TSHERING DORJI
Bentley,WA
Summary
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief Program Officer
Department of Local Governance, Home Affairs Ministry, Royal Government of Bhutan
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Formulated Departmental five-year plans, project proposal for programs and monitoring its implementation and evaluation.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored strategic plans, programs, policies, and systems for local government to meet overall institutional goals and objectives.
- Finalized programs and activities with head of department.
- Developed, implemented, administered, participated, and collaborated in local governance policy research and analysis.
- Developed policies and provided advice and information concerning areas of local government planning.
- Prepared discussion papers on policy and planning matters.
- Coordinated policy formulation, review and evaluation of policy matters in collaboration with strategic stakeholders.
- Coordinated implementation of policies and practices with central and local government.
- Underwent nation’s service for COVID-19 pandemic in southern Bhutan.
- Worked as secretariat to Southern COVID-19 Task Force.
Senior Program Officer
Department of Local Governance, Home Affairs Ministry, Royal Government of Bhutan
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed project proposal for European Union funded program, Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, and Japan International Cooperation Agency, and overseeing management of projects.
- Collaborated with training partners and local NGO’s in strengthening local governance.
- Managed and executed projects in local governance with relevant partners and stakeholders.
- Drafted and participated in development of policy documents and reports.
- Developed strategies and practices for good local governance.
- Established measures and system for social accountability in local government.
- Supervised implementation of organisational directives and plans.
- Completed Decentralization and Local Governance project phase I.
- Underwent nation’s service for COVID-19 pandemic in southern Bhutan.
Program Officer
Department of Local Governance, Home Affairs Ministry, Royal Government of Bhutan
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Implemented Decentralisation and Local Governance project phase I.
- Coordinated and collaborated with local governments in capacity building programs.
- Advocated and educated local government leaders on policies, plans and laws.
- Consulted various stakeholders and local governments on assessments studies to improve functioning of local government.
Labour Protection Officer
Department of Labour, Ministry of Labour & Human Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed policies and plans to promote workplace harmony and cooperation.
- Developed, implemented, and reviewed Labour legislations including occupational health and safety rules and regulations.
- Provided advice and information to employers and employees about their rights and obligations under Labour and Employment Act, Occupational Health and Safety regulation, and Working condition regulations.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored programs minimising workplace accidents/incidents.
- Developing and implementing plan and program to protect vulnerable workers.
- Drafted policy guidelines and rules in line with the international conventions such as CEDAW, Worst Forms of Child Labour, Minimum Age and coordinated with relevant stakeholders.
- Reviewed, revised and implemented occupational health and safety plans.
- Conducted capacity building of safety officer and worker.
- Recorded and investigated injuries and accidents/incidents, and report safety performance.
- Investigated nature and causes of labour dispute and assist parties to reach resolution to their dispute.
- Coordinated rehabilitation and return of injured workers back to workplace.
Assistant Labour Officer
Department of Labour, Ministry of Labour & Human Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Advocated and educated employers and employees on Labour legislations
- Created awareness and promoted ergonomic workplace principles and work activities to needs of employees.
- Advised and enforced labour legislations.
- Inspected and audited workplaces, processes, plant, and chemical and physical hazards for compliance with Labour legislations and standards.
- Recorded and investigated injuries and reported safety performance.
Education
Masters in Community Development -
Murdoch University
WA, Australia01.2023
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration -
Royal Institute of Management
Thimphu, Bhutan01.2010
Bachelor of Arts -
Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan
Trashigang, Bhutan06.2009
Skills
- Team player
- Adaptable to different works
- Good communicator
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, decision-making and problem solving
- IT literate
- Office management
- Event coordination
Accomplishments
- Recipient of prestigious Royal award for extraordinary service to the country during Covid-19 Pandemic from His Majesty the King.
- Recipient of bronze medal for the dedicated ten-year service from the Royal Civil Service Commission of Bhutan.
References
- Melam Zangpo, Chief Program Officer, Department of Local Governance, Ministry of Home Affairs, 02-338981
- Jit Tshering, Professor, Royal Institute of Management, Simtokha, Thimphu, Bhutan, 02-351013
Timeline
Deputy Chief Program Officer
Department of Local Governance, Home Affairs Ministry, Royal Government of Bhutan
04.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Program Officer
Department of Local Governance, Home Affairs Ministry, Royal Government of Bhutan
01.2020 - 04.2021
Program Officer
Department of Local Governance, Home Affairs Ministry, Royal Government of Bhutan
07.2018 - 01.2020
Labour Protection Officer
Department of Labour, Ministry of Labour & Human Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan
07.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Labour Officer
Department of Labour, Ministry of Labour & Human Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan
01.2011 - 01.2016
Masters in Community Development -
Murdoch University
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration -
Royal Institute of Management
Bachelor of Arts -
Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan
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