Sisira S. Withanachchi
Project Manager @Bgz Berliner Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit Mbh
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager @Bgz Berliner Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit Mbh
Berlin, DE
BGZ is a joint private and public-sector institution based in Berlin, set up to implement projects of international cooperation. Our associates are the State of Berlin and the Berlin Chamber of Small Business and Skilled Crafts. Meanwhile, we are proud to lay claim to about 100 projects, a success which would not have been possible without our partners. Our special skills complement each other perfectly, and our teamwork continues to be highly successful.
EDUCATION
University of Kassel
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Oxford
Postgraduate Certificate
University of Kassel
Master's degree
Gesellschaft für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (GNE)
Internationales Projektmanagement
Ananda College, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Advanced Level
University of Colombo
BA (Special)
United Nations at Geneva
United Nations Information Service’s Graduate Study Programme (GSP)
ABOUT SISIRA S. WITHANACHCHI
I am a PMP®-certified Project Manager with a strong foundation in international relations, sustainable development, and climate governance. At BGZ Berliner Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit mbH (Berlin International Cooperation Agency), I design and manage international cooperation projects that promote inclusive growth and environmental sustainability. My role involves cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder coordination, and translating complex development goals into actionable strategies. My academic focus on climate and environmental governance is both theoretically grounded and practice-oriented, enriched by extensive international field experience and active collaboration with civil society actors and governance bodies. This integrated approach enables me to bridge the gap between policy and practice in the design and implementation of impactful development initiatives. Additionally, my engagement with academic publications reflects a strong commitment to knowledge sharing and contributing to evidence-based development discourse. Previously, as a facilitator with UNLEASH, I supported innovation processes for SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), fostering collaboration and community-led solutions for climate resilience and economic inclusion. Known for my analytical and report writing skills, I bring a hands-on, partnership-driven approach to development, moving from facilitating dialogue to delivering measurable, inclusive results on the ground
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