Specialist-Research Impact Measurement & Inclusion (RIMI)

• Oct 2022 - Present

My role involves contributing to the development and review of intervention guides, research plans, concept notes, and other materials that adopt the MSD Approach. Develop research calendar to ensure timely completion of fieldwork, analysis, and presentation. Manage MDF's Management Information System. By aggregating projections and results, provide valuable insights for planning, reporting, and learning purposes. Contribute to key reports such as the Annual Report and case studies, and actively analyze economic sectors to identify growth opportunities and innovative solutions. Promote MDF's inclusion strategies, covering women's economic empowerment, climate change and environmental sustainability, disability inclusion, and geographic and ethnic inclusivity. Contribute to the development and learning of MDF, DFAT, and the broader global development community through knowledge sharing, evidence gathering, and participation in events. Show less

MEL Consultant

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Specialist- Monitoring Evaluation Accountability & Learning

• Nov 2020 - May 2022

Managing twofold responsibilities in this position; providing technical M&E support to the local economic development(LED) program at the country level consisting of 22 technical projects across the country, at the same time managing M&E portfolio at a regional level covering four Areas Programs. Formulation of the Theory of Change, Logical framework and M&E plans for the LED technical program, alignment with the country strategy, technical program guidelines for project-level adaptation, and semi-annual, annual monitoring and report reviews of LED projects as well as Area Programs are some of the key tasks being performed in this role. Show less

International Resource Development & Management- MEAL Officer

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2020

Developed MEAL plans for 12-15 proposals, implementing the MEAL framework for a non-sponsorship portfolio including HEA and PNS. Providing MEAL guidance to 3 Project MEAL specialist of BMZ, USAID DFAT funded projects to implement tools and processes. Developed/ Reviewed baseline and evaluation designs, tools, and reports. Facilitated the baseline and evaluation studies when essential. Facilitated PDM processes and impact evaluations for HEA and PNS projects. Desk research for new proposals when necessary. Show less

Research Officer

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2018

Provided strategic support to the national research requirements of the organization, through led and facilitate the research studies. Practiced participation in research forums and shared best practices of the organization among professional networks such as civil society, research institutes, and academia. Significantly contributed to the development of Technical Approaches through landscape analysis and formulating Theory of Change. Handled large amounts of data and information and facilitated country-level analysis to report on the country strategy. Published research papers and contributed to publications. Show less

Design Monitoring Evaluation Coordinator

• Nov 2011 - Dec 2013

Gained field-level experience and exposure to diverse contexts by been in this role in Lunugala and Chanvakacheri ADPs. ADP Design, Baseline, and Semi-annual and Annual reports were produced during the period. Implemented quality assurance mechanisms with required protocols and guidelines. Handled Programme profiles of the MIS system (Horizon) for data management.

Trainee

• Mar 2010 - Aug 2010