Kundhavi Balachandran

Freelance consultant , International non-profit

London, United Kingdom

Development, youth education and communication expert with ten years experience, seeks challenging role and willing to relocate.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

I have ten years of experience in social development, youth education and communication in Bangladesh, Japan, Maldives, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania and the United Kingdom. I have managed the programme in an indigenous trust in a post-war country, collaborating with a range of grass-roots partners, spearheading the whole process of grant management and working closely with the board of trustees. I serve as a trainer on the international leadership team of a global organization. I have worked on a number of short-term research assignments involving organizational assessments, strategic planning, micro financing, women’s participation, capacity building and community participation in development for international agencies. My inter-disciplinary background is my Unique Selling Proposition in my ability to conceptualise and address issues in multi-dimensional ways. I am looking for work in the programme or research section of a development agency.

Education:

MSc Social Development Practice, University College London, UK 2:1
Associate (ACIM)Charted Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK
BSc (Hons.) Computer Science, University Of Colombo, Sri Lanka 2:1

Available for:

  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Sinhala, Tamil

Nationality:

Sri Lanka

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