Nimali Samarasinha
Programme Manager - Governance for True Zero at European Climate Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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European Climate Foundation
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Netherlands
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Programme Manager - Governance for True Zero
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Jul 2022 - Present
Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
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European Food Information Council (EUFIC)
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Belgium
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Strategic Development
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Oct 2021 - Jul 2022
Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
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Head of Communications
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Dec 2018 - Jul 2022
Brussels Area, Belgium Strategy and team management at a European non-profit that engages citizens on food and health science to inspire and empower healthier and more sustainable lifestyles.
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Freelance
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Apr 2018 - Nov 2018
Brussels Area, Belgium Communications advisory and workshops at NGOs and universities while taking some extended parenting time
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European Climate Foundation
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Netherlands
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Communications Network Director Europe
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Mar 2016 - Mar 2018
Brussels Area, Belgium Directed the European arm of a global network of communications experts who work to create political space for ambitious climate action.
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Media Manager
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Aug 2014 - Feb 2016
Brussels Area, Belgium Ensured the work of ECF programmes, grantees and wider networks of partners is effectively communicated to target audiences.
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Media Officer
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Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
Brussels Area, Belgium Serviced a large network of journalists in the climate and energy space.
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Marketing Manager
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Nov 2010 - Apr 2012
London, United Kingdom Brand manager and in charge of integrated marketing and PR campaigns. Corporate social responsibility ambassador.
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Consumer Marketing Executive
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Jul 2008 - Oct 2010
London, United Kingdom Responsible for all direct consumer marketing activities, editor of the quarterly consumer-facing newsletter.
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Wildlife Alliance
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Apr 2010 - May 2010
Cambodia Supported the development of community-based Ecotourism in the Cardamom Mountains to provide a village community with an alternative source of income to illegal logging and poaching.
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Marketing and PR Assistant - Tsunami-response Communications Campaign
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Jun 2005 - Dec 2005
Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany Supported the Maldives government PR campaign across Europe to restore trust in the destination in the aftermath of the 2004 Tsunami.
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Education
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University of West London
MA (Dist), Business & Management, Thesis: Crisis communication -
University of Brighton
BA (Hons), Tourism Management, Thesis: Sustainable destination management