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Thurkadevi Krishnasamy

U1/51, Purinuan Road, Reservoir,Australia

Summary

I am an accomplished humanitarian worker with extensive experience serving Sri Lankan communities through various community and social service projects and programs. I possess strong skills in project design, delivery, and the comprehensive monitoring and evaluation process. My expertise includes conducting ongoing assessments and impactful evaluations to ensure the success and sustainability of initiatives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

Palladium (New Colombo Plan, Funded by DFAT, Australia)
10.2024 - 06.2025

Deliver the required NCP MEL functional services effectively and efficiently;
• Ensure that the schedule of MEL requirements as outlined in the MEL Plan (2024-25) is completed on time and to standard;
• Implement a range of data collections as outlined in the MEL Plan, which may include surveys, interviews, and focus groups;
• Analyse, report and present on data through multiple and appropriate data collection approaches;
• Provide MEL content for required ad hoc and monthly, and quarterly, reports.
• Track the collection of data as it relates to required reporting of progress against planned outputs and outcomes;

Information, Monitoring and Learning Manager

USAID CATALYZE - PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT, PALLADIUM
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Led the achievement of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) and Collaborative Learning and Adoption (CLA) strategic goals.
  • Designed and conducted surveys, ensured data clearance and validation, and performed data analysis using Excel, Palladium MIS, and USAID Development Information systems.

Senior Program Officer

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL (MSI) - USAID IDEA PROGRAM
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive client assessments to determine necessary services in physical/mental health, community access, accommodation, employment, and family support.
  • Developed, implemented, monitored, and reviewed detailed case management plans to drive client settlement outcomes.
  • Promoted client engagement in the Orientation Program through information dissemination, knowledge reinforcement, and application evaluation.
  • Identified and managed client-related risks, ensuring timely incident reporting and resolution.
  • Documented and reported all services within five business days of delivery, maintaining meticulous records.
  • Provided support, supervision, and situational debriefing to Client Support Workers, Community Guides, and volunteers.
  • Coordinated service delivery with key stakeholders to ensure comprehensive family support.

MEL Consultant

USAID CATALYZE - PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT, PALLADIUM
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Redesigned the project's monitoring and evaluation framework.

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist

DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES INC, USAID SDGAP PROGRAM
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Designed and maintained a MEL system for SDGAP activities in alignment with USAID Evaluation Policy and the CLA approach.

Specialist Facilitator and Practitioner

OPEN EDGE, TRANSFORMING CONFLICT
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Facilitated training programs in the UK and Sri Lanka.

Project Manager

YOUTH CREATE II - CHRYSALIS GTE, CARE INTERNATIONAL, SRI LANKA
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Oversaw staff and project partners to ensure successful implementation of objectives.
  • Represented Chrysalis in stakeholder meetings and coordinated program activities.
  • Compiled success stories and lessons learned for donor reports.
  • Designed and executed the MEL plan to measure results against indicators.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer & Program Development Officer

SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL (MSI), USAID SPICE PROGRAM
01.2013 - 12.2017
  • Successfully managed a diverse portfolio of 12 SPICE grants across national and regional levels.
  • Spearheaded the development of PMP indicators and expertly maintained RMF for grants.
  • Delivered technical assistance and comprehensive training on grants management and reporting techniques.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer & Program Development Officer

DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES INC, USAID/OTI RISEN PROGRAM
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive evaluation process for 270 grants.
  • Compiled impact success stories for USAID publications.
  • Conducted daily monitoring of grants, integrating feedback to refine program design.

Programme Coordinator for working with families of missing persons and women survivors or Peace and Justice Programme

ASB - ARBEITER-SAMARITER-BUND, GERMAN ORGANIZATION
01.2006 - 12.2012
  • Spearheaded peacebuilding and governance initiatives, enhancing social cohesion.
  • Directed community rights-based referral services, providing technical and practical support to marginalized groups.
  • Excelled in communication, effectively addressing the needs of diverse populations.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of client situations, delivering tailored support and information.
  • Leveraged advanced IT and computer skills for efficient documentation, project management, and communication.

Education

Masters - Peace, Resilience and Social Justice

University of Bradford, Faculty of Social Sciences
01.2020

Skills

  • MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS)
  • EDITING SOFTWARE (SONY VEGA, WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER)
  • POWERBI, FULCRUM, EGNYTE, GRUMP ONLINE PLATFORM, LOTUS NOTES, ACCESS DATABASE

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH
SINHALA
TAMIL

Timeline

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

Palladium (New Colombo Plan, Funded by DFAT, Australia)
10.2024 - 06.2025

Information, Monitoring and Learning Manager

USAID CATALYZE - PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT, PALLADIUM
02.2023 - 05.2024

MEL Consultant

USAID CATALYZE - PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT, PALLADIUM
02.2023 - 04.2023

Senior Program Officer

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL (MSI) - USAID IDEA PROGRAM
01.2020 - 12.2023

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist

DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES INC, USAID SDGAP PROGRAM
01.2020 - 12.2020

Specialist Facilitator and Practitioner

OPEN EDGE, TRANSFORMING CONFLICT
09.2018 - 11.2019

Project Manager

YOUTH CREATE II - CHRYSALIS GTE, CARE INTERNATIONAL, SRI LANKA
01.2017 - 12.2018

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer & Program Development Officer

SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL (MSI), USAID SPICE PROGRAM
01.2013 - 12.2017

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer & Program Development Officer

DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES INC, USAID/OTI RISEN PROGRAM
01.2012 - 12.2013

Programme Coordinator for working with families of missing persons and women survivors or Peace and Justice Programme

ASB - ARBEITER-SAMARITER-BUND, GERMAN ORGANIZATION
01.2006 - 12.2012

Masters - Peace, Resilience and Social Justice

University of Bradford, Faculty of Social Sciences

UNTITLED

  • Working with Children check, completed.
  • Hold a Victoria Drivers Licence.
  • Hold a valid (one year) National Police check done in Sri Lanka, submitted as part of visa clearance to Australia, and completed a National Crime Check (NCC), in July 2025.
  • Right to work in Australia - 482 secondary (dependant) temporary skills shortage visa valid till 9th April 2028.
Thurkadevi Krishnasamy