CIRDAP – Enabling Rural Communities

Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)

An Intergovernmental & Autonomous Organization; Established in 1979, Mandated for Promoting & Strengthening Integrated Rural Development Systems for 15 Asia-Pacific Countries; Namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, IR Iran, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand & Vietnam.

Sagarika Hitihamu

Sagarika Hitihamu

Job Title

Name of Organization

Primary Email

Senior Research Officer

Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI)

sagarikajayalath@gmail.com

Educational Qualifications:

• Reading, PhD in Economics, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Topic Factors Affecting Production and distribution Efficiencies of Dairy Farming Systems in Sri lanka.
• Masters of Rural Development, (2016) Gatton Campus, The University of Queensland, Australia.
• Masters of Animal Science, (2006) Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka.
• Bachelor in Science of Agriculture (2000) Second class honour, University of Perdeniya, Sri Lanka.
• CertificateCourseonSocialImpactAssessment(2007) SocialPolicyAnalysisandResearch Centre (SPARC), Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Area of Expertise

  • Livestock Economics
  • Dairy Farming/ Agriculture Production 
  • Poverty
  • Project Evaluation/ Policy evaluation
    Training/ working with groups

Experience:

Senior Research Officer (HARTI) -2014 to up-to-date
Head of the Division – Agriculture Policy and Project Evaluation Division (2018-2020)
Rural Development Division (2021-2023)
Research Officer – 2003 to 2014

Job Description

➢ Design and coordinate the research and training activities, review & evaluate the progress and execute other appropriate actions to ensure finality of the research projects.

➢ Develop and perform independent research/surveys and training, publish research papers and publications by analyzing current issues in the field of agrarian sector.

➢ Undertake consultancies for local and foreign agencies. 

➢ Ensure proper organization of workshops, seminars and conferences at national and international level.

➢ Provide scientific and technical guidance to the public and other organizations 2001- 2003 Project Manager – Sri Lanka Sumurdhi Authority

2001- 2003 Project Manager – Sri Lanka Sumurdhi Authority 

Job Description

➢ Preparation and implementation of small scale income generating projects to strengthen the economic standards of the low income families.

➢ Supervision of these projects and provide necessary support and guidelines. 

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Computer skills. (Word, Excel, Power point)
• Extensive research and training skills.
• Ability to work with peoples from diverse.
• Fluent in English.
• Superior time management and organizational ability.

NETWORKS AND MEMBERSHIPS

➢ Committee member of Research Officer’s Association of Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian
Research and Training Institute, Sri Lanka.
➢ Member of Gatton alumni Student Association, University of Queensland,Australia
➢ Member of Sri Lanka Agriculture EconomicAssociation.

Email:

sagarikajayalath@gmail.com

Mobile Number:

+ 94714434583 0ffice- +94112696981 ex - 214

Address

114, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka

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