Kathirmalainathan Dilan
Development Practitioner
Warakapola,92
Summary
10 Years’ experience as a Development Practitioner, and supported the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects by collaborating with senior management, Project teams, and stakeholders. The responsibilities included overseeing project timelines, managing resources, ensuring quality standards, and mitigating risks. Played a key role ensuring that project goals were met with in scope and on schedule while maintaining clear communication between all involved parties. Additionally helped to resolve project issues, provide regular progress reports and foster a positive, productive work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer
Save the Children Sri Lanka
Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya District
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Conducted field visits to program sites to collaborate with field teams, observe program implementation, and gather firsthand insights from 231 Schools in Nuwara Eli ya district
- Managed project databases to ensure accurate and timely reporting of monitoring and evaluation data
- Led data collection, management, and analysis processes to track project progress and outcomes effectively in following components such as Commodity distribution, Literacy Boost program and Latrine and Kitchen Constructions
- Regularly conducted field visits to project sites to monitor activities, assess data quality, and provide guidance to project staff
- Analyzed MEAL data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement, and provide actionable recommendations
- Provided training and capacity building to project staff on MEAL concepts, data collection techniques, and tools
- Provided technical assistance to project teams in developing logical frameworks and results-based management approaches
- Conducted regular field visits to monitor project implementation and gather feedback from beneficiaries, engaged with stakeholders to ensure their Contributions and needs were incorporated into evaluation processes
- (nthropometric data Gathered 440 selected students in 22 schools with support of PHI in Nuwaraeliya District)
- Spearheaded the implementation of learning Labs that facilitated 5 focus group discussions and 16 individual interviews identified 5 key lessons learned and transformed them into actionable best practices for the organization
Project Officer
ADRA Sri Lanka
Monaragala, Moneragala District
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Program implemented in 2 GN Division with promote the 80 Organic Home gardens,30 Children and Parents personal hygiene awareness training program with support of government stakeholders
- Co-ordinate with relevant government departments at field level to ensure successful implementation of activities
- Coordinate with other stakeholders to implement the project effectively in GS divisions
- Organize the training Programs and meetings in field level
- Working with formed CBOs
- Purchased agricultural equipment’s and distributed to the 80 Home garden beneficiaries
- 8 Tube wells provided to the selected GN divisions through the need assessments
District Project Officer
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
Monaragala, Moneragala District
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Led and Contacted Pilot survey in Field levels with Enumerators, support to data entering, Cleaning and Create the database for MSMEs in Monaragala district
- I directly worked with farming community (Vegetable, Fruits, Dairy farmers) and the project implemented in filed level, Regularly gathered MSMEs data for project purpose through Kobo tool, updated and Maintain around 80 MSMEs Database
- Coordinated the relevant government and other stakeholders in Monaragala District for the project implementations in Field Levels
- Coordinated the program trainings for Selected MSMEs with in the district (Dairy, Fruit and Vegetable farmers)
- Contacted the need assessments for provide the assets to Selected MSMEs in Monaragala District
- Conducted regular filed visits and Monitor the project
Project Officer
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Worked in 2 GN divisions in Elapattha Divisional Secretariat in Ratnapura for Emergency Response Program
- Contacted 2 Communities kick off meeting with government, CBOs and Others
- Creation of small committee for beneficiary selection in village level
- Task identification and prioritization in selected GN Division
- Contacted Project site assessments and Reporting
Program Assistant
Local NGO
Monaragala, Moneragala District
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Support for implement the sustainable livelihood Activities in field levels
- Enterprise Development- (Developed 6 Dairy farms in 3 GN Division)
- Coordinate no of Skills Development Trainings for beneficiaries
- Provided paddy seeds for Eco- Farming- SRI Paddy Cultivation Farmers
- Eco farming Promotion of model village
- Essential Infrastructure – wells & toilets
- Data Base Management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture and Plantation Management
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Makandura 12.2021 - Current
Advanced Certificate - Monitoring and Evaluation Program
University of Jayewardenepura
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka 02.2024 - 10.2024
Diploma - Agriculture & Plantation Management Program
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Makandura 01.2021 - 01.2022
Diploma - Marketing Management Program
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka 01.2013 - 01.2014
Skills
Project Plan Implementation
Project Plan Monitoring and Control
Facilitation Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Negotiation Skills
Ability to work in a team
Ability to work under pressure
Health and Safety knowledge
Decision making
Meeting deadlines
Helpful and friendly
Ability to lead Follow instructions be led
Personal Information
- NIC Number: 851564594 V
- Age: 39
- Date of Birth: 06/04/85
- Marital Status: Married
Nonrelatedreferees
- Mr. Senthoran, MEAL Coordinator, Save the Children International, senvav@gmail.com, 0773207896
- Mr. Asitha Kumara, District Project Manager, ACTED, District Office, Monaragala, 0771767740/ 0775396611
- Mr. Rasika Fernando, Project Manager, ADRA Sri Lanka, 0775097988
- E. Thevabalan, Project Manager, Integrated Economic Development Program, 0772991380
Timeline
Advanced Certificate - Monitoring and Evaluation Program
University of Jayewardenepura
02.2024 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture and Plantation Management
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
12.2021 - Current
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer
Save the Children Sri Lanka
02.2021 - 10.2024
Diploma - Agriculture & Plantation Management Program
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
01.2021 - 01.2022
Project Officer
ADRA Sri Lanka
12.2019 - 01.2021
District Project Officer
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
10.2017 - 10.2019
Project Officer
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
07.2017 - 09.2017
Program Assistant
Local NGO
04.2014 - 12.2016
Diploma - Marketing Management Program
University of Kelaniya
01.2013 - 01.2014