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Sonam Choden

Torrens,ACT

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Planning Officer

Department of Planning, Budget and Performance
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • In 2021, worked at the National Grievance Redressal Desk during the lock down in the country due to Covid-19 pandemic. Coordinate and oversee the formulation of long-term perspective and medium-term development plans of the Local Governments in the country
  • Participate in donor coordination meetings to ensure that resources are mobilized in line with the national priorities
  • Participate in programming and budgeting of Local Government programs and plans and ensuring their linkage with overall national priorities
  • Support Local Government in formulation of development projects and coordinating review for approval
  • Monitor and evaluate development programme and outcomes through a standard M&E system; conduct annual, Mid-term and terminal Reviews of planned activities.

Planning Officer

Local Government Administration, Paro Bhutan
01.2017 - 12.2020
  • Coordinate the annual planning and budgeting of the Local government administration.
  • Maintained up-to-date reports of developmental plans and programs to inform planning decisions and strategies.
  • Accelerated information flow and guidance from senior leaders to synchronize and unite efforts.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients, community members, and colleagues alike, fostering collaborative problem-solving environments.

Assistant Planning Officer

Local Government Administration, Chhukha, Bhutan
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • Assist the Planning officer in formulation of Local government developmental plans and programs.
  • Assist the Planning Officer in coordination implementation, monitoring and reporting of developmental plans and programs of the local government.

Education

Master of Environmental Management and Development -

Australian National University
ACT
06.2024

Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration -

Royal Institute of Management
Bhutan
12.2011

Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Environmental studies -

Sherubtse College
Bhutan
06.2010

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Computer Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Punctual
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-Solving
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Residentialaddress

8 Davies Place, Torrens, ACT, 2607

Emailaddress

sonsden@gmail.com

Timeline

Senior Planning Officer

Department of Planning, Budget and Performance
01.2021 - 05.2022

Planning Officer

Local Government Administration, Paro Bhutan
01.2017 - 12.2020

Assistant Planning Officer

Local Government Administration, Chhukha, Bhutan
01.2012 - 12.2016

Master of Environmental Management and Development -

Australian National University

Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration -

Royal Institute of Management

Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Environmental studies -

Sherubtse College
Sonam Choden