Prasanna Ariyarathna is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operational management within the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). With a career spanning over several years, Prasanna has held key roles in various UNICEF offices, contributing significantly to program implementation and operational excellence. He has served as an Operations Manager at both the UNICEF South Sudan office in Juba and the UNICEF Uttar Pradesh State office in Lucknow, India. Prasanna’s expertise lies in overseeing operational functions, managing program budgets, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards and procedures. He has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to excellence in operational management within the UNICEF organization. Throughout his career, Prasanna has led initiatives to standardize processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure optimal utilization of resources to achieve programmatic goals.
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