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.