Agricultural extension

A Professional with 20 years hands on experience in Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning in establishing and managing of MEL systems for projects and programs in development sector within Sri Lanka and overseas. Being an excellent team player and a leader, have depicted strong track records in achieving expected deliverables on time with expected quality. Precipitous learning ability and excellent interpersonal skills drive me fast adapting for diverse working cultures. Handling MEAL functions in diverse sectors (WASH, livelihood, climate change adaptation, economic development, agriculture development, governance and in relief & rehabilitation) in both local and international context has sharpen my skills, capabilities to overcome challenges. I am serving as a evaluation mission lead to organizations of Results Oriented Monitoring (ROM) based in Brussels, and Independent Office of Evaluation FAO Roam.
"An individual who is passionate to cater development needs”.

I am actively engaged in a number of international cooperation project in the agri-food area. We cover agriculture, food, rural development, decent work, fisheries and aquaculture at our centre of expertise.

I began my professional journey in Sri Lanka’s flourishing floriculture industry, focusing on European and Far Eastern markets. Over five years, I led research and development initiatives, pioneering non-conventional breeding methods that significantly advanced the sector. This foundation facilitated my transition into project and program management, where I have had the privilege of collaborating with governmental bodies and international funding organizations. A highlight of my career was playing a key role in the success of the National Agriculture Development Program (2003-2014), contributing to strategic planning, coordination, and execution, while bringing over two decades of diverse experience within Sri Lanka’s agricultural development sector. My professional journey has been shaped by multidisciplinary training, equipping me with expertise in project and program management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning in MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning), sustainable rural development, climate-smart agriculture, food and nutrition security, Agric value chain & SME developments,Results-Based Management (RBM), gender mainstreaming, and knowledge management, among other areas of competence. Since October 2015, I have had the privilege of coordinating multifaceted projects and programs for the EU Delegation in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, with a focus on integrated rural development. These initiatives span critical sectors such as agriculture ( agri- green), food and nutrition, local governance, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), SCP (Sustainable Consumption and Production), and Nature based tourism, all aimed at fostering positive, sustainable development. As I continue my professional path, I remain committed to leveraging my diverse expertise to drive impactful transformations across Sri Lanka’s evolving sectors, contributing meaningfully to sustainable development goals.

Attaché de Coopération, Chargé de programmes, Section infrastructures et développement durable

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