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Nimesh Rajapaksha

@nimeshrajapaksha

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I support climate adaptation, conservation, and sustainable agriculture projects in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute to agriculture economics, climate adaptation, sustainable development, green value chains, and forest management projects while building practical project-management and technology skills.

I support the Green Climate Fund Knuckles Project in Sri Lanka, coordinating operations, field-office communication, project data, and environmental documentation across Laggala and Theldeniya.

My work includes on-site administrative and logistical support for climate adaptation, wildlife conservation, and community-based sustainable development. I monitor field activities using GPS tracking, drone surveys, and RTK technology to support hydrological modelling and landslide documentation.

I'm completing a Bachelor of Agriculture specializing in Agriculture Economics and Systems, with dissertation research on household climate-change adaptation in the Knuckles catchment. I also bring survey enumeration experience, agricultural post-harvest training, tractor operation certification, and developing IT skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Supportive Executive Officer

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Green Climate Fund (GCF) Knuckles Project

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Coordinate and manage day-to-day operations, administrative workflows, and communication lines between the Head Office and regional zonal offices. Provide on-site administrative and logistical support for climate change adaptation and conservation projects, including field monitoring with GPS and drone surveys.

Project Management Administrative Support GPS Drone Surveying Stakeholder Engagement Capacity Building

Survey Enumerator

Smallholder Agribusiness Partnerships Program

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Conducted surveys for the Smallholder Agribusiness Partnerships Program, collecting data from smallholder farmers.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Moratuwa

Bachelor of Information Technology, Information Technology

2025 -

Pursuing an external Bachelor of Information Technology degree, with the first year completed.

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Agriculture, Agriculture Economics & Systems

2019 - 2025

Activities and societies: President of the Student Union Council Food Committee of Agriculture Faculty (2021-2022); Member of University Elle, Cricket, Badminton, and Faculty Cricket teams.

Pursued a Bachelor of Agriculture with a major in Agriculture Economics & Systems, completing an undergraduate dissertation on climate change adaptation in the Knuckles Catchment Area.