpur
Mahalaxmi 4, Imadol Lalitpur, Bagmati, Nepal