Project Specialist
CurrentAs the UNDP focal point for Sri Lanka's Eastern province, I led the Governance and Local Economic Development programs at the regional level. Serving as the coordination focal point for UNDP initiatives at the district level, I represented the program in various forums and mechanisms requiring agency focal points, while also cultivating partnerships with government and external stakeholders in alignment with UNDP management guidelines. Responsibilities included overseeing the regional-level implementation of UNDP programs, ensuring the achievement of program outcomes through effective project portfolio management in line with provided strategies and work plans from the Programme Implementation Unit. I held organizational responsibility for monitoring field office activities, coordinating shared resources and services, and aligning operational procedures and systems in accordance with UNDP management directives. Additionally, I directly supervised district-based Field Project Specialists in the region and monitored the performance of UNDP staff to achieve program objectives outlined in the log frame.