Project Manager
Resume:
Emmanuel Pragashkumar Arokiyanathar
***/**, ***** ****, ***’s Hill, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
epragashkumar@gmail .com
10.02.2025
Business Development and Communications Manager
Invasive Species Centre
1219 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2E5
Subject: Application for Indigenous Partnerships and Programs Coordinator Position Dear Business Development and Communications Manager, I am excited to submit my application for the Indigenous Partnerships and Programs Coordinator position at the Invasive Species Centre. With a deep commitment to environmental stewardship and a strong connection to Indigenous communities in Ontario, I am eager to contribute my experience in outreach, program coordination, and relationship building to further the Centre’s mission of protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species.
Having extensive experience engaging with Indigenous communities, I bring a cultural awareness that is critical to building lasting relationships. My background has provided me with the knowledge and skills necessary to co-develop and implement programs that align with Indigenous ways of knowing and environmental sustainability.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed projects that involve multiple stakeholders, coordinated outreach initiatives, and facilitated workshops that foster knowledge-sharing and collaboration. My proficiency in Microsoft Office, budgeting, and administrative processes ensures that programs are managed effectively and meet key performance indicators. The opportunity to work with the Invasive Species Centre aligns with my personal and professional dedication to environmental sustainability and Indigenous engagement. I am excited about the possibility of joining your dynamic team and contributing to meaningful initiatives that protect our ecosystems. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experiences align with the goals of this position. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to the important work of the Invasive Species Centre. Please find my resume attached for your review. Sincerely,
Emmanuel Pragshkumar
Resume
Emmanuel Pragashkumar Arokiyanathar, E- mail: *************@*****.***, Telephone:
+94 -773635294
Personal Profile
Development Humanitarian project/ portfolio worker with the extensive experience in Humanitarian Relief, Rehabilitation and sustainable Transformational Development field with the capacity to design, monitor and implement Technical projects, Grant projects(EU, BMZ, ADH,AUSAID, DFAT, Cosnova and KOICA), Sponsorship project( Canada, USA, Germany, Australia and Korea), Private Non Sponsorship projects, Corporate partnerships and relevant projects within the time frame to achieve organization expectation to cater most vulnerable children and community. And provide leadership to analyze, develop, implement and monitor plans with the efficient manner and guiding staff to deliver the expected results working with vulnerable rural and urban communities. Key competencies
Execution - Drives scope development and management, develop and manage project budget, schedules and time lines, employees’ strong organizational skills, incorporate time management principles and integrating ongoing risk management.
Decision Making – utilizes collected data and structures impacting on project, take timely decision based on the monitoring results, fact and needs, and analyze current situation to speed up the project according to the requirement.
Communications – covey information to the key stakeholders and partners in both written and verbal, determine and utilize appropriate channels, employ active listening and prepare deliver presentation. Team Management - motivate and inspire team members, lead by example manager and resolve conflicts and solving problems, build relationship within and outside the team and delegate the work appropriately for high impact.
Technical – understand, integrate and apply project management tools and process for high impact. Critical thinking – integrate project with functional objective, maintain project objectively and proactively have plans to reach success.
Leadership- Mentor team members, monitoring progress, take initiative and respond appropriative manner.
Experience:
Project Manager, – Scale -Up multi-sectoral Sustainable Waste Management Systems and strengthening of Livelihoods for poverty affected populations (PHINLA phase II) and Project Manager for URBANO DRR since Feb 2024, World Vision Lanka, funded by BMZ and ADH closely working with Local Authorities Project Manager, Up LIFT ( Inclusive livestock for transformation) project Nov 2022 – Jan 2024, World Vision Lanka, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka funded by WV-US District Coordinator WFP Emergency response project. Form Sep 2022- Nov 2022 World Vision Lanka, Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Matale, Sri Lanka Funded by WFP Freelance consultant, consultant team Trincomalee. Form May 2022- Aug 2022 Sri Lanka
Project Manager, BMZ Dairy development project North and East, Dec 2021- April 2022 World Vision Lanka, Jaffna, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa and Trincomalee. Sri Lanka
- Implemented dairy development project with the funding of BMZ( Federal ministry of Economic corporation and Development- Germany) and World Vision Germany Freelance consultant, consultant team Trincomalee, Sri Lanka From Nov 2020 – Nov 2021 Area Program Manager, World Vision Lanka, Vaharai AP( Funded by WV Korea), Batticaloa. Sri Lanka from Feb 2018 – Oct 2020
• Implemented Education, Child Protection, Economic development projects and achieved the outcome of the project, additional handled COSNOVA – Hand loom project (German funding)
• Executed Green harmony Project for the primary schools – MASS Holdings Project Manager – KOICA, World Vision Lanka, Vaharai, Batticaloa Sri Lanka from Feb 2018 – Dec 2019
• Implemented Natural farming Project Phase -2 funded by KOICA and WV KOREA Area Program Manager, World Vision Lanka, Muthur Area program( funded by WV Canada), Trincomalee. Sri Lanka from Jan 2014 – Feb 2018
• Design, implement and monitor the Entering project and Technical Projects(Education, Health and nutrition and Child protection project)
Area Program Manager, World Vision Lanka, Trinco South ADP/ AP( Funded by WV US), Trincomalee. Sri Lanka form Dec 2012- Feb 2018
• Design, implement and monitor Health, Education and Economic development projects/ Technical projects( Education, Health and Economic development project)
• Implemented Area Rehabilitation Program – East ( Jan 2013- Dec 2013)
• Handled All Inclusive Reconciliation and Development project ( AIRD) funded by EU
(Feb 2015- Feb2017)
• Implemented Permaculture project form Oct 2014- Sep 2016
• Implemented Flood response project at Trincomalee with the DFAT Funding (2015)
• Handled John Keels Foundation Village Adaption Project at Morawewa, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka from Jan 2014- Feb 2018
Area Development Program Manager, World Vision Lanka, Mannar ADP( Funded by WV Australia), Mannar Sri Lanka, form April 2010 – Dec 2012
• Implemented ADP program and projects
• Implemented Rehabilitation project at Musali, Mannar
• Implemented Permaculture project - AUSAID
Program Coordinator, World Vision Lanka, Vellaveli ADP, Batticaloa Sri Lanka, form Oct 2008 April2010
• Manage education, nutrition and capacity building for children and youth projects Program Coordinator, World Vision Lanka, Navithanveli ADP, Ampara, Sri Lanka form Sep 2006 – Sep 2008
• Handled Health, education and economic development sectors and supported for the initial work for the REWASH project
Program Coordinator, World Vision Lanka, Eachchilampattu ADP, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka form April 2005 – Sep 2006.
• Handel Education and health related project with Tsunami response program Project Coordinator World Vision Lanka, for Tsunami response program, at Trincomalee. Sri Lanka form Dec2004 – April 2005
Program Assistant/ Coordinator World Vision Lanka, Eravur Pattu ADP, Batticaloa. Sri Lanka form Sep 2003 – Dec 2004
• Handled education, infrastructure development and economic development project. Project Officer ZOA Refugee care Netherlands, Trincomalee. Sri Lanka form 2002 – Sep 2003
• Handle wash and shelter projects
• Income generation project
• Education project
Major responsibility carried out
Project Manager/ Area Program Manager
Leadership and People Management
- Direct and oversee grant implementation, ensuring that all strategic objectives are met through proper design, staffing, implementation and quality assurance.
- Provides critical guidance in enabling understanding, operationalizing, monitoring and managing the grant proposal and grant compliance with support from Grant team and project liaisons
- Manage project Staff according to the HR policies and procedures related to the Grant project
- Supervise, coach and mentor the project staff to ensure high quality performance towards achieving the project goals.
- Identify and address project related competency gaps of staff and partners to carry out quality work
- Manage conflicts and diversity within the team to ensure peaceful working environment to increase team productivity
- Escalate grant management issues early and openly; resolve grant management issues quickly and fully
- Provide spiritual leadership to the grants team. Attend and participate in weekly chapel services and daily devotional meetings.
- Provide leadership with the partnership developnet with Government structure, Private, coorporates, donors and other private stakeholders Assist in the preparation of grant proposals to major donors, when necessary
Networking and liaison
- Develop Networks and relationships with relevant Government Departments, International consultants and WVL APs and departments to obtain necessary services for project implementation.
- Establish project steering committee and attend regular project steering committee meetings to present project progress, any concerns and challenges related to project implementation.
- Facilitate donor and stakeholder field visits and ensure appropriate donor visibility as per visibility guidelines.
- Attend WVL Regional meeting to present and discuss project progress.
- Ensure effective and efficient Donor correspondence. Quality Assurance
- Ensure all assessments, baseline and evaluations are done following the set standards of the project in a timely manner.
- Facilitate to develop all the project plans within the given time frame.(Design, M&E Plans, Annual Plans, DIPs, Resource allocation plans etc.)
- Coach and provide guidance to project team to ensure successful execution of Project Implementation Plan (PIP) & detail Implementation Plan.
- Develop Scope of work for international consultants and National technical advisors.
- Facilitate regular discussions with International consultants, WVL technical advisors and the project team to ensure quality technical inputs for project implementation.
- Mobilize technical, human, financial resources and assist stakeholders and community partners to identify and mobilize community resources needed for project implementation.
- Ensure effective monitoring system of project output and outcome.
- Facilitate Divisional & provincial level discussions including reflection and learning Read and understand all contract documents.
- Provide support and supervision to ensure all child sponsorship related activities are completed efficiently.
- Continually monitor the implementation of the project to ensure that the project systems and staff are working to achieve the project goals and objectives and that the project is maintaining organization and donor accountability standards.
Grant compliance
- Train project staff on all standards, policies and guidelines on regular basis.
- Create and Maintain the standard documentation as per the Grant requirement.
- Support to finalize the evidence base documentation.
- Ensure an effective monitoring system of project output and outcome.
- Facilitate Divisional & provincial level discussions including reflection and learning.
- Facilitate regular discussions with Govt. technical advisors, WVL technical advisors and the project team to ensure quality technical inputs for project implementation. Financial Accountability
- Manage grant/project budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial reports to donors and SO staff.
- Manage Resources with integrity and stewardship in compliance with WVL’s and Grant financial policies and procedures.
- Grant is delivered on time and within allocated budget Financial reporting is accurate and delivered on time.
- Approve project expenditures as per specific financial policies and procedures of the Grant and WVL LOA.
- Ensure project spending is in consistent with the planned project budget, prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure low risk audits. Reporting
- Close cooperation with Regional Manager/Designate and National Office IRDM lead for implementation of the IRDM objectives as well as close collaboration within the NO IRDM Unit on donor positioning lessons learned, grant health and quality improvements.
- Facilitate to timely produce and submit monthly, mid - year and Annual reports as per grant requirement.
- Ensure that all reports are highly accurate, comprehensive, well-documented, and will ensure the credibility of the project.
- Compile professional and high quality management reports for major donors in a timely manner, meeting donor reporting requirements.
- Ensure lessons learnt are captured and documented to share with donors and relevant partners.
- Facilitate to provide Ministry reports as per requirement in a timely manner Academic and Provisional qualification
BSc (Eastern University, Sri Lanka) and obtain second upper class.
Passed proficiency test in English conducted by Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
Diploma in Computer System Design at NIBM, Sri Lanka
Diploma in Human Rights conducted by Centre for the Promotion and Protection Of Human Rights at Trincomalee, SriLanka
Short course on Social research process conducted by University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka.
Diploma in Development Studies at Lanka Bible College, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Diploma in Child Psychology, Sigma Institute, Sri Lanka
Diploma in Marketing Management, Institute, Sri Lanka
Certified in PMD Pro 1 and 2 Project Management for Development practitioner - LINGOs
Diploma in Learning for transformation - Global University for lifelong learning, California, USA Training and capacity Building
• LCP (Local Capacity for Peace) / Do No Harm Training
• Awareness program on Agriculture Activities By Agriculture Extension
• TDI (Transformational Development Indicator) training by WVL
• LEAP(Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and Planning) Training
• “Nutrition Enhanced Program” workshop conducted by World Vision Lanka
• “Enhancing Community Nutrition” workshop conducted by World Vision Lanka
• Project Design workshop conducted by World Vision Lanka
• Proposal writing workshop conducted by MDF
• SBT TOT workshop by WVL
• Value chain program by WVL
• Regional Gender workshop conducted by World Vision Lanka at Negombo
• Mentoring workshop conducted by World Vision Lanka
• Child protection and Advocacy worship by WVL
• Local capacity for Peace and CVA by WVL
• Local partnering and Disaster Management
• TOT for Gender Inclusive financial literacy training ( GIFT)
• Facilitator for PMD Pro-1
• Co-facilitator for Learning for Transformation
• Took part in MHLF at Indonesia
• Took part as panelist in side event at RHPW( Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week) Bangkok
• Panelist at OGP Asia and pacific network for side event Feb 2025 Referral will be available upon the request
Emmanuel Pragashkumar Arokiyanathar
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