1. MaheswaranBalaramana
Logistics
Aim: Looking for a career advancement international emergency response operational opportunity with
an organization that will challenge my skills and allow me to develop my knowledge & potential towards
working for adults and children in emergencies.
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Area of Expertise:
Specialized increasingly in the management of complex multi-context humanitarian logistics operations.
Extensive experiences in strategic, forward planning logistics operations for both emergencies and the
development programme context; operating within the tight financial disciplines imposed by ambitious
budgets; methodical administration to deadlines; and the application of modern leadership methods
through staff motivation and involvement in staff development and target-setting, clarity in communication,
and easy personal interactions.
Personal Summary:
A successful Logistic Administrator with extensive (9 years) logistic operation management experiences
within Save the Children, Private Sectors in country and Middle East. Having the personal drive required to
deliver a service that exceeds the expectations of colleagues and end users through a positive, well
organised and structured work ethic.
Professional Qualification:
 Diploma in Engineering Technology - Electronics and Telecommunications, Open
University, Sri Lanka
 Diploma in computer application (MS office and internetusing)
Added Qualifications:
 Successfully completed the Inter Agency Emergency Operations Programme (EOP 6)
including Emergency Foundation Course (EFC), 6 months of online sessions and
Advanced Field Training (AFT), Kenya in 2010-11.
 Successfully completed a four day Security Training, Kenya in February 2011 conducted
by SC UK.
 Successfully completed the Stay Safe Course, conducted online by IFRC, in April 2014
Save the Children Regional Logistics Workshops- Kenya (Africa 2010) and Singapore
(Asia 2011 & 2013).
 First Aid Training conducted by the St John Ambulance Association of Sri Lanka
 Driver Management Course conducted by Travel Forte in 2012
 Integrated Logistics Management System by Save the Children in SL and Soft logic Ltd, in
2010
 Child protection protocol, conducted by Save the Children in SL, in 2006
 Convention of child rights, conducted by Save the Children in SL, in 2007
 Performance Management, conducted by Save the Children in SL, in 2008.
 Advanced User Programme in Microsoft Excel conducted by The Institute of Chartered
Accountants in 2011.
 Online Certification on ‘Dealing with Difficult People’ conducted by Mind Leaders, in 2010.
Personal Skills:
 Familiarity with both the humanitarian and the commercial worlds, the culture and
regulations
 Proven leadership and human management skills and solid logistics skills with a proven
history for delivering results.
 Willingness to work in all parts of the world.
 Rapid adaptability to new problem-solving and new locations

2.  Effective communication skill.
 Easily adaptable to changing circumstances and able to work with all types of people.
 Time-efficient, systematic working methodology and tested management techniques
 Languages: Tamil, English, Sinhala and basic familiarity in Arabic, Hindi and French
 IT: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Other office applications and Windows
 Clean driving license - Sri Lanka, Kuwait and Qatar.
Work Experience:
1. Organization: Save the Children, Sri Lanka Country Office.
Position: Logistic Coordinator
Period: January 2006 to December 2014
Responsibilities:
 Development of procurement plan for approved grants as necessary in consultation with
budget holders.
 Overseeing and procurement of goods and timely distribution of goods to field offices and
project sites, ensuring the processes and procedures are in compliance with SCI and/or
donors’ purchasing/procurement policies and procedures
 Coordination of procurement processes such as bid/tender announcements, selection of
procurement methods and suppliers, evaluation of bids and tenders, negotiations of terms and
conditions with suppliers and developing contracts, debriefing the unsuccessful bidders, and
establishing/ strengthening mechanisms to receive and address complaints, claims and
variations
 Overseeing and managing of all warehouses, asset documentation, updating and maintaining
of accurate asset records, and stock reconciliation and collation of stock items
 Preparation of annual work plan, monthly and quarterly progress reports (such as procurement
tracker, asset, report, stock report, procurement plan updates, vehicle report, etc.) for the
Senior Management Team and Budget Holders.
 Ensuring logistics systems, policies and procedures are maintained and updated.
 Overall fleet management, including maintenance; monitoring and documentation; compliance
with government, SCI and/or donors’ policies and guidelines; and transportation arrangements
for personnel, goods and assets.
 Supervision and capacity building of logistic team on SCI logistics policies and procedures and
other relevant trainings.
 Assist staff in logistics procedures such as developing a procurement plan, preparing
requisitions, forming selection committee and selection of goods, providing updates on stocks
and procurement plans, payments to suppliers, and providing support for issues/complaints
relating to warranty, guarantee and repairs.
 Identification of and follow up actions on key areas in logistics for emergency preparedness
 Safety and security of staff, and ensure all Save the Children policies and principles are
upheld.
 Providing required support promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during
emergencies.
 Responsible for the development of Fleet Management component of the Logistics MIS - ILMS
(Integrated Logistics Management System) in co-ordination with a local software developer,
based on the self-developed solution in excel format.
Key Achievements:
 Bought MOS scores from 17% in 2011 up to 100% in the MOS review in 2013.
 Selection and creating framework agreements for emergency response kits.
 Undertook asset reconciliation with the SCI coding system, ensured all assets are tracked with
documentation, and submitted asset disposal plans for all offices. Resulting in the disposal of
assets, including vehicles as per SCI guidelines and ensured SCI get the maximum possible
value.
 Arranged and co-facilitated a 5 day Drivers Training in 2012 where all logistics staff
participated in most of the sessions.
 Conducted several inductions to both programme and support services staff on new SCI
logistics standards, procedures and tools.
 Conducted several capacity building training sessions to logistics staff, in groups as well as
one to one in all areas of logistics.
 Fleet replenishment with disposal of aged fleet and procurement of context appropriate
vehicles.

3. 2. Organization: Bader Al Mullah Brothers W.L.L, Kuwait
Position: Service Engineer
Period: 1999 – December 2003
Responsibilities:
 Engaged in new machine delivery and installation, prompt break down call attendance and the
pickup, repairs & replacements and delivery of Minolta & Sharp Office Equipment for Work
Shop repairs.
3. Organization: Al Mana and Partners W.L.L, Doha, Qatar.
Position: Technical Officer
Period: 1997 – July 1999
Responsibilities:
 Engaged in new machine delivery and installation, prompt break down call attendance and the
pick-up, repairs & replacements and delivery of Minolta Office Equipment for Work Shop
repairs.
4. Organization: Brown and Company Limited, Sri Lanka
Position: Technical Officer
Period: 1993 – July 1997
Responsibilities:
 Engaged in the installation, maintenance and repairs of SHARP Office Automations.
5. Organization: Ceylon Business Appliances Limited, Sri Lanka
Position: Trainee Technical Officer
Period: 1991 – June 1993
Responsibilities:
Engaged in the installation and maintenance of MITA Office Automations.
Personal Details:
Full name: Maheswaran Balaramana
Nationality: Sri Lankan
DOB: 18:07:1970
Marital status: Married
Address: No.214 / 22, Royal Pearl Gardens, Wattala, Sri Lanka.
Mobile: (+94) 77 429 4925
Phone: (+94) 11 294 8534
Fax. : (+94) 11 294 8534
E-Mail: smbramana@gmail.com
Skype: smbramana
Referees:
1. Julian Chellappah Save the Children International, Sri Lanka
Programme Director Phone: Mobile No. +94 777 327716
E-mail: julian.chellappah@savethechildren.org
2. Mr. Prasant Naik Norwegian Refugee Council, Kenya
Country Director E-mail: Prasant.naik@nrc.no
3. Mr. Marwin Olivero Bader Al Mulla Brothers W.L.L , Kuwait.
Feild Service Manager Phone: Mobile No. +965 9720 1525
E-mail: marvzoliver@yahoo.com