CURRICULUM VITAE
 Amrit Yonjan -Tamang

1. NAME     :AMRIT YONJAN-TAMANG
2. CONTRACT ADDRESS
Permanent     : Tilpung Katahare VDC-6, Tale Namsa, Dist. - Ramechhap, Zone - Zanakpur
Present          :Old Baneswore-Height, Kathmandu
                      Phone: 0097-01-4489204 (Res); Mobile: 98510-82503
Mailing          : P.B. No. 7802, SAGUN
                      Kathmandu, Nepal.
E-mail            :amrityonjan@yahoo.com
3. ACADEMIC DATA     

• Masters in Linguistics (specialization in Literacy) from University Campus, Kirtipur, Tribhuwan University in 1999 (dissertation in TAMANG NOMINAL MORPHOLOGY, April 2003)
• Bachelors in Social Sciences English and Political Science as major subjects from Tribhuvan University in 1989
• Higher Secondary in Social Sciences History, Economics and Political Science as major subjects from Salkiya Vikram Vidyalaya, Howrah under West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (10+2), Calcutta, West Bengal, India in 1978
• Secondary Education from Ambika Hindi High School, Sibpur, Howrah under West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, Calcutta, West Bengal, India in 1976.

4. NOMINATIONS

• Nominated member (2007) in Distance Education /Open Learning Programme Subject Sub-Committee, National Centre for Educational Development (NCED), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur by National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities (NFDIN)
• Nominated member (2006-2007) in Language Development Sub-Committee, Language Division by Royal Nepal Academy, Kamaladi, Kathmandu
• Nominated member (1998-2001) in Task Force for Primary Level Tamang Textbook Development, His Majesty's Government, Ministry of Education, Curriculum Development Center (CDC), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur.
• Nominated as a member (1997) in Primary Education Curriculum (Tamang Language) Development Task Force by His Majesty's Government, Ministry of Education Curriculum Development Center (CDC), Sanuthimi, Bhaktapur.
• Nominated as a member (1994) in National Language Policy and Recommendation Commission formed by His Majesty's Government of Nepal, Ministry of Education and Culture Kathmandu, Nepal.

5. At Present - 'National Technical Advisor' in Bilingual Education Project, Nepal

• Work starting from 23 April 2007 for two and half years as a National Technical Advisor in Bilingual Education Project, Department of Education, Inclusive Educations Section, Sanothimi, Bhaktapursupported by Finland Government. It is pilot program on Bilingual Teaching in the schools of the country and never before in the history of education in Nepal.

6. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIECNE 'A' (Language & Linguistics)

April-May'07 Consulting Team Member

• At present (April-May 2007) working as a Consulting Team Member of Janajati Thematic Team to develop 'Inclusion Chapter on Janajati in Three Years Interim Planning' of National Planning Commission, Nepal Government supported by Enable State Program (ESP), DFID .

Feb 05-Apr '05 Consulting Team Member

• Worked as a linguistic consultant in Study of 24 Highly Marginalized Janajatis (HMJs)
   Phase I: Rapid Participatory Appraisal-Livelihood and Need Assessment Study of HMJs. Report submitted to 'Janajati Empowerment Project (JEP)', Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN), Lalitpur and supported by Enable State Program (ESP), DFID. Team Leader: Dr. Krishna Bahadur Bhattachan.

April '05-Jun '05 Consulting Team Member

• Worked as a linguistic consultant in Baseline Study of Adivasis / Janajatis in National development: Major Issues, Constraints and Opportunities (Plan of Action proposed for the Tenth Five-Years Plan 2003-2007). Report submitted to Enable State Program, DFID and project conducted through Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS). Team Leader: Dr. Chaitanya Subba.

2000-2007 Free Lance Linguistic Consultant

• Working (March-May 2007) to develop Non-Formal Education (Adult) Textbook in Tamang Language for Center for Non-Formal Education, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur.
• Working (March-April 2007) as a Linguistic Consultant to develop basic writing system in Thakali - 'Thakali Phonemes Identification' and 'Standardization' in Devanagari and Thakali Primary Education Curriculum (I-IV) and Thakali Primers for Class I & II (2007) for Thakali Sewa Samiti, Central Office, Kathmandu
• Working as a Linguistic Consultant to develop basic writing system in Nachhiring Language - 'Nachhiring Phonemes Identification' and 'Standardization' in Devanagari and Participatory compilation of basic Nachhiring-Nepali Dictionary and Nachhiring-Grammar (2007) with mother-tongue speakers for Nachhiring Rodung Sakham, Kathmandu. It is a participatory study.
• Worked as a Linguistic Consultant to develop basic writing system in Athapahare Language - 'Phonemes Identification' and 'Standardization' in Devanagari (2006) and Participatory compilation of Athapaharia-Nepali Dictionary with mother-tongue speakers for Athapaharia Kirat Rai Samaj, Dhankuta Municipality, Dhankuta. It is a participatory study.
• Worked as a Linguistic Consultant to develop basic writing system in Chamling -'Phonemes Identification' and 'Standardization' in Devanagari (2002) and Chamling-Nepali Dictionary (2059) for National Committee of Development for Nationalities, Anamnagar, KTM.
• Worked as a Linguistic Consulted to develop Kulung Primer I (as optional Subject) for Primary Level (2001) for Kulung Language and Cultural Development Community, KTM
• Worked as a Linguistic Consultant to develop basic writing system in Kulung -'Phonemes Identification' and 'Standardization' in Devanagari (2057), and basic Kulung-Nepali Dictionary and basic Kulung Grammar (2000) for National Committee of Development for Nationalities, Anamnagar, KTM. It is a participatory study.
• Worked as a Linguistic Consultant to develop Kulung Non-Formal Education (Adult) Package 'Namsang' & Instructional materials Namsang Sahayogi Pustika (2000) in Kulung Language for Kulung Language & Cultural Development Community.
• Study visit for Identification of Tamang Phonemes and develop Tamang Scripts in Central Institute of Indian Languages (CILL), Mysor, South India in June 1996 for two weeks

1999-'02 Tamang Textbook Writer

• Worked as a Task Force Member and developed Tamang Primers - Yhangla Gyot (Our Language) for grade I-V as an optional subject (1998-2001) for Curriculum Development Centre (CDC), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur.
• Worked as Task Force Member and developed 'Tamang Primary Education Curriculum' (1997) for Curriculum Development Centre (CDC), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur.
• Developed Non-formal Adult Educational Package in Tamang Language entitled Chharthim (New Path) Vol. I & II and Instructional Material (1992-'93) for Action Aid Nepal, Lazimpart, KTM.

7. PROFESSIONAL DATA 'B' (Community Development and Action Research)
04 May - 3 Aug '06 Team Leader

• Worked as a Team Leader in Athapaharia Folklore and Folk-life Study Project, Dhankuta.Conducted by Nepali Folklore Society, Kathmandu. Project Director: Prof Tulsi Diwas supported by Finland Government

• This field study was conducted in Dhankuta District by a group of high-level researchers as 'Folk language and Folk Communication' by a Linguist (1), 'Folk Literature and Performing Arts' by a Folklorist (1), 'Material Folk Culture and Folk Heritage' by a Human Geographer (1) and 'Socio-Cultural Folklife and Folkways' by an Anthropologist (1) with latest sophisticated instruments.

15 May- 28 June '05 Consultant

• Worked as a consultant to conduct PRA Planning and Community Mobilization of Highly Marginalized Groups (Danuwar, Majhi and Bote) of Siraha, Saptari, Udaipur and Sindhuli Districts for 'Janajati Empowerment Project (JEP)', Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN), Lalitpur and financial supported by Enable State Program, DFID.

Key Responsibility

• Develop different social mobilization, planning and PRA tolls and methodology and train the group mobilizers in these respects in order to take the assigned job responsibilities.
• Participate and guide the team members, enumerators and group mobilizers in the fields from the beginning to the end of the study
• Prepare guidelines to implement different projects such as saving and credit, pig/ goat farming and other income generating activities for the main and sub-Committees.
• Work closely with the Project Coordinator to undertake the fieldwork as well as to prepare the reports and submit to Janajati Empowerment Project (JEP) accordingly.

April '05-Sept '05 Project Coordinator 

• Worked as a Project Coordinator in Study on the Effectiveness of Prevention Programs Against Trafficking of Women and Children and the Status of Rehabilitation Centers supported by British Embassy, Lazimpat, Kathmandu and project conducted through SAGUN, a national NGO, Kathmandu

June '03 - March '05 Project Coordinator

• Worked as a Project Coordinator in 'School and Community Health Project' in 15 VDCs of Southern Kavre of Central Nepal (Highly Conflict Area) supported by His Majesty's Government of Nepal and Japan International Cooperative Agency (JICA) / Japan Medical Association (JMA). Project implemented through 'SAGUN', a National NGO, KTM.

Key Responsibility:

• To take initiatives for successful project designing, planning and implementation;
• To appoint staffs as required by the proposal and provide orientation classes for them;
• To facilitate situation analysis, planning, monitoring, supervision and evaluation of the entire project related activities and to assist the staffs;
• To co-ordinate different programs and liaise with all stakeholders;
• To co-ordinate to conduct training on identified issues and programs;
• To facilitate staffs to strengthen the existing Community Based Organizations;
• To make sustainable relationship with Japan Medical Association (JMA) and develop required working plan, budget and reports;
• To facilitate and select the proposals submitted by stakeholders of the peripheral Village Development Committees (VDCs) and propose to JMA, Kathmandu Office
• Prepare guidelines to implement different projects such as saving and credit, pig/ goat farming and other income generating activities for the main and sub-Committees.
• To ensure adequate documentation of the activities and prepare different reports as required.

April-July '03 Team Leader

• Worked in Participatory Socio-economic Baseline Study of Mainstreaming Gender Equity Program (MGEP), HMG/N & UNDP 30 selected VDCS of 10 MGEP program districts for MGEP, HMG/N and UNDP, Krishna Gully, Lalitpur. Project conducted through Fourth World Networks

Jan-Feb 2003 Team Leader

• Worked in PRA Baseline Survey in Dhanusha District/ for The Leprosy Mission Hospital, Annandaban, Lalitpur. Project conducted through SAGUN

Aug-Dec 2002 Team Leader

• Worked in Organizations Working Against Trafficking of women and Children in South Asia, Resource Directory Project financial supported by CARITAS, Nepal,Dhobighat, Lalitpur. Project conducted through Fourth World Network.

January -2002 Team Leader

• Worked as team leader organizing and conducting Regional Level Dissemination Seminar on Older People's Situation in Nepal in Biratnagar (Eastern Development Region), Pokhra (Western Development Region), Nepalgunj (Mid-Western Development Region) and Dhangadi (Far-Western Development Region) with the participation of Chairperson of District Development Committee, Chief District Officer, representatives of NGOs and INGOs respective districts and Senior Citizen of the respective regions for NEPAN, Newbaneswor and HelpAge International.

April-2001 Field Coordinator

• Worked in Participatory Research on Older People's Situation in Nepal (Eastern Dev. Region) (PROPSIN) Project, and Report Writing for NEPAN New Baneswore & HelpAge International, London.

May-July 2001 Assist. Researcher

• Worked in Development Anthropology for Bagmati Integrated Watershed Management Program. Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, HMG/N and Commission for European Communities, Babar Mahal, KTM.

Nov-Dec 2000 Report Analyst

• Worked in A Report of Impact Studies on Tamang Rituals (Nepali) for Jugal Community Development Forum, Taramarang, Sindhupalchok.

Jan. 2000 Research Associate

• Worked in Collaborative Research on Tamang Ethno-History, Anthropological Department, Cornell University, USA with Prof. David Holmberg, Prof. Kathryn S March, Cornell University and PHD student Mukta S. Lama and paper presented jointly in Cornell University, Ithaca, USA. 

June 1999 Field Researcher

• Worked in Searching for Poor People's Voice on Poverty in Nepal, by Nepal Participatory Action Networking (NEPAN), KTM.

1997-1998 Researcher Team Member

• Worked in Tamang Indigenous Knowledge: Contribution to Forest Management and Participatory Development, Studies among Tamang of Nepal Central Himalayas. SAGUN, Kathmandu, Nepal and submitted to Dr. K. Sealand, Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich.

8. TRAINING RECEIVED AND CONDUCTED
     Some of the major topics of the training received and conducted are show in table :

And also accustomed with and practicing different tools and techniques such as PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal), AIA (Appreciative Inquiry Appraisal), SWOC/T Analysis, Social Analysis and Linguistic Human Rights Advocacy
9. WRITING, EDITING & PUBLISHING
I.  PUBLISHED BOOKS
2006 AD        Nepalka Bhasaharuko Pahichan, Bartaman Sthiti ra Bhasabikas Yojana (Identification and Present Situation of Languages of Nepal and Language Planning), pp 96 published by Indigenous Linguistics Society of Nepal, Kathmandu.
2006 AD        Tamang Pahichanka Sandarbhaharu (Contexts of Tamang People)pp 336published by DR Public Housing, Kathmandu
2006 AD        Tamang Sahityako Itihas (History of Tamang Literature) to be published by Nepal Academy
2061 BS         Ngyau Ngyau Suri (Tamang Nursery Rhymes) published by Sengjang-Dazang Publication
2060 BS         Sangmose Mrangba Namsa (A village seen by Sangmo) for adult learners published by Tamang Language and Literature Council, Kathmandu
2060 BS         Sabaiko lagi Swastha (Health for All) edited for Community Discussion Class published by SAGUN Tamang Language and Literature Council, Kathmandu
2061 BS         Tamang Bhasako Phadko (A Leap of Tamang Language). Kathmandu: Sengjang-Dazang Publication
2058 BS         Bhujel Jati ra Bhasa: Prarambhik Addhayan (Bhujel People and Culture: A preliminary study) published by Bhujel Sewa Samittee, Kathmandu District Committee (Linguistics Aspect only)
2055 BS         Tamang Prakaashanko Bikaas (A Development of Tamang Publication) published by Tamang Language & Literature Council. Kathmandu
2054 BS         Tamang Vyaakarana (Tamang Grammar) published by Royal Nepal Academy, KTM.
2054 BS         Tamang Sabdakos (Tamang Dictionary) published by Tamang Gomba Development Committee
2049 BS         Chharthim Vol. I & II (Non-Formal Literacy Texts in Tamang) by Action Aid, Nepal (Revised version 2061 BS) and others
II. EDITED BOOKS
2055-'56         Yhaanglaa Gyot (Tamang Primers for Grade I-V) for Curriculum Development Center (CDC), Sanothimi, Bhakatapur
2001              Budhyauli Aawaaj - 'Old Age Voice' (Participatory Research Report on old age) by Nepal Participatory Action Network (NEPAN), KTM & HelpAge International, London
III. EDITED NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
2040-2053 BS Editor and Publisher
2052-2053 BS News Editor & Broadcaster TAMANG NEWS (Radio Nepal), Singhadarbar, KTM.
2048-2050 BS Editor and Publisher KAIRAN (Monthly Magazine), Kathmandu
2047-2048 BS Editor YAMBU (Tamang Weekly), Kathmandu.
2044-2050 BS Editor SYO-MHENDO (Tamang Monthly), Kathmandu
2040-2946 BS Editor & publisher GARJAN (Weekly),Kathmandu and others
IV. PAPERS AND ARTICLES
More than two-dozen research papers and articles are presented in district, national and international seminars and published in different magazines and journals relating to ethnic culture, language, linguistics and indigenous knowledge. A few of them are as below:
2007 March    'Lingual Provisions in Interim Constitution-2007 in the Eyes of Indigenous Nationalities (in Nepali) a paper presented on 30th March 2007 organized by Bhasa Sanchar, Yela Maya Kendra, Patandhoka, Lalitpur.
2007 Feb        'Education in Mother Tongue for Conflict Management and Sustainable Development' (in Nepali) a paper presented on the eve of 6th International Mother Language Day 24th Feb 2007, jointly organized by Chulachuli UNESCO Club and NGO-FONIN in Kathmandu.
2006 Dec       'Tamang Language and Literature: Past, Present and Future' (in Nepali), a paper presented on 15 Mangshir 2063 Friday discussion Series organized by Nepal Cultural Association, Dillibazar, Kathmandu.
2006 Sep        'Standardization of Tamang Language' (in Nepali), a paper presented on 31 Bhadra in a one-day seminar organized by Tamang Dazang, Kathmandu.
2006 July        'Mother Tongue in Primary Education Curriculum a Working Model' (in Nepali), a paper presented two-day seminar on 21-22 Asar 2063 organized by District Education Office, Dhankuta.
2006 June       'Framework of Language Planning in  Democracy' (in Nepali), a paper presented in one-days seminar on 17 June 2006 organized by Nepal Federation for Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN), District Office, Dhankuta.
2005 Dec       'Present Situation of National Languages of Nepal and Language Planning' (in Nepali), a paper presented in Talk Program on 1 Dec 2005 organized by Royal Nepal Academy, Kamaladi, Nepal.
2004 July        'Hints for Development of Kirati Languages' (in Nepali), a paper presented in one-day seminar on 10 Sawan 2061 organized by Lubzu-Bhupzu Tri-monthly Magazine, Kathmandu.
2003 May      'Taamabaa Kaaiten – a popular traditional genre in Tamang', a paper presented at the 2nd International Folklore Congress, Kathmandu, May 30-31 & June 1, 2003.
2002 Nov       'Personal Naming in Sherpas of Khumbu Region of Solu-Khumbu District, Sagarmatha Zone' a paper presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Linguistic Society of Nepal 26-27, 2002.
2001 Aug '     An Outline Study in the Sacraments of Tamang- a Buddhist Community of Central Himalayas' (in Nepali), a concept paper presented in Post Graduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies Class, TU.
2001 June       'Preliminary Study of Bhujel Language' (in Nepali), a paper presented in one-day seminar on 10 Asar 2058 organized by Bhujel Samaj Sewa Samiti, Kathmandu and published in Bhujel Jati ra Bhasa - Prarambhik Adhayan, Kathmandu.
1999 June      'Bote Language' Gipan1.1 pp 100-141 (with seven other colleagues), Kirtipur: Central Department of Linguistics, TU
1998 Oct        'Environmental Perception and Forest Management among the Tamang of Southern Kavre' A paper jointly presented with Buddhi Tamang at the International Seminar on Cross-cultural Research on Forest Management, Indigenous Knowledge and Forest Policy. Katmandu: 7- 9th October and published in Indigenous Knowledge, Forest Management and forest Policy in south Asia, Man and Forest Series No. 5 [2003] pp. 265-288, New Delhi : D. K. Printworld (P) Ltd.
1998 May      'Tamang Identity: A socio-linguistic consideration' Jinlab No.4, pp. 39-45 Calcutta: All India Tamang Buddhist Association, Calcutta Branch.
1995 Dec       'Question of Script in Tamang Transcription and Workouts' (in Nepali), a paper presented in two-day seminar on 1-2 Push 2052 organized by Sikkim Tamang Buddhist Association, Sikkim, India.
1993 (2050)    'The Synopsis of Tamang Grammar', a paper presented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Linguistic Society of Nepal, Nov. 26-28, 1993
10.  LANGUAGE AND OTHERS
I. LANGUAGES KNOWN
Excellent in speaking and writing: Tamang, Nepali, English and Hindi
Functional: Bengali, Maithili, Awadhi, Bhojpuri and Urdu
Linguistics knowledge: 'Languages of Nepal' especially in Tamangic Family (TGTM)
II. COMPUTER SKILL
      Computer Literacy with Words and Excel etc
11.  AFFILIATIONS
Founder Member (2007)                           :  Indigenous Linguistics Society of Nepal, KTM
Founder Member (1997)                           :  Kathmandu Linguistics Circles, TU, KTM
Founder Chairperson (1994)                      :  Tamang Language & Literature Council, KTM
Secretary, Central Office (1990-1993)       :  Nepal Tamang Ghedung, KTM
Member of Federal Council (1990-1993)    :  Nepal Federation for Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN)
12.  TEACHING EXPERIENCES

• Head Master in Manedanda Lower Secondary School, Pinkhuri in Pinkhuri VDC of Ramechhap District since Phagun 2039 - Asoj 2044 BS (Feb 1983 - Oct 1987)
• Head Master in Kakaling Secondary School, Doramba of Doramba VDC, Ramechhap District since Kartika 2044 - Paush 2044 BS (Oct 1987- Dec 1987)
• Vice-Principle in Amrit Boarding School, Mhepi, Kathmandu since Phagun 2044 - Chaitra 2049 BS (Feb 1988- Apr 1993)

13.  PERSONAL DATA
Nationality         :        Nepali
Sex                   :        Male
Marital status     :        Married and three children (two sons and daughter)
Date of birth      :        8th January 1959

References:

Prof. Dr. Yogendra Prasad Yadava,
Head of Central Department of Linguistics,
Kritipur, Kathmandu
4-330696 (Off), Ph. 4-331210 (Res)

Dr. Ganesh Yonzan,
Chairperson, SAGUN
Kathmandu
Ph. 4-229544 (0ff) 4-488291 (Res), Mobile: 98510-46288