Jeyald Rasaratnam

Experience

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  UNDP

  Jun 1999 - Dec 1999

  Field Officer - Jaffna Rehabilitation & Resettlement Programme
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  UNICEF

  Jan 2004 - May 2004

  Research Assistant - Mine Risk Education Programme
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  FORUT

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2005

  Business Development Coordinator - Micro Credit and Enterprenuership
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  UNDP

  Sept 2005 - May 2007

  District Support Officer (G6) - Civil Society Capacity Building Project
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  FORUT

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2008

  Project Coordinator

  Oversee implementation and monitoring of Livelihood projects in the northern districts of Sri Lanka.

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  Post Office Ltd

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2012

  Counter Assistant
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  Solidar Suisse

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2014

  Project Coordinator

  Led, oversee and coordinated the overall implementation the following three GRANTS projects with minimum supervision of Country Director;•Community Managed Enterprise and Cooperative Development, Donor: USAID, Budget: U.S $110,690•Improving Food Security and the Nutritional Status of Returned Populations in Northern Sri Lanka. ; Donor: ECHO – Budget: EURO 500,000•Livelihood Assistance for Mullaitivu Populationn, Donor: SwS & SDC – Budget: CHF 1,069,103

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  World Vision

  Jul 2014 - Feb 2021

  Led the emerging practice of generating revenue through the enterprise to contribute to the child well-being of the organization’s goal. Developed areas of new business including exploring setting up a social enterprise, joint ventures, impact investing, private sector engagement, and other shared value partnerships. Provided technical leadership for Livelihoods and Enterprise technical programs for promoting equality, inclusiveness, and sustainable economic growth of parents and caregivers. In addition, support ends extreme poverty and allows at-risk children to reach their full potential. Provided leadership to the Civil Society Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Facilities project (Disability inclusive) on all matters pertaining to the implementation, management, and administration of all aspects of the project. The object of the project is to ensure access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene giving children and their families a chance to flourish.

  • Strategic Business Development Lead

    May 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Technical Adviser - Economic and Agriculture Development

    Jun 2018 - Sept 2020

  • Operations Manager

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
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  International Labour Organization

  Mar 2021 - now

  The Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) program of the International Labour Organization (ILO) is a business management training program with a worldwide outreach. (Licenses No: LKA/ 24/296)Key Roles: -Organize and conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes.-Follow-up measures and quality control of the SIYB programme.-Marketing the SIYB programme and selecting new partner organizations.-Lead M&E efforts and conduct SIYB impact assessments and evaluations.-Maintaining the quality of SIYB materials through updates of the international versions.-Development and maintenance of tools for tracking and assessing SIYB activities Show less

  • SIYB Master Trainer

    May 2016 - now

  • National Project Coordinator (NOA)

    Mar 2021 - Sept 2021
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  A.N.J. Consultants (PVT) Ltd

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2023

  Business Consultant

  Provided business solutions and technical support on social enterprise, entrepreneurship, value chains & and markets, private sector engagement, business management & and coaching, and livelihood approaches.

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  Monaghan Integrated Development CLG

  Sept 2023 - now

  As a key focal point for the PoliRuralPlus project, a pioneering research and innovation initiative, I successfully coordinated project management, partner management, stakeholder engagement, budget control, and reporting. I am playing a pivotal role in developing and implementing a pilot project for Co. Monaghan, ensuring its alignment with project objectives and effective financial management within EU grant agreement guidelines. The research theme of the project is "Unlocking the Potential of the Green Economy: Exploring Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Environmental Products and Services in County Monaghan" especially focus on circular economy. Show less

  • Project Officer - PoliRural Plus project (EU)

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Community Enterprise Development Officer (SICAP)

    Sept 2023 - now
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  Capacity building for cities and regions | PROSPECT+

  Apr 2024 - Oct 2024

  Mentee

  I participated as a mentee in the EU Horizon 2020 PROSPECT+ project, a program dedicated to empowering local authorities to implement sustainable energy plans. Through this experience, I gained in-depth knowledge in:*Community-Driven Energy Models: Insights from Community Power’s social enterprise model and Tipperary Energy Agency’s reinvestment strategies to drive impactful, community-led energy projects.*Project Financing: Understanding blended financing models, such as those used by Community Power, which effectively combine bank loans, grants, and reinvestment to scale energy initiatives.*Energy Master Planning: Applying knowledge to support Co. Monaghan’s Energy Master Plan with a focus on stakeholder engagement, community education, and capacity building.*A study visit to Tipperary Energy Agency also provided practical exposure to community-centered energy models and sustainable financing approaches. This program expanded my professional network and equipped me to drive community-focused, sustainable energy initiatives in Co. Monaghan, Ireland. Show less