Avi de Silva
Facilitator | Trainer | Strategic Planning | Change Management
- Role
- Knowledge and Learning Consultant at The World Bank Group
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Avi de Silva
Avinesh (Avi) De Silva is a senior organizational leader specializing in facilitation, training, and strategic planning, specializing in innovative approaches to monitoring, evaluation and learning (ME & L). He uses his broad spectrum of experience to help organizations and donors to create strategic frameworks, performance measures, and build ME & L capacity in their teams and partners. He also possesses a background in program design and management, coupled with technical expertise in a variety of fields, and has taken programs from design, start-up, implementation and close-out as a senior manager and team leader. Mr. De Silva is well versed in the entire project management cycle including compliance, finance, and operational elements. Specialties: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME & L), Project Design, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Knowledge Management, federal rules and regulations, Proposal Writing and coordination.
Experience
Knowledge and Learning Consultant
Apr 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Work with stakeholders across the organization to design and deliver virtual and in-person learning programs. Integrated adult learning elements to create a varied and engaging atmosphere for all types of learners. Created slide decks, trainer\'s guides, facilitation plans, and supported marketing and logistics.
Education
University of Melbourne
Master of International Politics, International Development and Foreign Aid
2007 — 2008
American University
Bachelor of International Studies, International Econic Policy and Development
2002 — 2005
Skills
- Value Chain Analysis
- Strategy
- Grants
- Data Analysis
- Humanitarian Assistance
- Capacity Building
- Qualitative Research
- Economic Development
- Project Planning
- Ngos
- Technical Assistance
- Program Evaluation
- Program Management
- Proposal Writing
- Human Rights
- Political Science
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Conflict
- International Project Management
- Analysis
- Policy
- Policy Analysis
- Rural Development
- Governance
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Africa
- Program Development
- Management
- International Relations
- Politics
- Public Policy
- Foreign Policy
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Sustainability
- Capacity Development
- Project Management
- Training
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